Study Phonics vs Chord Builder Max Music Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Study Phonics
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You can learn phonics effectively. ~Features~ - Word speech function - Cute illustrations - More than 150 Words registered
Chord Builder Max Music Studio
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Chord Builder is an interactive music theory tool designed to help students, musicians, and teachers understand chord construction through notes, intervals, and harmonic functions. Build chords step by step by selecting: ā¢ Root note ā¢ Accidentals (sharp or flat) ā¢ Chord type Instantly generate the chord and analyze: ā¢ Chord notes ā¢ Interval structure ā¢ Harmonic degrees Perfect for: ā¢ Music theory students ā¢ Guitarists ā¢ Pianists ā¢ Composers ā¢ Music teachers Chord Builder offers a clean and intuitive learning environment designed to make harmony easier to understand, study, and explore. Created by Massimiliano Annibali Classical Guitar Teacher & Music Educator Max Music Studio
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The clearest difference is update cadence: Chord Builder Max Music Studio at every 2 months against Study Phonics's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Study Phonics ships an update every 8 months, Chord Builder Max Music Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Study Phonics | Chord Builder Max Music Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 ā better | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masao Nakajima | Massimiliano Annibali |
In-app purchases
Study Phonics
No in-app purchases
Chord Builder Max Music Studio
No in-app purchases
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