# All Guitar Chords vs Chords Max

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: All Guitar Chords at none against Chords Max's 1. All Guitar Chords also leads on ads (none vs shown). Chords Max's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chords Max sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. All Guitar Chords asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chords Max holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chords Max has 212 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of All Guitar Chords's written reviews are positive against 64% of Chords Max's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

All Guitar Chords ships an update every 2 months, Chords Max every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | All Guitar Chords | Chords Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-guitar-chords/id416947605/reviews) | **[4.6 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chords-max/id987698860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **212** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My App Catalog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/304048052) | [Keynote Star Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/386899141) |

## What reviewers say

### All Guitar Chords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-guitar-chords/id416947605)

This app is a comprehensive tool for guitarists of all levels. It offers a vast chord encyclopedia, scale references, arpeggio guides, and tools for understanding chord-scale relationships. Practice and explore with a virtual guitar and tuner.

**Highlights:** Guitar Chord Encyclopedia (3000+ chords), Comprehensive Scale Reference, Arpeggio Finder, Chord-Scale Relationship Guide, Alternate Tunings (36+), Guitar Tuner, Virtual Guitar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive chord library
- 🆓 Generous free features
- ⭐ Highly recommended by users
- 💡 Useful for songwriting
- 🎸 Great for all skill levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Recent updates ruined usability
- 😠 Overwhelmed by ads
- 😵 Cluttered and confusing interface
- 📉 Poor chord recognition after update
- 📱 Not optimized for older devices

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or stops responding
- Chord recognition issues after update
- App stuck on loading screen
- Inconsistent performance
- UI glitches after update

**Requested features**

- Add sound for chords
- Improve chord recognition for complex chords
- Fix bugs after recent updates
- Reduce or remove ads in the free version
- Improve UI for better readability


### Chords Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chords-max/id987698860)

Access thousands of guitar chords with detailed visual aids and audio playback. Explore variations, voicings, and finger positions on a realistic guitar image. Perfect for beginners and professionals looking to expand their chord knowledge.

**Highlights:** Thousands of guitar chords, Smart chord generator, Intuitive visual aids on guitar image, Listen to chords on acoustic, classical, electric, Discover chord voicings and shapes, Seamless chord navigation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Chords | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive chord reference
- 👍 Includes movable forms and variants
- 👍 Shows chords in all neck positions
- 👍 Provides recommended fingerings
- 👍 Covers common and obscure forms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No sound issue
- 🐛 In-app purchase restore issues
- 🐛 App not working after update
- 🐛 Missing advanced chord types
- 🐛 No option for left-handed users

**Reported bugs**

- App not launching after update
- Purchased items not restoring after reinstallation
- In-app purchase not restoring after iPhone restore
- No sound issue
- App forced rating and then required payment

**Requested features**

- Paid ad-free version
- Include Scales
- Listen to songs and show chords
- Ability to type in chord
- Update to include more chord types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is All Guitar Chords free?

All Guitar Chords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chords Max free?

Chords Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, All Guitar Chords or Chords Max?

Chords Max is rated higher. All Guitar Chords averages 4.2 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Chords Max averages 4.6 from 212 ratings.

### Do All Guitar Chords or Chords Max have ads?

Chords Max shows ads; All Guitar Chords does not.

### Which is updated more often, All Guitar Chords or Chords Max?

All Guitar Chords ships an update every 2 months, and Chords Max every 3 weeks. Most recently, All Guitar Chords was updated on November 1, 2026 and Chords Max on November 1, 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.*