ChordMapMidi vs Cruz GR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChordMapMidi
This app is a MIDI controller for exploring musical chords and progressions in major and minor keys. It sends note information to other synthesizer apps on your device, making it a portable tool for musicians and educators.
- Explore chords and progressions
- Major and minor keys
- MIDI controller functionality
- Sends note information to synth apps
- Portable music tool
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ChordMapMidi allows you to explore chords and chord progressions in both major and minor keys, one finger tap at a time. Note: ChordMapMidi is a MIDI controller. It doesn't create sound on its own. It sends note information to synthesizer apps you have on your device. ChordMapMidi is useful for songwriters, MIDI musicians, music educators... especially in places where the only instrument you have is the phone in your pocket. Have fun exploring chords and progressions!
Cruz GR
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Cruz GR turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful MIDI controller. Create custom pad layouts in seconds. Build rich chords in any key and adapt every grid to your workflow. Three modes: Notes: Play melodies, basslines, leads, and trigger samples. Chords: Generate musical voicings from simple triads to rich 11ths, voiced Compact, Open or Wide, across any scale and key. Control: Map pads to MIDI CC. Pair instantly with Cruz GR Connect, the Mac companion app. Stable, persistent connectivity over Wi-Fi or USB with support for multiple devices. Cruz GR Connect is included with your purchase and available on the Mac App Store. Designed for music production on Mac. Works with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and other major DAWs on Mac. Cruz GR is a MIDI controller and does not generate sound on its own. For live performance and studio recording, a USB connection is recommended.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cruz GR at every 2 weeks against ChordMapMidi's every 8 months. Cruz GR also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ChordMapMidi's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.4). On price, ads 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
ChordMapMidi costs $3.99 and Cruz GR $4.90 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ChordMapMidi ships an update every 8 months, Cruz GR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChordMapMidi | Cruz GR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $4.90 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malcolm Mugglin | CRUZ Conseil |
In-app purchases
ChordMapMidi
No in-app purchases
Cruz GR
No in-app purchases









