Comparison

Chordelio vs ChordGen

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

Head to head
About

Chordelio

Access a vast library of chord positions for various stringed instruments. Explore chord information, fingerings, and playback options. Supports left-handed players and a wide range of tunings.

Highlights
  • 5600+ chord positions
  • Playback and autoplay
  • Finger position diagrams
  • Chord information (root, 3rd, 5th, etc.)
  • Left-handed support
  • Multiple instrument tunings
Features
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Chord dictionary for Guitar, Ukulele, Bouzouki/Mandolin, Banjo, Cavaquinho, Charango and cuatro for iOS 14.0+: * 5600+ positions * Playback/autoplay * Finger position * Chords information (root, 3rd, 5th, 7th...) * left-handled support Supported tunings: * Guitar E-A-D-G-B-E (2000+) * Ukulele G-C-E-A/D-G-B-E/A-D-F#-B (1100+) * Bouzouki G-D-A-E (900+) * Bouzouki G-D-A-D (2000+) * Bouzouki C-F-A-D (1100+) * Cavaquinho D-G-B-D (1100+) * Mandolin G-D-A-E (900+) * Banjo C-G-B-D (700+) D-G-B-D (1100+) * Charango G-C-E-A-E (800+) * Cuatro A-D-F#-B (1100+) The App is supported by advertising. An in-app subscription allows removing ads as defined in the subscription terms of use described here: https://sites.google.com/tekartik.com/chordelioapp/subscription Flutter port of the existing Basichords/Tekachords application

About

ChordGen

Generate chords for any stringed instrument with custom tunings. This universal chord dictionary is ideal for beginners, songwriters, and musicians seeking new sounds. Easily search for specific chords and explore variations.

Highlights
  • Generate any chord
  • Select any instrument
  • Choose any tuning
  • Generate chords with bass notes
  • Text search system
  • Universal chord dictionary
Features
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Chords for any instrument, in any tuning. ChordGen is a chord generator and dictionary for fretted string instruments. Explore chords, try different tunings, and discover new ways to play, practice, and compose. Choose an instrument and tuning to see chord voicings directly on the fretboard. You can also create custom instruments and tunings to go beyond traditional setups. Explore chords Generate chords and see exactly how to play them. Quickly search for the chord you need and browse different voicings, including slash chords such as C/B. Instruments and tunings Use a range of fretted string instruments, change their tunings, or build your own configurations. Experiment with new combinations and discover different sounds. Create and organize chord sheets Create your own chord sheets or start from a chord-sheet link on the web. Add and organize chords, keep your songs together, and check each voicing while you play or work on a composition. Choose the voicing you want for any chord, or let ChordGen find suitable positions for the remaining chords based on the selected instrument and tuning. Whether you are learning an instrument, exploring an alternate tuning, studying harmony, playing your songs, or composing, ChordGen gives you a simple and flexible way to work with chords.

Screenshots

Chordelio1 screens
ChordGen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChordGen at 5.0 against Chordelio's 4.0. ChordGen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Chordelio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price 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. Chordelio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. ChordGen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChordGen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chordelio ships an update every 3 months, ChordGen every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Chordelio versus ChordGen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChordelioChordGen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTekartikGustavo Sore

Customer experience

Chordelio

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ChordGen

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chordelio

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ads$0.991 Year
None

ChordGen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chordelio free?
Chordelio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChordGen free?
ChordGen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chordelio or ChordGen?
ChordGen is rated higher. Chordelio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ChordGen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Chordelio or ChordGen have ads?
Chordelio shows ads; ChordGen does not.
Which is updated more often, Chordelio or ChordGen?
Chordelio ships an update every 3 months, and ChordGen every 12 months. Most recently, Chordelio was updated on November 2, 2026 and ChordGen on November 3, 2026.

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