Comparison

MusicSoft Manager vs Chords Compass

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

Head to head
About

MusicSoft Manager

Connect your Yamaha digital instrument to your iOS device to transfer content via Wi-Fi. Easily back up and restore instrument data, manage files, and share data with your computer and cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi instrument connection
  • Content transfer to instrument
  • Instrument data backup
  • Instrument data restore
  • File name management
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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You can use this app to connect your Yamaha digital instrument with an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Compatible instrument users can transfer the content to the instrument using a Wi-Fi connection. You can also back up your instrument data or restore data to your instrument. **Use the iOS/iPadOS "Files" app or iTunes file sharing feature to transfer data from your computer or various cloud storage services to your instrument.** [Functions] - Backup data on your instrument to the app, or restore data to your instrument from the app. Compatible Yamaha instruments with Wi-Fi capability can connect to an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad via Wi-Fi connection and transfer content. You can also connect your instrument to an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and backup your song data to the MusicSoft Manager. You can then transfer the song data stored in the app back to your instrument. - Data management Changing file names and other functions that are more time consuming to perform on the instrument can be done directly and easily from the app itself. - Seamlessly share data with your computer and cloud storage using the "Files" app and iTunes file sharing. The "Files" app integration allows you to transfer data from your preferred storage services (such as iCloud Drive, etc.) or your computer to MusicSoft Manager. Data stored in MusicSoft Manager can also be backed up to your preferred locations.

About

Chords Compass

Explore over 250,000 chords for piano, guitar, ukulele, and more. This app provides visual chord charts, authentic sounds, and features like left-handed mode and custom tunings for musicians of all levels.

Highlights
  • 250,000+ chords
  • 7 instrument support
  • Visual chord charts
  • Authentic audio previews
  • Left-handed mode
  • Custom tunings
Features
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Unlock your musical creativity. Explore chords like never before! Chords Compass is your all-in-one chord reference tool for Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, and Balalaika. Designed for musicians of all levels—from absolute beginners to advanced composers — this powerful app puts over 250,000 chords at your fingertips. What Users Say: + “This is great! This is what I've been looking for. Easy to navigate, easy to understand. Fantastic.” (by Ryan) + “Helpful app. Has all the basics and a few more chords. Easy to use and has fingerings for different instruments.” (by Mike Lund) + “Thanks. Helps with school lessons, especially intervals. “(by Vyl Dex) Why Musicians Love Chords Compass: + Access over 250,000 chords instantly in any key, chord type, or position across 7 instruments + Visual chord charts and authentic sounds let you hear and play each chord + Piano features chord inversion tools; string instruments include fretboard positioning, left-handed mode, and alternate tunings + Optimized for both learning and professional composition Key Features: + Supports: Piano, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Balalaika + 56 chord types in all keys and positions + High-quality chord diagrams with audio previews + Full support for left-handed musicians + Custom tuning and fret location options + Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Perfect For: + Songwriters + Music educators and students + Self-taught musicians + Beginners + Anyone wanting to explore harmony in depth One-time purchase! No ads! No subscriptions! Just music-making made simple! Buy Chords Compass Now! Whether you're composing your next track or starting to learn music, Chords Compass gives you the tools to expand your creativity!

Screenshots

MusicSoft Manager4 screens
Chords Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chords Compass at 67% against MusicSoft Manager's 14%. Chords Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20). MusicSoft Manager's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

MusicSoft Manager is free to download; Chords Compass costs $9.99 up front. MusicSoft Manager sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Chords Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MusicSoft Manager versus Chords Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusicSoft ManagerChords Compass
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating2.6 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationMax Schlee

Customer experience

MusicSoft Manager

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative75.0%

Chords Compass

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

20 purchases

MusicSoft Manager

One-time20
  • The Entertainer$0.99
  • Piano Man$2.99
  • Star Wars$3.99
Show 17 more
  • Hallelujah$3.99
  • You Raise Me Up$3.99
  • Someone Like You$3.99
  • Desperado$3.99
  • Happy$3.99
  • Imagine$3.99
  • Let It Go (from Frozen)$3.99
  • Deck the Halls$3.99
  • Crush$3.99
  • Blue$3.99
  • Boom!Boom!Boom!Boom!$3.99
  • Better Off Alone$3.99
  • When the Going Gets Tough$3.99
  • You Gotta Be$3.99
  • Cloud No. 9$3.99
  • Be Yourself$3.99
  • Waiting For Tonight$3.99
None

Chords Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MusicSoft Manager free?
MusicSoft Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chords Compass free?
Chords Compass costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MusicSoft Manager or Chords Compass have ads?
Neither MusicSoft Manager nor Chords Compass shows ads.

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