ChordGen vs GlitchStep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChordGen
Generate chords for any stringed instrument with custom tunings. This universal chord dictionary is ideal for beginners, songwriters, and musicians seeking new sounds. Easily search for specific chords and explore variations.
- Generate any chord
- Select any instrument
- Choose any tuning
- Generate chords with bass notes
- Text search system
- Universal chord dictionary
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Chords for any instrument, in any tuning. ChordGen is a chord generator and dictionary for fretted string instruments. Explore chords, try different tunings, and discover new ways to play, practice, and compose. Choose an instrument and tuning to see chord voicings directly on the fretboard. You can also create custom instruments and tunings to go beyond traditional setups. Explore chords Generate chords and see exactly how to play them. Quickly search for the chord you need and browse different voicings, including slash chords such as C/B. Instruments and tunings Use a range of fretted string instruments, change their tunings, or build your own configurations. Experiment with new combinations and discover different sounds. Create and organize chord sheets Create your own chord sheets or start from a chord-sheet link on the web. Add and organize chords, keep your songs together, and check each voicing while you play or work on a composition. Choose the voicing you want for any chord, or let ChordGen find suitable positions for the remaining chords based on the selected instrument and tuning. Whether you are learning an instrument, exploring an alternate tuning, studying harmony, playing your songs, or composing, ChordGen gives you a simple and flexible way to work with chords.
GlitchStep
This music app is a monophonic 16-step MIDI sequencer and AUv3 MIDI processor extension. It allows for real-time sequence rearrangement, song building with playlists, and dynamic performance variations. Integrate it with your favorite AUv3 hosts for enhanced music production.
- 16-step monophonic sequencer
- AUv3 MIDI processor extension
- Real-time sequence rearrangement
- Pattern and slice playlists
- Glitch effects with XY pad
- Extensive scale options
- Customizable sequence controls
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Unleash Your Creativity with GlitchStep GlitchStep is a cutting-edge monophonic 16-step, performance-oriented sequencer and AUv3 MIDI processor extension. Dive into a world of musical possibilities as you play with your sequence and perform dynamic, captivating variations. Next-Level Sequence Manipulation: Inspired by GlitchCore, GlitchStep employs a slice grid for real-time sequence rearrangement. Both patterns and slices can be compiled into playlists, allowing you to build and modify songs on-the-fly for live performance or studio sessions. Effortless Integration: Load GlitchStep as an AUv3 MIDI Processor/MIDI FX in your favorite AUv3 hosts like AUM, Logic, Loopy Pro, Drambo, and more. Note: Standalone use is not supported. Features to Elevate Your Music: - 16 Steps - 8 Patterns - Unlimited Pattern Playlist Entries - Slice Grid with Drawing Mode - 8 Slice Patterns - Unlimited Slice Pattern Playlist Entries - Glitch Your Sequence with XY Pad and Sliders - Aggressive Glitch Capabilities - Extensive Scale Options - Customizable Start and End Sequence Positions - Control Sequence Direction - Global Sequence Rate Adjustments - Individual Pattern Rates - Pattern Note Slides - Swing - Randomize, Shift, Shuffle, Copy/Paste, and Initialize Patterns - Randomization Thresholds - Selective Randomization for Notes, Gates, Velocity, and Probability - Randomize, Shift, Copy/Paste, and Initialize Slices - Scale Key Adjustment - Minimum Octave and Octave Range Settings - 16 Themes Transform your music production with GlitchStep. Whether you're looking to add subtle variations or go all-in on aggressive glitches, this app has you covered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ChordGen at Free against GlitchStep's $9.99. GlitchStep's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On rating, ads, 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
ChordGen is free to download; GlitchStep costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ChordGen against 4.9 for GlitchStep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlitchStep has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ChordGen ships an update every 12 months, GlitchStep every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChordGen | GlitchStep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gustavo Sore | Alex Matheu |
Customer experience
ChordGen
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In-app purchases
ChordGen
No in-app purchases
GlitchStep
No in-app purchases
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