A2io vs AirChord 1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A2io
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A2io is the companion application to the "A2io" Bluetooth adapter, which is a hardware device for Apple II vintage computers. The A2io application allows the user to interact with the Apple II using touch & motion control, as well as wireless controllers that are paired with the iOS device. The A2io application includes a virtual "paddle" controller, and drawing tablet for use with legacy Apple II drawing software. The game controller interface provides calibration adjustments, and visual feedback while using a paired Bluetooth controller with an Apple II computer.
AirChord 1
Stream audio wirelessly to Bluetooth and AirPlay 1 devices. Enjoy all the features of the newer version with this original app.
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- AirPlay 1 support
- Wireless speaker connection
- Headphone audio streaming
- Original app features
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The original AirChord with support for both Bluetooth and AirPlay 1 speakers and headphones, now with all the same features available in AirChord 2!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A2io at none against AirChord 1's 2. AirChord 1's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 43 months). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. AirChord 1 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. A2io asks for nothing beyond the download.
A2io ships an update every 43 months, AirChord 1 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A2io | AirChord 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aaron Reid | Kevin Kelly |
In-app purchases
A2io
No in-app purchases
AirChord 1
- $0.99 tip$0.99
- $9.99 tip$9.99
