Comparison

Linear Player vs Chordical

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

Head to head
About

Linear Player

Create unique synth sounds with stunning visuals and authentic 80s-inspired audio. Explore a vast library of presets and samples, with MIDI and IAA support for seamless integration into your music production workflow.

Highlights
  • Stunning visuals and responsive interface
  • Authentic 80s FM and Linear synthesis sounds
  • Long samples for rich audio detail
  • MIDI support
  • IAA and Audio Unit v3 integration
  • Low CPU usage
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- stunning visuals and response based on real keys pictures, near full/5 octaves display (on iPad) - best of sounds created in late eighties (using advanced 4 operators FM and Linear synthesis from an underrated D-series synth). - samples up to 30s length to capture the original filter, stunning low end, never heard before synth sounds and effects - Midi support - IAA (Inter Application Audio) and Audio Unit v3 - uses very few CPU The base version is free, and In App Purchase allows to unlock the full Pro library (32 presets, 900 MB size).

About

Chordical

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Chordical is a flashcard-style tool for helping musicians practice and memorize their chords. You can select individual chords and chord qualities you'd like to practice or you can even try the new diatonic chord mode that cycles between random chords in the keys you've selected. Chordical also supports MIDI input, so you can use any MIDI instrument to practice (as long as it supports playing a chord!). The app also supports MIDI clock input so you can sync a backing track from a DAW with the app while you practice so things are a bit more fun. :)

Screenshots

Linear Player1 screens
Chordical2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chordical at none against Linear Player's 1. Chordical also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). Linear Player's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Linear Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chordical asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linear Player ships an update every 11 days, Chordical daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linear Player versus Chordical: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinear PlayerChordical
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDENANOT JEROMEKyle Pointer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Linear Player

One-time1
  • Pro sounds library$0.99
None

Chordical

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linear Player free?
Linear Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chordical free?
Chordical is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linear Player or Chordical have ads?
Neither Linear Player nor Chordical shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linear Player or Chordical?
Linear Player ships an update every 11 days, and Chordical daily. Most recently, Linear Player was updated on September 14, 2026 and Chordical on September 15, 2026.

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