Comparison

Chorus vs Tone

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

Head to head
About

Chorus

Features
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Got a song idea but don't know where to start? Or want to sharpen your musical craft every single day? Chorus is the ultimate interactive songwriting studio, built to help songwriters, lyricists, and producers beat writer’s block, capture musical ideas, and turn creative sparks into complete songs. Whether you're a beginner finding your first melody or a seasoned pro refining your lyrical flow, Chorus gives you the complete digital toolset—and the daily training—to write better songs, faster. --- NEW: DAILY SONGWRITING TRAINING Think of it as Duolingo for your creativity. Build a bulletproof writing habit with bite-sized daily exercises designed to train your ear, expand your vocabulary, and master song structure. • Gamified writing prompts to stretch your lyrical muscles. • Core music theory and chord exercises made fun. • Track your daily streak and watch your songwriting craft level up. CAPTURE AUDIO & IDEAS ON THE FLY Never let a melody slip away. Record audio notes and vocal takes directly inside your project, side-by-side with your lyrics and chords. • Built-in audio recorder for quick vocal memos and riffs. • Dedicated standalone Chord Pads for freeform noodling and testing progressions. • Integrated Metronome to keep your performance perfectly in time. WRITE & COMPOSE WITH CONFIDENCE An advanced rhythm and chord player keeps you entirely in the zone. Everything you need to compose is right here, without ever switching apps. • Explore diverse picking patterns to find the perfect groove. • Save your tempo, key, and exact picking pattern automatically with your song. • Quick-tap Tempo Tapper and built-in tuner. START STRONG & FIND THE RIGHT WORDS • Song Kickstarter: Transforms raw inspiration into theme words, opening lines, and captivating chorus hooks. • Smart Rhyming Tools: Discover words that actually sing. Filter by syllables, emotional themes, and poetic style. • Trigger Words: Spark unexpected new creative directions whenever you hit a wall. A RECONSTRUCTED EXPERIENCE • All-New Homescreen: Dive straight into your latest project, jump into daily training, or start a fresh demo instantly from a beautiful, streamlined dashboard. • Global Search: Easily search and filter through your entire songbook library to find your past tracks in a flash. • Sync Everywhere: Your digital songbook seamlessly syncs across phone, tablet, and desktop. Made by songwriters, for songwriters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tone

Features
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Quickly and easily access full control of your Laney PRISM-MINI device. Select and edit presets, parameters and access the app controlled drum-machine. Key Features: • Connect to your Laney PRISM-MINI via Bluetooth. • Tweak, adjust and control your sound. • Edit, Save, Import and Export your own tone presets. • Import your own IRs. • Play along with the built in drum machine.

Screenshots

Chorus4 screens
Tone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tone at none against Chorus's 2. Tone also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Chorus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Tone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Chorus versus Tone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChorusTone
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom HicksHeadstock Distribution LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chorus

Subscriptions2
  • Chorus Studio Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Chorus Studio Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

Tone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chorus free?
Chorus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tone free?
Tone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chorus or Tone have ads?
Neither Chorus nor Tone shows ads.

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