Comparison

Rhythmushi vs Chords Pad

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

Head to head
About

Rhythmushi

Explore a collection of simple musical instruments brought to life with engaging animations. Discover a playful way to interact with music and create your own melodies.

Highlights
  • Simple musical instruments
  • Engaging animations
  • Interactive music creation
  • Playful sound exploration
Features
Read full description

This is simple musical instruments with animation. His name is Rhythmushi.

About

Chords Pad

Explore musical chords with an interactive keyboard display and customizable pads. Visualize chord tones, experiment with progressions, and play notes via MIDI. Unlock advanced features and sounds through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Chord tone display on keyboard
  • Customizable chord pads
  • Chord progression builder
  • MIDI Bluetooth support
  • Multiple chord list layouts
  • Adjustable keyboard range
Read full description

This app can easily check the sound and the display on the keyboard of the chord tone of musical chords. We have prepared various UI for checking the chords. Use the method that suits you. - Pad Display - Chord List - Pad Display - Custom Pad - Chord Progress [Chord List] You can select from the following patterns for the chord button list display. It supports chord reordering and toggling chord visibility. - Each key : Displays all types of chord patterns in a list for each key - Vertical : Displays all types of chord patterns vertically and each key horizontally - Horizontal : Displays all types of chord patterns horizontally with each key vertically [Custom pad] Larger buttons than the chord list are arranged. You can freely set the chord and key for each button. [Chord Progress] Add common chord progressions from presets or create your own. You can also edit individual chords, transpose, reorder, and delete chord progressions. In either case, when the chord button is tapped, the selected chord is played and the chord tone is displayed on the keyboard. * If you'd like to display all the chord patterns including tension (b9, # 9, 11, # 11, b13, 13), You need In-App Purchase. [Chord inversion area] When you select a chord in "Chord List" or "Custom Pad," its root position and inversions appear below the chord button area. Example: - CM7 : C E G B (Root position) - CM7/E : E G B C - CM7/G : G B C E - CM7/B : B C E G The note after "/" indicates the bass note. Scroll horizontally through the inversions and tap a button to play it and display its notes on the keyboard. The inversion area for "Custom Pad" can be shown or hidden with "Inversion display" in Settings. Other features: - Supports chord reordering and toggling chord visibility in the "Chord List". ([Settings screen] - [Edit Chord List]) - The keyboard can be slid with the slider. (range: C2 ~ C7) And the keyboard also supports playing. - There are 28 types in all kinds of sound. (It is 9 kinds can be used in the initial state. To use all type, you need In-App Purchase.) - Supports Bluetooth MIDI connection. - Supports sending MIDI messages (note on / off). Chord list: M, 7, 7(b5), 7(#5), 6, 6 9, 9, add9, M7, M9, M7(b5), M7(#5), m, m6, m6 9, m(#5), m add9, m7, mM7, m7(b5), m7(#5), m9, mM9, aug, dim, dim7, sus4, 7sus4, 9sus4, M7sus4, M9sus4, sus2, 7sus2, M7sus2 (To use below, you need In-App Purchase.) 7(b9), 7(#9), 7(#11), 7(b13), 7(13), 7(b9 #11), 7(b9 b13), 7(b9 13), 9(#11), 9(b13), 9(13), 7(#9 #11), 7(#9 b13), 7(#9 13), M7(#11), M9(#11), M7(13), M9(13), m7(11), m7(13), m9(11), m7(b5 11), m7(b5 13) If you would like to create more flexible chord progressions or compose music using chords, try iOS app "Piano Chords Master".

Screenshots

Rhythmushi3 screens
Chords Pad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chords Pad at 4.9 against Rhythmushi's 3.3. Chords Pad also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 141 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 64%). Rhythmushi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. Chords Pad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Rhythmushi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chords Pad holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Rhythmushi's written reviews are positive against 77% of Chords Pad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythmushi ships an update every 141 months, Chords Pad every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Rhythmushi versus Chords Pad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythmushiChords Pad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (21 ratings)4.9 (96 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.8% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2196 — better
Update frequencyEvery 141 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsubasa NaruseLoop-Sessions.LLC.

Customer experience

Rhythmushi

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral19.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative29.3%

Chords Pad

All ratings96 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative12.9%

In-app purchases

None

Rhythmushi

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Chords Pad

One-time4
  • All sounds are available$0.99
  • Available sending MIDI message$0.99
  • All chords are available$2.49
Show 1 more
  • Always remove ads.$7.99

Questions

Is Rhythmushi free?
Rhythmushi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chords Pad free?
Chords Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rhythmushi or Chords Pad?
Chords Pad is rated higher. Rhythmushi averages 3.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Chords Pad averages 4.9 from 96 ratings.
Do Rhythmushi or Chords Pad have ads?
Chords Pad shows ads; Rhythmushi does not.
Which is updated more often, Rhythmushi or Chords Pad?
Rhythmushi ships an update every 141 months, and Chords Pad every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rhythmushi was updated on October 22, 2026 and Chords Pad on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons