Chord vs Cleanote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chord
Unlock musical creativity with a suite of tools for composing and practicing. Generate chord progressions, practice notation, train your ear, and even use your device as a MIDI keyboard. Includes a macOS version for seamless integration.
- Chord progression generation with inversions and extensions
- Live playback as piano or synth
- MIDI output to macOS
- Guitar chord finder
- Notation reading practice
- Ear training for intervals and voice
- macOS version included
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This app plus your ears equals complete freedom in writing music! A comprehensive set of tools for any musician: * Chord Progression: Create beautiful chord progressions with full flexibility - use inversions, sus2, sus4, 7th, 9th, and more. Enjoy live playback as piano or synth, or send MIDI directly to your macOS computer! * Guitar Chords - helps you find and browse guitar chords. * MIDI Keyboard: Transform your phone into a MIDI keyboard for your macOS computer (compatible with macOS Catalina and newer). * Notation Practice: Practice reading notes in both treble and bass clefs. * Chord Calculation: Help you learn how to calculate chords and progressions. * Interval Practice: Practice recognizing and comparing musical intervals by ear. * Voice & Ear Training: Simple, effective tools for voice practice and ear training. * Harmonic Match - helps you mix tracks in key while DJing. * Guitar tuner - helps you tune your guitar to the most popular tunings. * Modulation Pad - Helps when using a compact MIDI keyboard without built-in pitch and modulation controls. Also includes a sustain pedal (compatible with macOS Catalina and newer). Plus, enjoy the macOS version included with your purchase!
Cleanote
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Cleanote is an AI-powered note-taking app designed to help you capture ideas, organize information, and stay productive. Features include: • Create and organize notes • AI-powered summaries • Fast search • Secure cloud synchronization • Simple and intuitive interface • Cross-device accessibility Whether you're a student, professional, or researcher, Cleanote helps you manage your knowledge efficiently and stay organized.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cleanote at Free against Chord's $3.99. Cleanote also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Chord's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (5 vs 3). On ads and iOS requirement 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
Cleanote is free to download; Chord costs $3.99 up front. Cleanote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Chord asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chord ships an update every 4 weeks, Cleanote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chord | Cleanote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roman Sevastyanov | KARIGARI HOME LLC |
In-app purchases
Chord
No in-app purchases
Cleanote
- Cleanote Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Cleanote Plus Annual$29.991 Year
