# Easy Performer vs Chord Studio

The clearest difference is ads: Chord Studio at none against Easy Performer's shown. Chord Studio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Easy Performer's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Easy Performer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Chord Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chord Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Performer has 139 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Easy Performer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chord Studio's.

Easy Performer ships an update fortnightly, Chord Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Performer | Chord Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-studio/id6749439732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV Applications B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568507172) | [Jin Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830436291) |

## What reviewers say

### Easy Performer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282)

This app allows users to play audio and video files with integrated lyric display for live performances or home use. It supports creating custom setlists, importing media from various cloud services, and offers advanced features like smooth fade-outs and MIDI control.  Unlock full functionality with a PRO purchase.

**Highlights:** Audio and video playback, Real-time lyric display, Customizable setlists, Cloud media import, Smooth fade-out, MIDI plugin support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MIDI Plugin | $17.99 | one-time |
| EasyPerformer Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and load sets
- 👍 Great for live performances
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 👍 Web import is convenient
- 👍 Individual volume control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 MIDI device recognition issues
- 🐛 Clunky song loading
- 🐛 Awkward setlist creation/navigation
- 🐛 No rewind button on pads
- 🐛 App requires Wi-Fi for verification

**Reported bugs**

- MIDI device not remembered
- MIDI device recognition is difficult
- MP3 videos displayed upside down
- Video playback starts without audio
- Playhead does not move in video playback

**Requested features**

- Allow MIDI device to be remembered
- Improve MIDI device recognition sequence
- Add independent audio outputs
- Easier text editing for lyrics/metadata
- Support for PDF import alongside music


### Chord Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-studio/id6749439732)

This app helps musicians play, recognize, and create chord progressions. It offers real-time chord recognition, MIDI keyboard support, and tools to craft and export custom musical arrangements. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with a clean interface and regular updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time chord recognition, Custom chord progression creation, MIDI keyboard support, Chord lookup and voicings, Built-in metronome, Export progressions to MIDI

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chord Studio Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Chord Studio Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Performer free?

Easy Performer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chord Studio free?

Chord Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Easy Performer or Chord Studio?

Chord Studio is rated higher. Easy Performer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Chord Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Easy Performer or Chord Studio have ads?

Easy Performer shows ads; Chord Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Easy Performer or Chord Studio?

Easy Performer ships an update fortnightly, and Chord Studio weekly. Most recently, Easy Performer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Chord Studio on July 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*