Chord NOTE vs Gong Kempur Kemong
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chord NOTE
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.
- Chord finding for melodies
- Chord Progression function
- Scale library
- Vocal pitch display
- Key finding
- iPad Split View/Slide Over support
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Chord NOTE is a Songwriter’s assistant tool. It assists in finding the right chords to match a melody or musical phrase. And it has great Chord Progression function and Scale library. Chord NOTE supports Slide Over and Split View on iPad, and provides the appropriate display and operation for iPhone and iPad. You wrote new melody came into your mind, but you could not apply some chords for your melody… At a time like this, you can get guides to find some chords that match your melody by Chord NOTE. If you have composed some songs already, you know almost melody and chord have some same notes. Because the main part of melody is made up of constituent notes of chord in most cases. In the same way, you’ll be able to find Key to match your melody by Chord NOTE. So Chord NOTE is very useful for finding the chord and key. If you record your singing melody, you can display the pitch of your voice. And you can sketch your songs by Chord Progression function. Chord Progression function will provide numerous features for you. Chord NOTE supports widening the imagination of your wings for real composer. Advanced Option : Chord NOTE works fine without this option. However, when you’ll buy this low price add-on, you can use more Chords and Scales. It will provide a complete set usually. You can read full function description at support page. http://therootage.com/iphone/chord-note-en/
Gong Kempur Kemong
Experience the authentic sounds of Balinese Gamelan music with this app, featuring virtual implementations of the Gong, Kempur, and Kemong instruments. It offers a realistic playing experience with high-quality audio and detailed visuals, perfect for exploring traditional Balinese music.
- Authentic sampled sound bank
- Realistic playing experience
- Ultra-low latency audio playback
- Zoomable instrument views
- Customizable cipher notation display
- Ad-free experience
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World's first iPhone/iPad implementation of the main instruments of a Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar! The Gong, Kempur, and Kemong are instruments of the Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar that mark the musical cycles called gongan, and are used in every piece of traditional Balinese gamelan music. ** Note that the Gong and Kempur produce very low-pitched sounds and require a high-quality sound system for best sound reproduction. The use of a high-quality headphone or external amplifier with good bass response is recommended. * Authentic sound bank sampled directly from real instruments * User interaction designed to replicate true playing experience * Playing sound can be stopped --- essential for Gamelan! * High-quality photos showcasing real instruments * Optimized for ultra-low latency audio playback * Zoomable views for detailed instrument exploration * Customizable display of cipher notations to suit your preferences * Completely ad-free for uninterrupted enjoyment
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chord NOTE at 62% against Gong Kempur Kemong's 0%. Chord NOTE also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months). Gong Kempur Kemong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Chord NOTE costs $2.99 and Gong Kempur Kemong $2.99 up front. Chord NOTE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gong Kempur Kemong asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chord NOTE ships an update every 2 months, Gong Kempur Kemong every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chord NOTE | Gong Kempur Kemong |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hidenori Matsuoka | emacsian Company Limited |
Customer experience
Chord NOTE
Gong Kempur Kemong
In-app purchases
Chord NOTE
- Advanced Option$1.99
Gong Kempur Kemong
No in-app purchases
Questions
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