# Chords Pad vs Fifths

Chords Pad and Fifths both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Chords Pad's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fifths's. Chords Pad also leads on ratings volume (96 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Fifths's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chords Pad sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Fifths sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Chords Pad against 5.0 for Fifths. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chords Pad has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Chords Pad's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fifths's.

Chords Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, Fifths every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chords Pad | Fifths |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chords-pad/id1462256877/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fifths-drone-tone-generator/id6760593012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loop-Sessions.LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414215366) | [Richard Chirino](https://appshunter.io/developer/763878973) |

## What reviewers say

### Chords Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chords-pad/id1462256877)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All sounds are available | $0.99 | one-time |
| All chords are available | $2.49 | one-time |
| Always remove ads. | $7.99 | one-time |


### Fifths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fifths-drone-tone-generator/id6760593012)

This app provides a musical practice environment for musicians. It allows users to create custom drone progressions, explore harmonic relationships, and turn video lessons into practice loops. Features include a metronome, hands-free Siri control, and a library of sounds and chord progressions.

**Highlights:** Create looping drone progressions, Explore harmony via circle of fifths, Turn YouTube lessons into practice loops, Built-in metronome with subdivisions, Hands-free Siri control, Library of chord progressions and sounds, Daily music theory questions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fifths Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Fifths Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Fifths Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chords Pad free?

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

### Is Fifths free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chords Pad or Fifths?

Fifths is rated higher. Chords Pad averages 4.9 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Fifths averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chords Pad or Fifths have ads?

Chords Pad shows ads; Fifths does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chords Pad or Fifths?

Chords Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fifths every 8 days. Most recently, Chords Pad was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fifths on November 5, 2026.

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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.*