Comparison

ChordKit vs RequestPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ChordKit

Discover thousands of guitar chords and tunings with an integrated tuner and audio previews. Compose songs, visualize scales, and create custom chord collections. This app offers a user-friendly interface for guitarists of all levels.

Highlights
  • Thousands of chords
  • Integrated tuner
  • Audio previews
  • Alternative tunings
  • Scale and mode visualization
  • Chord collections
  • Custom chord creation
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ChordKit is the best-designed and most intuitive guitar chord app available. – Compose your own songs – Quickly find thousands of chords – Integrated high-precision tuner – Hear an audio preview of any chord or scale – Common alternative tunings like Drop D, E Flat, and various open tunings – Visualize and practice scales and modes – Create chord collections to keep track of your favorite chords – Create your own chords

About

RequestPlayer

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RequestPlayer is a music player that lets you enjoy Apple Music together through song requests and likes. Simply choose an Apple Music playlist, album, or artist, create a party room, and invite your guests. Share a link or QR code so anyone can join and request songs—no app installation or Apple Music subscription required, and guests can participate from devices other than iPhone. You can play songs in request order, by number of likes, or arrange the queue manually. Guests can also like their favorite songs in addition to making requests. You can even allow guests to search Apple Music freely and request songs beyond the preselected collection. From the History menu, you can view reports for your past party rooms, including the most-liked songs and requested tracks. After requests close, guests can also view a “Today’s Playlist” page featuring the songs that were played. This page remains available for 24 hours after the session ends. Apple Music users can add the played songs to their library as a playlist. All features in the app are available for free. Optional in-app purchases are available if you’d like to support the development of RequestPlayer. Please note that an active Apple Music subscription is required to play music through the app. 【Key Features】 • Easily create a party room by adding an Apple Music playlist. You can have one active room at a time. • Share your request room with a link or QR code. Up to 10 guests can join each room. • Guests can send song requests and likes directly from their web browser—no app installation or Apple Music subscription required. Each guest can request up to 5 songs, with unlimited likes. • Play songs in request order, by number of likes, or arrange the queue manually. • Switch to Music Focus Mode with a single tap. • After the party, use the report feature to review popular songs and guest requests. • Guests can view “Today’s Playlist” for 24 hours after the party ends, check which songs were played, and save them as an Apple Music playlist. 【Perfect For】 • House parties with friends and family • Background music at events and social gatherings • Choosing music for road trips and travel 【Important Information】 • Music playback is provided through Apple Music. Please use the app in accordance with the Apple Music terms and conditions. • The host must have an active Apple Music subscription and an internet connection to play music. • Guests can participate without an Apple Music subscription or installing the app. • Apple Music is a trademark of Apple Inc. RequestPlayer is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by Apple Inc.

Screenshots

ChordKit4 screens
RequestPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RequestPlayer at every 5 days against ChordKit's every 5 weeks. RequestPlayer also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). ChordKit's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. ChordKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RequestPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChordKit ships an update every 5 weeks, RequestPlayer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChordKit versus RequestPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChordKitRequestPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHarley ThomasKenji Shimura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChordKit

One-time1
  • Remove Reminder$4.99
1 purchases

RequestPlayer

One-time1
  • Development Supporter$4.99

Questions

Is ChordKit free?
ChordKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RequestPlayer free?
RequestPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChordKit or RequestPlayer have ads?
Neither ChordKit nor RequestPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChordKit or RequestPlayer?
ChordKit ships an update every 5 weeks, and RequestPlayer every 5 days. Most recently, ChordKit was updated on September 2, 2026 and RequestPlayer on September 9, 2026.

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