Comparison

OddTunes vs ChordPond

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

Head to head
About

OddTunes

Experience the authentic sound of a steel percussion instrument on your device. Play along with recorded loops, explore numerous tunings, and create your own musical compositions. Perfect for musicians and enthusiasts alike.

Highlights
  • Authentic steel instrument sounds
  • Loop recording and playback
  • 45 tunings including microtonal
  • Audiobus 2 support
  • D3 central note with A3-A4 tone loop
Features
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Been saving up for that Hang, but don't have quite enough yet? You can get busy on our version of the infamous steel instrument. Start it up, bang away, even record your own loop to play along with. So authentic, your friends will think yours has already arrived. Fill them in on the secret, and they too can download and record their own creations. Do I hear a "Hang out"??? Features include: * Audiobus 2 support including state saving * 45 tunings including microtonal tunings * Sounds sampled from actual instrument * Loop recording and playback Little bit of information about the Hang ... The Hang is a steel percussion instrument that is typically played using the hands and fingers while it rests in the musician's lap. It was developed in Switzerland in 2000 by Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer. There are currently 5 generation models. Ours is a first generation Hang that defaults to the Aeolian tuning with a D3 central note and a A3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 tone loop. The eight notes are arranged in a 'Tone Circle' that zig-zag from low to high and are harmonically tuned around the low 'Ding' note in the center. Select from 45 tunings including microtonal tunings. These various tunings can be mixed into loops that are being constructed. Many thanks and kudos to Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer for creating such a unique, elegant, and fun instrument. For more information about the origin of the Hang, to hear some sound samples, or just to see someone kickin' it, visit one of the following: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hang_(instrument) http://www.hangdrum.info The loop recording in all of the OddTunes apps is roughly modelled after the Gibson / Oberheim Echoplex Digital Pro. While there are only a few buttons, there is much more functionality there than meets the eye. For more information on the operation of the looper, please visit our Web site at the following address: http://www.avacata.com/iphone/oddtunes/hang/ OddTunes:Hang is one of the many fine instruments coming your way from the Avacata iPhone development team. Stay tuned for new upcoming OddTunes releases and additions to the loop recording capabilities. From one musician to another ... it's Hang time. Ding, Ding, Ding. ======================== Coming soon: - Save your loops. Share your loops. Amaze your friends. - New tuning packs (we've kept track of all of your requests and have a few of our own) - MIDI support (in and out) ======================== Also, check out Avacata's game: Bishook. On the app store now!

About

ChordPond

This music creation tool lets you visualize chord progressions as paths on a canvas. Connect chord tiles, experiment with various modes, and instantly hear your compositions through a built-in synth or by routing MIDI to other instruments and DAWs.

Highlights
  • Visual chord tiles on a freeform canvas
  • Built-in AUv3 Synth
  • Load and play AUv3 instruments
  • Scale-aware chords and inversions
  • Chord modes (Hold, Stutter, Arp, etc.)
  • Scene Automation for song arrangements
  • MIDI export and Ableton Link sync
Features
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CHORDPOND - Visual Chord-Tile Sequencer CHORDPOND is a visual MIDI composition tool for iPad and iPhone where chord progressions become paths through chord tiles. Drop chords onto a canvas, connect them with paths, hit play, and hear them instantly through the built-in Frog Synth - or route MIDI to your favorite AUv3 instruments, external synths, or DAW. Built for songwriters, producers, performers, and curious explorers, ChordPond turns harmony into something you can see, touch, and rearrange in seconds. Key Features: - Visual chord tiles on a freeform canvas - Built-in AUv3 Synth for instant sound - Load and play AUv3 instruments directly inside ChordPond - Scale-aware chords, tensions, inversions, and bass control - Hold, Stutter, Arp, Roll, Motif, and Random chord modes - Draw paths between chords with per-node duration, gate, and ratchet settings - Scene Automation for building complete song arrangements - Multiple scenes per project - 20+ scales including modal, jazz, world, and experimental scales - Per-note probability, velocity, micro-timing, and ratchets - MIDI export - Ableton Link sync - AUv3 MIDI plugin for Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, Loopy Pro, and more - CoreMIDI support for external instruments - Shared projects between standalone and AUv3 versions - Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Catalyst) Designed for ideas. Built for progression.

Screenshots

OddTunes4 screens
ChordPond4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChordPond at 4.9 against OddTunes's 4.3. ChordPond also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). OddTunes's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and ratings volume (39 vs 7). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

OddTunes costs $0.99 and ChordPond $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChordPond holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OddTunes has 39 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OddTunes ships an update every 4 months, ChordPond every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OddTunes versus ChordPond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOddTunesChordPond
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.3 (39 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvacataSteffen Mølgaard Larsen

Customer experience

OddTunes

All ratings38 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative26.0%

ChordPond

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

OddTunes

No in-app purchases

None

ChordPond

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OddTunes free?
OddTunes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChordPond free?
ChordPond costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OddTunes or ChordPond?
ChordPond is rated higher. OddTunes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while ChordPond averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do OddTunes or ChordPond have ads?
Neither OddTunes nor ChordPond shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OddTunes or ChordPond?
OddTunes ships an update every 4 months, and ChordPond every 2 weeks. Most recently, OddTunes was updated on October 29, 2026 and ChordPond on October 29, 2026.

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