# Chord NOTE vs Chordy 2

The clearest difference is rating: Chordy 2 at 5.0 against Chord NOTE's 3.0. Chordy 2 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Chord NOTE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Chord NOTE costs $2.99 and Chordy 2 $3.99 up front. Chord NOTE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chordy 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chordy 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Chord NOTE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chordy 2's.

Chord NOTE ships an update every 2 months, Chordy 2 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chord NOTE | Chordy 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-note/id369248019/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordy-2/id1243252791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hidenori Matsuoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/369248022) | [Studio Phiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/427443339) |

## What reviewers say

### Chord NOTE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-note/id369248019)

This app helps songwriters find chords that match melodies and provides tools for creating chord progressions. It also includes a scale library and can display vocal pitch to aid in composition.

**Highlights:** Chord finding for melodies, Chord Progression function, Scale library, Vocal pitch display, Key finding, iPad Split View/Slide Over support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Option | $1.99 | one-time |


### Chordy 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordy-2/id1243252791)

This app allows musicians to easily play and control chords with a dedicated interface. It supports various audio and MIDI connections for integration with other music creation tools. Features include chord customization, scale selection, and transposition.

**Highlights:** Easy chord playing with Auto Select, Detailed chord control (mute notes, add bass/tension), Solo Keyboard for individual note playing, Multiple scale options (Major, Minor), Octave Shift and Key Transpose, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio, and Virtual MIDI support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chord NOTE free?

Chord NOTE costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Chordy 2 free?

Chordy 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chord NOTE or Chordy 2?

Chordy 2 is rated higher. Chord NOTE averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Chordy 2 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Chord NOTE or Chordy 2 have ads?

Neither Chord NOTE nor Chordy 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chord NOTE or Chordy 2?

Chord NOTE ships an update every 2 months, and Chordy 2 every 9 months. Most recently, Chord NOTE was updated on September 7, 2026 and Chordy 2 on June 7, 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.*