# JustChords vs Chord Studio

The clearest difference is ratings volume: JustChords at 348 against Chord Studio's 1. JustChords also leads on iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JustChords sells 7 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for JustChords against 5.0 for Chord Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JustChords has 348 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of JustChords's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chord Studio's.

JustChords ships an update every 2 weeks, Chord Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JustChords | Chord Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justchords/id1632968272/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-studio/id6749439732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **348** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marek Palka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632968274) | [Jin Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830436291) |

## What reviewers say

### JustChords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justchords/id1632968272)

Organize your song library with chord charts and lyrics. Create or import songs, sync across devices, and build setlists for live performances. Supports various music notations and audio playback.

**Highlights:** Chord chart and lyric editor, Import songs from online sources, iCloud device syncing, Setlist creation and sharing, AirPlay lyric projection, Audio player and recorder, Support for multiple music notations

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Chords! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a pineapple | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rock On! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a book | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Thanks! | $17.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Support! | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely user-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎵 Comprehensive song library with easy import from online sources
- 💰 Completely free with no subscriptions or paywalls
- 🔄 Seamless cross-device sync via iCloud
- ✏️ Powerful editing and customization features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes during song import
- 🐛 Pinch zoom functionality stopped working
- 🐛 Songs disappear from library unexpectedly
- 🐛 App won't load songs in certain situations
- ⚠️ Multi-column view not working on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing songs from online sources
- Pinch zoom feature stopped working
- Songs disappearing from library
- App unable to load songs from library in certain conditions
- Multi-column view not functioning on iPad

**Requested features**

- Apple Pencil direct annotation with eraser capability
- Standard tag filtering logic (show songs with selected tags)
- Bluetooth pedal support for song navigation without touching device
- Web-based editor for songs
- Direct in-app sharing to other users


### 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 JustChords free?

JustChords 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, JustChords or Chord Studio?

Chord Studio is rated higher. JustChords averages 4.9 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while Chord Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do JustChords or Chord Studio have ads?

Neither JustChords nor Chord Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JustChords or Chord Studio?

JustChords ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chord Studio weekly. Most recently, JustChords 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.*