Comparison

Modizer vs Song Chord Editor

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

Head to head
About

Modizer

Listen to music from classic computers and consoles, supporting over 1100 formats. Access extensive music databases, manage your collection with playlists and archives, and enjoy high-quality MIDI playback with lyrics. Features include background playback, visualizations, and a built-in web browser.

Highlights
  • Supports over 1100 music formats
  • High-quality MIDI playback with lyrics
  • Access to music databases (Modland, HVSC, ASMA)
  • Built-in web browser with FTP/HTTP downloads
  • Playlist and archive support
  • Multiple visualizations
  • Background playback
Features
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Modizer is a multiformat modules & chiptunes player which allows you to listen to computers and consoles music (ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, PC, GB, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, SMS, Genesis/Megadrive, PcEngine, PSX, Saturn, Dreamcast, Arcade, ...). Modizer provides also high quality MIDI playback. Minimum requirement is a device running iOS 15.6 or more. Optimized for retina display. Based on multiple high quality playback engines and using either the FTP server, the builtin WEB browser or the integrated Modland, HVSC & ASMA databases you can discover or listen again to the best music from the videogames (8/16/32bits era) and demoscene history. Discover some real gems from famous people like Chris Huelsbeck, Jochen Hippel, Purple Motion, Lizardking, Audiomonster or Rob Hubbard, ... Main features: -Large compatibility (more than 1100 formats) thanks to multiple playback engines : Amiga and PC modules, Atari ST/Amstrad CPC, C64, Nintendo/Sega/Nec/Sony and even more ... -Midi + Lyrics support (info screen). -Direct internet access to Modland, HVSC, ASMA, VGMRips, P2612, Snesmusic, SMS Power collections & more. -Built-in Web browser allowing FTP/HTTP downloads, bookmarks and support of ZIP,GZ,LZH & RAR archives. -Built-in FTP server over WIFI connection : upload your music files with a simple FTP client. -Airplay -Playlists support. -Archives support : zip, gz, lha/lzh, 7z, rar, rsn. -Cover support (png/jpg/gif). Covers can be downloaded within Modizer using the webbrowser & "copy" image. -Search function (in local files/playlists/Modland/HVSC). -Rating & play counter of files. -Multiple visualisations : Milkdrop presets, patterns, 2D&3D spectrums, oscilloscopes, ... -Background playback & remote controller. -Highly configurable behaviour. Disclaimer: Internet accesses to the Modland, HVSC & ASMA libraries are provided as an as-is service, guarantee for availability and/or functionality is not given. Use this application at your own risk.

About

Song Chord Editor

Features
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SongChordEditor is the modern musician's all-in-one workspace: a powerful tool for writing, organizing, and performing songs with clean chord alignment, instant transposition, and easy setlist management. No more messy PDFs, random screenshots, or printed binders. Keep everything in one place and ready for the stage. Create. Rehearse. Perform. Collaborate. Key Features Song library with lyrics, chords, and metadata True chord alignment with adjustable font size One-tap transposition (flat/sharp), for Chords and Tabs Auto-scroll, metronome, and tuner included Create setlists and reorder with drag-and-drop Cloud sync and real-time project collaboration Import songbooks (TXT, PDF, ZIP, JSON) Offline mode and optional local-only storage Backup and restore with optional encryption 12+ themes, dark mode, and multiple languages Whether you are leading worship, performing on stage, writing songs, or rehearsing with a band, SongChordEditor keeps your music clear, organized, and always ready.

Screenshots

Modizer4 screens
Song Chord Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Modizer at none against Song Chord Editor's shown. Modizer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Modizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Song Chord Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modizer ships an update monthly, Song Chord Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Modizer versus Song Chord Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModizerSong Chord Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYoyoFRDaniel Decastro

Bugs and requests

Modizer

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes when viewing playlists
  • Playlist not refreshing after deleting songs
  • SPC music looping issues
  • FLAC playback broken in recent update
  • SID track playback issues after update
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  • Favorites playlist not working as expected

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fade length setting
  • WSR (Wonderswan) format support
  • FLAC support
  • More frequent updates
  • UI customization options
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  • Ability to backup/restore playlists
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Infinite loop option for NSF files
  • Reduced volume for oscilloscope view

Song Chord Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Modizer

One-time3
  • Modizer small tip$1.99
  • Modizer medium tip$4.99
  • Modizer large tip$9.99
1 purchases

Song Chord Editor

One-time1
  • English$6.99

Questions

Is Modizer free?
Modizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Song Chord Editor free?
Song Chord Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Modizer or Song Chord Editor have ads?
Song Chord Editor shows ads; Modizer does not.
Which is updated more often, Modizer or Song Chord Editor?
Modizer ships an update monthly, and Song Chord Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Modizer was updated on September 7, 2026 and Song Chord Editor on September 15, 2026.

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