# Chord! vs Solo

The clearest difference is price: Chord! at $4.99 against Solo's $17.99. Chord! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Chord! costs $4.99 and Solo $17.99 up front. Solo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Chord! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chord! against 4.7 for Solo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 383 and 657 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

Chord! ships an update every 3 weeks, Solo monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chord! | Solo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $17.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord/id606691230/reviews)** | [4.7 (657 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-fretboard-visualization/id1537057699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 383 | **657** |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #196 | **#188** |
| Size | 18 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Grapperon](https://appshunter.io/developer/606691233) | [Trio Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537057701) |

## What reviewers say

### Chord!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord/id606691230)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app serves as a comprehensive reference for chords and scales, supporting various fretted instruments. It allows users to create songs, transpose them, and generate printable PDFs. It also offers features for analyzing and understanding chord and scale formations, even for beginners.

**Highlights:** Chord and scale reference for fretted instruments, Chord and scale fingering computation, Song writing and transposition, Print-ready PDF generation, Audio track linking and playback, Chord and scale analysis, Customizable tunings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful chord and scale generation
- 👍 Highly customizable for various instruments and tunings
- 🔍 Reverse chord lookup feature
- 💡 Comprehensive chord and scale database
- 👍 Useful for songwriting and music theory learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Steep learning curve, could use better documentation
- 🔍 Reverse chord lookup not always accurate
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Chord harmonization issues
- Inconsistent behavior when modifying chord voicings

**Requested features**

- Audio playback of created songs
- Improved workflow for editing and saving custom chords
- Integration with music notation software
- More tutorial videos and user guides


### Solo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-fretboard-visualization/id1537057699)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Master your guitar fretboard with this interactive trainer. Learn note names, intervals, chord changes, and scales through guided exercises. Designed by professional guitarists, it offers customizable workouts for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Fretboard visualization, Note name trainer, Interval shape memorization, Chord change outlining, Scale practice, Interactive fretboards, Customizable workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Tunings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Chord Progressions | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent practice tool
- 👍 Helps improve fretboard knowledge
- 👍 Versatile and configurable
- 👍 Detailed video tutorials
- 👍 Accurate note detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Note detection issues
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Unintuitive for beginners
- 🐛 Limited functionality for the price

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when launching the app
- Inconsistent note detection
- Inability to save progress or settings

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create custom chord progressions
- Integrate metronome functionality
- Provide visual representation of intervals on staff
- Add option to practice natural notes only
- Implement option to hear chord tones in the background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chord! free?

Chord! costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solo free?

Solo costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chord! or Solo?

Chord! is rated higher. Chord! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while Solo averages 4.7 from 657 ratings.

### Do Chord! or Solo have ads?

Neither Chord! nor Solo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chord! or Solo?

Chord! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solo monthly. Most recently, Chord! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Solo on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chord! or Solo?

Chord! currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and Solo at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*