Comparison

Chords Pad vs BeatStack サウンドミックス

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
Read full description

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] Add common chord progressions from presets or create your own. You can also edit individual chords, transpose, reorder, and delete chord progressions. 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

BeatStack サウンドミックス

Features
Read full description

Note: the app interface is currently available in Japanese only. BeatStack lets you make a DJ mix just by layering sounds. Pick from 92 built-in loops and arrange them. Every sound shares the same key and tempo, so anything you stack together works musically. No instrument skills or music theory required. - One tap to a full track Choose your sounds and they are arranged into an 8-bar structure automatically, with beat, percussion, bass, chords and melody already placed. - Overlap is the crossfade Drag clips so they overlap, and the overlapping length becomes the crossfade. There are no fade settings to learn. - Use your own audio Import songs from the Files app, or record with the microphone. Imported and recorded audio stays on your device and is never uploaded. - Generate sounds on the spot Create melody, chord, bass and drum parts on the fly. Reopen a project and the same sounds come back. - Projects stay editable What gets saved is a recipe, not an audio file. Swap sounds or change the tempo later without starting over. - Playlists Line up your tracks and play them back to back. Everything works offline. [Premium] A one-time purchase (500 JPY) lets you export your track as an audio file and share it. No monthly payments.

Screenshots

Chords Pad4 screens
BeatStack サウンドミックス4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BeatStack サウンドミックス at none against Chords Pad's shown. BeatStack サウンドミックス also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 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 3 one-off in-app purchases and BeatStack サウンドミックス sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chords Pad versus BeatStack サウンドミックス: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChords PadBeatStack サウンドミックス
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.Infigate.Co.Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chords Pad

One-time3
  • All sounds are available$0.99
  • All chords are available$2.49
  • Always remove ads.$7.99
1 purchases

BeatStack サウンドミックス

One-time1
  • プレミアム$2.99

Questions

Is Chords Pad free?
Chords Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeatStack サウンドミックス free?
BeatStack サウンドミックス is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chords Pad or BeatStack サウンドミックス have ads?
Chords Pad shows ads; BeatStack サウンドミックス does not.

Other comparisons