# Tone Scan vs ChordMeter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChordMeter at 100% against Tone Scan's 50%. ChordMeter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2). Tone Scan's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tone Scan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ChordMeter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChordMeter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tone Scan has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tone Scan's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChordMeter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone Scan | ChordMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-scan/id1435240826/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordmeter/id6449588553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Openchord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435193332) | [Eiji Nishidai](https://appshunter.io/developer/377381673) |

## What reviewers say

### Tone Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-scan/id1435240826)

Analyze live or recorded audio to reveal musical details like pitch, timbre, and tonal balance. This app offers three live scans to help you understand sound more deeply, simplifying tasks like instrument tuning and learning songs by ear.

**Highlights:** Chromatic spectrum analysis, Polyphonic tuner, Note mix for tonal balance, Pitch recognition, Timbre analysis, Instrument tuning, Chord and key spelling

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock Audio | $4.99 | one-time |


### ChordMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordmeter/id6449588553)

This app uses advanced machine learning to instantly transcribe audio into musical notes and chords. It features a built-in recorder and integrates with Dynamic Island for seamless multitasking on supported devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time chord and note transcription, Machine learning-powered accuracy, Internal audio recorder (up to 60 seconds), Dynamic Island integration, Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac), Family Sharing support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChordMeter Yearly | $0.79 | per year |
| ChordMeter Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone Scan free?

Tone Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChordMeter free?

ChordMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tone Scan or ChordMeter?

ChordMeter is rated higher. Tone Scan averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ChordMeter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tone Scan or ChordMeter have ads?

Neither Tone Scan nor ChordMeter shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*