# JustChords vs Midilo

The clearest difference is monetization model: Midilo at free against JustChords's free with in-app purchases. Midilo also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). JustChords's advantage is ratings volume (348 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JustChords sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Midilo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Midilo. 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.

JustChords ships an update fortnightly, Midilo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JustChords | Midilo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/midilo/id6766691140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **348** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marek Palka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632968274) | [Marcus Zepp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592893375) |

## 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


### Midilo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midilo/id6766691140)

Shape and transform musical patterns in real-time with this live MIDI looper. Build ideas across slots, connect them in Graph mode, and combine MIDI with audio recordings. Perfect for live improvisation with hardware synths and MIDI controllers.

**Highlights:** Live MIDI recording, looping, and overdubbing, Graph mode for connecting loops, Layered Audio Freeze recordings, Extra playheads with independent controls, MIDI routing and MPE support, Record performance mixes as WAV files

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Midilo Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JustChords free?

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

### Is Midilo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JustChords or Midilo?

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

### Do JustChords or Midilo have ads?

Neither JustChords nor Midilo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JustChords or Midilo?

JustChords ships an update fortnightly, and Midilo weekly. Most recently, JustChords was updated on September 21, 2026 and Midilo on September 8, 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.*