# Chord NOTE vs MPC Progression Builder

The clearest difference is rating: MPC Progression Builder at 5.0 against Chord NOTE's 3.0. MPC Progression Builder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Chord NOTE costs $2.99 and MPC Progression Builder $2.99 up front. Chord NOTE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MPC Progression Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

MPC Progression Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chord NOTE | MPC Progression Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-note/id369248019/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mpc-progression-builder/id6754464447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hidenori Matsuoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/369248022) | [David Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848227755) |

## 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 |


### MPC Progression Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mpc-progression-builder/id6754464447)

Create and export musical chord progressions for your music production workflow. Features include keyboard, scale-based, and circle of fifths modes for building and refining harmonic ideas. Export directly to MPC devices or as standard MIDI files for use in any DAW.

**Highlights:** Virtual keyboard for direct chord input, Build progressions with up to 16 chords, Scale-based chord suggestions, Circle of Fifths progression builder, MPC-ready .progression file export, Standard MIDI file export, Instant playback and auditioning

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chord NOTE free?

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

### Is MPC Progression Builder free?

MPC Progression Builder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chord NOTE or MPC Progression Builder?

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

### Do Chord NOTE or MPC Progression Builder have ads?

Neither Chord NOTE nor MPC Progression Builder shows ads.

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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.*