# Vinyl Record vs ChordMaster

The clearest difference is price: ChordMaster at Free against Vinyl Record's $3.99. ChordMaster also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Vinyl Record's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ChordMaster is free to download; Vinyl Record costs $3.99 up front. ChordMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Vinyl Record asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChordMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Vinyl Record ships an update fortnightly, ChordMaster every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vinyl Record | ChordMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyl-record/id6448477385/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordmaster-learn-and-train/id6777138096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 21 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415) | [Thanh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776693838) |

## What reviewers say

### Vinyl Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyl-record/id6448477385)

Experience your music library with a visual vinyl player emulator. Choose from various record patterns and colors to personalize your listening experience. This app requires music to be present in your Apple Music library.

**Highlights:** Plays music from Apple Music, Animated vinyl record display, Customizable record patterns, Color customization for records, No advertising, No in-app purchases, No tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ChordMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordmaster-learn-and-train/id6777138096)

This app is a comprehensive music tool for learning instruments, understanding harmony, and practicing effectively. It offers an interactive chord library, song creation features, and music theory exploration. Practice chord changes, identify notes, and train your ear with various exercises.

**Highlights:** Interactive chord library with instrument diagrams, Advanced search and analysis for chord identification, Creative song book with custom accompaniment patterns, Pro training for chord changes and ear training, Music theory exploration with Circle of Fifths, Multi-instrument support (Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Bass)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChordMaster Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ChordMaster Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| ChordMaster Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vinyl Record free?

Vinyl Record costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChordMaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vinyl Record or ChordMaster?

ChordMaster is rated higher. Vinyl Record averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ChordMaster averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Vinyl Record or ChordMaster have ads?

ChordMaster shows ads; Vinyl Record does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vinyl Record or ChordMaster?

Vinyl Record ships an update fortnightly, and ChordMaster every 10 days. Most recently, Vinyl Record was updated on October 10, 2026 and ChordMaster on October 6, 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.*