Comparison

GtrLib Chords vs U

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

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About

GtrLib Chords

This app is a comprehensive guitar chord library for players of all skill levels. It offers thousands of chords with multiple voicings, fingerings, and audio demonstrations. Easily search, customize, and export chords for practice, learning, or music production.

Highlights
  • Extensive chord library
  • Multiple voicings and inversions
  • Audio demonstrations
  • Suggested fingerings
  • Quick search functionality
  • Export as PNG or MIDI
  • Left-handed mode
Features
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GtrLib Chords – The Ultimate Guitar Chord Library Unlock the full potential of your guitar playing with GtrLib Chords, the most comprehensive and easy-to-use chord reference for guitarists of all levels. Whether you're just starting out and need a reliable guide to essential chords or you're an advanced player looking to explore complex voicings and inversions, this app provides everything you need to learn, practice, and master guitar chords with confidence and precision. With an extensive library of thousands of chords, including multiple voicings, suggested finger positions, and audio demonstrations, this app provides everything you need to expand your chord vocabulary and improve your playing. Key Features: Comprehensive Chord Library • Explore a vast collection of chords in every key, including major, minor, diminished, augmented, suspended, extended, and more. • View all possible chord variations, inversions, and positions across the fretboard. • Learn chord placements from the open position to the highest frets. Learn & Play with Confidence • Suggested fingerings to improve technique and efficiency. • Audio playback to hear how every chord sounds before playing. • Fretboard visualization for better understanding of chord structures. Quick Search & Instant Access • Built-in search to find any chord instantly. • Spotlight search integration to locate chords directly from your device. Customize Your Experience • Left-handed mode for left-handed guitarists. • Key switching to transpose chords effortlessly. • Dark mode support for a visually comfortable experience. Export, Share & Save • Export chords as PNG or MIDI files for easy reference or music production. • Use exported MIDI files in DAWs like GarageBand, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and FL Studio. • Print or share chords with students, bandmates, or collaborators. Designed for Everyone • VoiceOver accessibility for visually impaired users. • User-friendly interface for smooth navigation and ease of use. Who Is GtrLib Chords For? • Beginners – Learn fundamental chords with clear diagrams and audio playback. • Intermediate & advanced guitarists – Explore complex voicings, inversions, and extended chords. • Songwriters & composers – Quickly find the perfect chord for any song. • Guitar teachers & students – Use it as a reliable teaching and learning tool. • Producers & musicians – Integrate MIDI chord files into music production. Why Choose GtrLib Chords? Unlike generic chord books or basic online chord finders, GtrLib Chords provides: • A massive, well-organized chord library with multiple variations. • Fingering recommendations to improve accuracy. • Audio demonstrations to help you recognize chords by ear. • Offline access for anytime, anywhere learning. • High-quality exports for musicians, songwriters, and educators. Download GtrLib Chords Today! Discover a powerful, easy-to-use tool designed for guitarists of all levels. Whether you're practicing, performing, or composing, GtrLib Chords will help you unlock the full potential of your guitar playing. Get started now and take your guitar skills to the next level!

About

U

Access a vast library of guitar, ukulele, and piano chords and sheet music for over 140,000 songs. Features include capo and auto-scroll functions, YouTube video integration, and offline playback with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Extensive song library
  • Chord and sheet music display
  • Capo and auto-scroll functions
  • YouTube video integration
  • Offline playback
  • Chord editing and creation
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140000曲以上のギター、ウクレレ、ピアノコード、楽譜が見放題!ベース、パワーコードにも対応! 新曲も即掲載!懐かしの曲、邦楽、洋楽、アニソン、ボカロまで弾きたい曲が見つかります。 初心者にやさしい押さえ方TAB譜付きでギターを買ったその日から弾けちゃいます。 『カポ機能』 キーの変更自由自在! 『自動スクロール機能』 楽器を弾きながらでも自動でスクロールします! 『動画プラス』 YouTubeの公式ミュージックビデオとコード譜がリアルタイムで連動して表示されます! 『お気に入り機能』 お気に入りの曲、アーティストに簡単にアクセスできます! 『閲覧履歴機能』 過去に自分が見た曲にすぐにアクセスできます! アプリ限定『U-リク』開始! リクエストが最短即日U-FRETに掲載されます! ■『U-FRETプレミアム』でもっと便利に! ・広告なし:広告なしでサクサク表示 ・コード譜の編集機能 ・オリジナルコード譜作成機能 ・オフライン閲覧:お気に入りの曲を保存しておけば、ネットに繋がっていなくても利用可能 ・お気に入りのフォルダ分け&並べ替え:マイページをカスタマイズ ・カポ位置、自動スクロール速度の保存 ・複数端末での同期:「お気に入り」「閲覧履歴」「カポ位置」「自動スクロール速度」を同一アカウントなら同期できます。 ・メトロノーム機能 【お支払い方法】 ・U-FRETプレミアムは月額650円(税込)です。 ・Apple IDアカウントに課金されます。 ・申込日から起算して一ヶ月ごとに自動更新されます。 【確認と解約】 設定—>ユーザー名—>サブスクリプションから解約できます。 【自動継続課金について】 期間終了日の24時間以上前に自動更新の解除をされない場合、契約期間が自動更新されます。自動更新の課金は、契約期間の終了後24時間以内に行われます。 【ご注意】 ・課金された方は上記以外の方法での解約はできません。 ・当月分のキャンセルについては受け付けておりません。 ・機種変更等で端末を変更した場合は購入時と同じAppleIDで復元してください。 利用規約 https://www.ufret.jp/app/terms.html プライバシーポリシー https://www.ufret.jp/app/privacypolicy.html JASRAC許諾 9022157001Y38026 9022157002Y31015 9022157008Y58101 9022157009Y58350 9022157010Y58101 9022157011Y58350 NexTone許諾 ID000000448 ID000005942

Screenshots

GtrLib Chords4 screens
U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GtrLib Chords at 77% against U's 18%. GtrLib Chords also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). U's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, monetization model 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. U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GtrLib Chords asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GtrLib Chords holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GtrLib Chords has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of GtrLib Chords's written reviews are positive against 18% of U's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GtrLib Chords ships an update fortnightly, U every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GtrLib Chords versus U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGtrLib ChordsU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBijoy ThangarajGLNET Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

GtrLib Chords

All ratings1,318 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative15.9%

U

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

In-app purchases

None

GtrLib Chords

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

U

Subscriptions3
  • U-FRETプレミアム 月額プラン$4.991 Month
  • U-FRETプレミアム$5.991 Month
  • U-FRETプレミアム 年額プラン$49.991 Year

Questions

Is GtrLib Chords free?
GtrLib Chords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is U free?
U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GtrLib Chords or U?
GtrLib Chords is rated higher. GtrLib Chords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while U averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do GtrLib Chords or U have ads?
GtrLib Chords shows ads; U does not.
Which is updated more often, GtrLib Chords or U?
GtrLib Chords ships an update fortnightly, and U every 2 months. Most recently, GtrLib Chords was updated on November 2, 2026 and U on November 3, 2026.

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