Comparison

ChordChanges vs FretBuzz Progressions

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

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ChordChanges

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How many chord changes can you do in 60 seconds? ​Just try and then come back tomorrow and try again. ​It’s that simple. Check out ChordChanges for free for 7 days and see how you will improve your guitar skills.

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FretBuzz Progressions

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FretBuzz Progressions is an application for learning and practicing common jazz chord progressions on guitar. It shows chord diagrams for ii V I, I vi ii V and Blues progressions. Blues progressions cover basic blues with two fives and turnarounds and advances to Charle Parker's Blues for Alice. The chords/diagrams listed start with basic chords/diagrams and then advance to chords/diagrams with extensions and alterations (when possible). All chords/diagrams are connected with smooth voice leading. The chord diagrams used are the common chord shapes used in jazz guitar; - Shells - Drop 3 Chords - Drop 2 Chords - Drop 2 & 4 and Drop 2 Chords. The application can play the progression and it's variation you choose along with a metronome. You can set the speed of the metronome and follow along as the playing chord/diagram is highlighted. You can tap on the chord name to hear its sound. Tapping on a chord note will play only that particular note. You can adjust the size of the chord diagrams for your device. There is also a left handed option in the settings. You can think of this application as volume II of my "FretBuzz Chords" app.

Screenshots

ChordChanges4 screens
FretBuzz Progressions3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ChordChanges at Free against FretBuzz Progressions's $4.99. ChordChanges also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 31 months). FretBuzz Progressions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

ChordChanges is free to download; FretBuzz Progressions costs $4.99 up front. ChordChanges sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FretBuzz Progressions asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChordChanges ships an update monthly, FretBuzz Progressions every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ChordChanges versus FretBuzz Progressions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChordChangesFretBuzz Progressions
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better12
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWerner MichaelisAltug Basaran

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ChordChanges

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • Unlock ChordChanges$0.99
None

FretBuzz Progressions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChordChanges free?
ChordChanges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FretBuzz Progressions free?
FretBuzz Progressions costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChordChanges or FretBuzz Progressions have ads?
Neither ChordChanges nor FretBuzz Progressions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChordChanges or FretBuzz Progressions?
ChordChanges ships an update monthly, and FretBuzz Progressions every 31 months. Most recently, ChordChanges was updated on October 6, 2026 and FretBuzz Progressions on September 29, 2026.

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