# Play Ukulele vs UkeLib Chords

The clearest difference is rating: UkeLib Chords at 4.8 against Play Ukulele's 2.0. UkeLib Chords also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 57%) and ratings volume (335 vs 8). Play Ukulele's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UkeLib Chords holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UkeLib Chords has 335 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Play Ukulele's written reviews are positive against 92% of UkeLib Chords's.

Play Ukulele ships an update every 3 months, UkeLib Chords monthly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Ukulele | UkeLib Chords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-ukulele/id565075181/reviews) | **[4.8 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukelib-chords/id1397148172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **335** |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **91.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 13 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GaHyun KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/565075184) | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) |

## What reviewers say

### Play Ukulele

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-ukulele/id565075181)

Transform your smartphone into a virtual ukulele. Learn chords, practice songs, and experiment with different tunings. Ideal for aspiring musicians or those without a physical instrument.

**Highlights:** Virtual ukulele simulator, Chord finder with display, Customizable chord editing, Real ukulele sound samples, Save and switch up to 8 chords, Tuning mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### UkeLib Chords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukelib-chords/id1397148172)

Access a comprehensive ukulele chord library with all possible positions and suggested fingerings. Hear how chords sound with audio demonstrations and quickly find any chord using the search function. This tool is beneficial for both beginner and advanced ukulele players.

**Highlights:** Vast ukulele chord library, Suggested fingering for chords, Audio demonstration of chords, Search and find chords quickly, Multiple ukulele tunings supported, Export chords as PNG or MIDI

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for finding chords
- 👍 Vast chord library
- 👍 Simple and convenient interface
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Sounds for different tunings (baritone, low G)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Some chords are not useful for certain users
- 👎 Lack of alternate fingering for some chords
- 👎 D7 chord is incorrect
- 👎 Too many commercials (mentioned by one user)
- 👎 Notes not named for red dots

**Reported bugs**

- D7 chord is wrong
- App still says KEY after upgrade instead of ROOT

**Requested features**

- Ability to save chords or song arrangements
- Ability to see notes corresponding to red dots
- Improvement similar to the second version of GtrLib Chords
- Ability to favorite chord positions and categorize them
- Ideas for song beats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play Ukulele free?

Play Ukulele is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UkeLib Chords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play Ukulele or UkeLib Chords?

UkeLib Chords is rated higher. Play Ukulele averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while UkeLib Chords averages 4.8 from 335 ratings.

### Do Play Ukulele or UkeLib Chords have ads?

UkeLib Chords shows ads; Play Ukulele does not.

### Which is updated more often, Play Ukulele or UkeLib Chords?

Play Ukulele ships an update every 3 months, and UkeLib Chords monthly. Most recently, Play Ukulele was updated on October 12, 2026 and UkeLib Chords on October 12, 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.*