What Chord? vs ChordDetectorInator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
What Chord?
Identify chord names by their shape on a guitar fretboard. Quickly name chords you're playing or discover new ones by adjusting finger positions. Ideal for musicians who need to name chords for sharing or understanding song structures.
- Identify chord names by shape
- Discover new chord variations
- Name chords for sharing
- Understand chord progressions
- Simple and intuitive interface
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Playing cool chord but have no idea what its name is? You'd like to share your song but not sure how to correctly name the chords you are using? You just have slided one of you fingers up a fret while playing familiar chord and wonder what the chord has now become? It is really simple with WhatChord app! Give it a try!
ChordDetectorInator
Instantly identify musical chords in real-time from any instrument. This app requires no setup and is perfect for musicians of all levels learning songs, transcribing, or needing quick chord references during performances. Enjoy privacy with local audio processing.
- Real-time chord detection
- Works with any instrument
- No setup or musical knowledge needed
- Instant chord display
- Local audio processing for privacy
- Free trial with optional unlimited access
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ChordDetectorInator provides real-time chord detection for any musical situation. Whether you're practicing solo on guitar or piano, jamming with a full band, or analyzing songs, simply tap "Start Listening" and watch chords appear instantly on screen. The clean, distraction-free interface works with any acoustic or amplified instrument and requires no setup or musical knowledge. Perfect for musicians learning songs, transcribing music, or needing quick chord reference during live performances. Try free for 60 seconds per session, then unlock unlimited listening for just $2.99. Your audio stays private - everything is processed locally on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: What Chord? at 4.8 against ChordDetectorInator's 3.7. What Chord? also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (169 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ChordDetectorInator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. What Chord? asks for nothing beyond the download.
What Chord? holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: What Chord? has 169 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
What Chord? ships an update every 4 months, ChordDetectorInator every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | What Chord? | ChordDetectorInator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (169 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 169 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavlo Ignatov | Robert J Sarvis Jr |
In-app purchases
What Chord?
No in-app purchases
ChordDetectorInator
- Unlock Time Limit$2.99
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