Comparison

Chord Progression Generator vs Jam Dice

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chord Progression Generator

Generate chord progressions for any genre with this music production tool. Easily create melodies and basslines, then export them as MIDI files for your DAW. Ideal for producers and musicians looking to spark song ideas.

Highlights
  • Chord progression generation
  • Melody and bassline creation
  • MIDI file export
  • Adjustable BPM, instrument, and scale
  • Rhythm, piano roll, and loop modes
  • Supports various music genres
Features
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Highly helpful chord progression generator for all musicians. Simple chord progression generator for you to help find and play chords, melodies and music of any kind and later incorporate them into your music projects! PERFECT FOR EDM BEDROOM PRODUCERS Create the chords for your next electronic masterpiece. Then export it as a midi file and drag it into your favorite DAW. Works for all electronic Genres (including EDM, Future House, Future Bass, Hardstyle, Trap,...) When exporting, you get three midi files: one with the chords only, one with the bassline only and one with both together. Perfect to immediately start with the arrangement and sound design. CHORD PROGRESSIONS FOR ALL GENRES The ideas and features in Chord Progression Generator are based on music theory, so your music theory knowledge will be much better, but also you can create chords with little music theory knowledge! From piano chord progressions to guitar chord progressions with basslines, composing music for any genre without music theory is very easy! VERY EASY TO USE After opening the app you need to make only one tap to compose your first chord progression. Go to the settings menu and adjusts bpm, instrument, and tempo or activate rhythm, piano roll, harmonic basslines, auto-playing, loop mode and so on. Any chord progression you generate can be saved or downloaded as a midi file. Easily transfer them to your DAW and create something amazing. The great thing is that you can choose the scale in which the progression will play so you can adjust it per your needs. Chord Progression Generator features: - Adjust bpm, and instrument - Activate rhythm, piano roll, auto-playing, loop mode - Bassline creation - Choose the scale of chord progressions - Like chord progressions - Download as a midi file - Great for all music genres - Seventh chords - Midi over Wi-Fi - Very helpful tool for music producers or music enthusiasts Save time and create something amazing with this powerful chord progression generator. Download now for free & have a helpful tool in your creative process! ______________________________________ UNLIMITED ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchase within Chord Progression Generator. - Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Alternatively, a one-time payment plan is available (this is not a subscription). - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless canceled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription​fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an ​active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. - Terms of use: https://www.midibrain.com/terms-of-use - Privacy policy: https://www.midibrain.com/privacy-policy

About

Jam Dice

This free music app generates random chord progressions in any key for musicians and songwriters. It's designed for initiating jam sessions, overcoming creative blocks, and practicing chord chart reading.

Highlights
  • Generate chord progressions
  • Select any of 12 keys
  • Choose 2, 4, or 8 measures
  • Initiate jam sessions
  • Aid songwriting
  • Practice chord charts
Features
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This fun, free, and user-friendly app initiates jam sessions and helps out songwriters. Jam Dice was designed by a professional studio producer and music teacher and is designed to be used to real musicians. The way it works: 1. Select any of the 12 keys 2. Pick either 2, 4, or 8 measures of music. 3. “Roll the Dice”, and get a chord progression in the key you’ve selected 4. Play Music! Here are our 3 favourite ways to use Jam Dice: 1. With a friend or a group of people, use this chord progression to initiate a jam. Not everyone knows Free Bird? That’s ok, Jam Dice will pick out a simple progression for you 2. Stuck writing a song? Not sure how to finish off the bridge in your new piece? Well, let jam dice help you. Pick the key your song is in, roll the dice, and maybe this app will suggest just what your song needs. You’ll never know until you try! 3. Learning a new instrument? Jam dice is a great way to see how quickly you can read chord charts. Sit down at your instrument, roll the dice, and see if you know the chords.

Screenshots

Chord Progression Generator4 screens
Jam Dice3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jam Dice at none against Chord Progression Generator's 4. Jam Dice also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Chord Progression Generator's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chord Progression Generator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Jam Dice asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jam Dice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chord Progression Generator has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Chord Progression Generator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jam Dice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chord Progression Generator ships an update every 2 months, Jam Dice every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Chord Progression Generator versus Jam Dice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChord Progression GeneratorJam Dice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael KrautsiederKyle Smyth

Customer experience

Chord Progression Generator

All ratings1,705 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative10.9%

Jam Dice

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Chord Progression Generator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes frequently
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Login screen freezes
  • Sound issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add 7th chords
  • More scales and modes
  • Ability to edit chord progressions
  • Midi out directly from the app
  • Preconfigured highly used progressions
Show 5 more
  • Link to Ableton
  • Ability to choose mood, feeling or style
  • Music theory as part of features
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Jam Dice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Chord Progression Generator

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$18.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium - Lifetime$16.99
  • Premium - Lifetime$28.99
None

Jam Dice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chord Progression Generator free?
Chord Progression Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jam Dice free?
Jam Dice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chord Progression Generator or Jam Dice?
Jam Dice is rated higher. Chord Progression Generator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Jam Dice averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Chord Progression Generator or Jam Dice have ads?
Neither Chord Progression Generator nor Jam Dice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chord Progression Generator or Jam Dice?
Chord Progression Generator ships an update every 2 months, and Jam Dice every 6 days. Most recently, Chord Progression Generator was updated on October 26, 2026 and Jam Dice on October 25, 2026.

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