Capo Helper vs ChordMaster AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Capo Helper
Instantly translate chords for any capo position, helping musicians play along with guitarists using capos. It can also suggest capo placements and chord shapes based on a song's key.
- Instant chord translation for any capo position
- Translates in both directions (capo to sounding, key to capo)
- Handles complex and real chords
- Suggests optimal capo positions for song keys
- Displays chord fingerings with capo
- Stage mode with high contrast and screen lock
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Put a capo on the third fret, play a G shape, and what everyone hears is a Bb. If the bass player or the keyboard player wants to play along, someone has to work that out. Capo Helper does it for you. Set the fret the capo is on and every chord is translated instantly, so the rest of the band knows what's actually sounding and the guitar player can use their capo as much as they want. It works the other way round too. Tell it what key the song is in and it will show you where to put the capo and which shapes to play. WHAT IT DOES • Translates every chord for any capo position, in both directions • Handles real chords — Am7, Csus4, F#m7b5, D/F# — not just root notes • Spells them correctly for the key: Bb in flat keys, A# in sharp keys • Finds the best capo position for a song's key, ranked by which frets give you open chords • Shows you how to actually play each chord with the capo where it is • Stage mode: oversized, high contrast, and the screen stays awake on a music stand CAPO HELPER PRO One purchase. No subscription. • Every alternate fingering for a chord, up and down the neck • Alternate tunings — Eb standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Open G and Open D • Partial capos, where each string can sit at its own fret • Bb, Eb and F transpositions for horns, plus a harmonica position finder • Nashville numbers No ads. No tracking. No account. No internet connection needed — all of it works offline. Bought Capo Helper years ago, when it cost a dollar? Tap Restore and Pro is yours. You already paid for it.
ChordMaster AI
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Play a song, and ChordMaster AI tells you the chords. You also get the lyrics, the key, the tempo and a capo suggestion, so you can start playing along in minutes instead of working it out by ear for an hour. HOW IT WORKS 1. Record a song with your microphone, or upload an audio file from your phone 2. ChordMaster AI listens and finds the chords 3. Play it back and follow along. The current chord and lyric line light up as the song plays. WHAT YOU GET FREE - Chords, lyrics, key and tempo for any song - Capo suggestion - Transpose the chords to any key - Chords and lyrics that follow along during playback - Chord library with finger diagrams - 3 songs a day, recordings up to 2 minutes - Save up to 5 songs PRO - Slow any song down without changing the pitch - Loop the hard part until you've got it - Unlimited songs, no daily limit - Record up to 10 minutes - Print-ready chord and lyric sheets (PDF) - Waveform that follows the song as it plays - Unlimited saved songs The yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial. GREAT FOR - Guitarists learning songs by ear - Pianists who want a quick chord chart - Worship leaders getting ready for Sunday - Songwriters studying how songs are built - Music teachers making lesson material SUBSCRIPTION INFO Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings at any time. If you start a free trial, it becomes a paid subscription unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sketchmyapp.com/chordmasterai/privacy Terms of Use: https://sketchmyapp.com/chordmasterai/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ChordMaster AI at every 3 weeks against Capo Helper's every 12 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Capo Helper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ChordMaster AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Capo Helper ships an update every 12 months, ChordMaster AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Capo Helper | ChordMaster AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YsApps | James Pelton |
In-app purchases
Capo Helper
- Capo Helper Pro$5.99
ChordMaster AI
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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