Comparison

Chords Pad vs ESHub

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

Head to head
About

Chords Pad

Explore musical chords with an interactive keyboard display and customizable pads. Visualize chord tones, experiment with progressions, and play notes via MIDI. Unlock advanced features and sounds through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Chord tone display on keyboard
  • Customizable chord pads
  • Chord progression builder
  • MIDI Bluetooth support
  • Multiple chord list layouts
  • Adjustable keyboard range
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This app can easily check the sound and the display on the keyboard of the chord tone of musical chords. We have prepared various UI for checking the chords. Use the method that suits you. - Pad Display - Chord List - Pad Display - Custom Pad - Chord Progress [Chord List] You can select from the following patterns for the chord button list display. It supports chord reordering and toggling chord visibility. - Each key : Displays all types of chord patterns in a list for each key - Vertical : Displays all types of chord patterns vertically and each key horizontally - Horizontal : Displays all types of chord patterns horizontally with each key vertically [Custom pad] Larger buttons than the chord list are arranged. You can freely set the chord and key for each button. [Chord Progress] Displays a list of typical chord progressions. The chord buttons are arranged so that you can easily check the sound of the chord progression, and it supports chord changes. It also supports root shifts. In either case, when the chord button is tapped, the selected chord is played and the chord tone is displayed on the keyboard. * If you'd like to display all the chord patterns including tension (b9, # 9, 11, # 11, b13, 13), You need In-App Purchase. [Chord inversion area] When you select a chord in "Chord List" or "Custom Pad," its root position and inversions appear below the chord button area. Example: - CM7 : C E G B (Root position) - CM7/E : E G B C - CM7/G : G B C E - CM7/B : B C E G The note after "/" indicates the bass note. Scroll horizontally through the inversions and tap a button to play it and display its notes on the keyboard. The inversion area for "Custom Pad" can be shown or hidden with "Inversion display" in Settings. Other features: - Supports chord reordering and toggling chord visibility in the "Chord List". ([Settings screen] - [Edit Chord List]) - The keyboard can be slid with the slider. (range: C2 ~ C7) And the keyboard also supports playing. - There are 28 types in all kinds of sound. (It is 9 kinds can be used in the initial state. To use all type, you need In-App Purchase.) - Supports Bluetooth MIDI connection. - Supports sending MIDI messages (note on / off). Chord list: M, 7, 7(b5), 7(#5), 6, 6 9, 9, add9, M7, M9, M7(b5), M7(#5), m, m6, m6 9, m(#5), m add9, m7, mM7, m7(b5), m7(#5), m9, mM9, aug, dim, dim7, sus4, 7sus4, 9sus4, M7sus4, M9sus4, sus2, 7sus2, M7sus2 (To use below, you need In-App Purchase.) 7(b9), 7(#9), 7(#11), 7(b13), 7(13), 7(b9 #11), 7(b9 b13), 7(b9 13), 9(#11), 9(b13), 9(13), 7(#9 #11), 7(#9 b13), 7(#9 13), M7(#11), M9(#11), M7(13), M9(13), m7(11), m7(13), m9(11), m7(b5 11), m7(b5 13) If you would like to create more flexible chord progressions or compose music using chords, try iOS app "Piano Chords Master".

About

ESHub

Features
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ESHub -ライブエントリーをもっとスムーズに- 音楽ライブでのES(エントリーシート)の提出・管理を効率化するアプリです。 出演者はスマホから簡単に提出でき、主催者はリアルタイムで内容を確認、タイムテーブルの作成、音響照明係への共有が可能。 音楽イベントの現場で「フォーマットの違い」「提出の遅れ」「タイムテーブルが決まらない」など、よくある困りごとをESHubで解決してください。

Screenshots

Chords Pad4 screens
ESHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ESHub at none against Chords Pad's shown. ESHub also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Chords Pad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ESHub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chords Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, ESHub every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chords Pad versus ESHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChords PadESHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.nanami izumi

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Chords Pad

One-time4
  • All sounds are available$0.99
  • Available sending MIDI message$0.99
  • All chords are available$2.49
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  • Always remove ads.$7.99
1 purchases

ESHub

One-time1
  • ESHub Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Chords Pad free?
Chords Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ESHub free?
ESHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chords Pad or ESHub have ads?
Chords Pad shows ads; ESHub does not.
Which is updated more often, Chords Pad or ESHub?
Chords Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, and ESHub every 3 days. Most recently, Chords Pad was updated on October 18, 2026 and ESHub on September 14, 2026.

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