Comparison

Cloud Memo vs ChordMarker

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Memo

Features
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Main features 1. Simple and easy-to-use memo function 2. Cross-device with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch(read only) 3. Encrypt and store data in iCloud 4. Data Backup (Upgrade) 5. Data Export / Import (Upgrade) 6. Pressing the music note button will play lively background music * When the mobile data connection is not on the primary line, please turn the mobile data OFF/ON on your iPhone to reflect it on your Apple Watch.

About

ChordMarker

Create and edit song chord charts with a simple text format. Easily add chords, preview, transpose, and export your song sheets as PDF, image, or text. Ideal for songwriters, musicians, and teachers.

Highlights
  • ChordMark notation for chart creation
  • Dedicated chord keyboard for fast input
  • Scan text from images
  • Instant key transposition
  • Export as PDF, image, or plain text
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Scan lyrics from a photo, add chords with a dedicated keyboard, transpose for any singer, then export a clean PDF, image, or text chart. ChordMarker takes you from scattered lyrics to a chart ready for practice, rehearsal, or the stage. Skip the complexity of full music notation software. Write lyrics and chords in the lightweight ChordMark text format and preview a clear, readable chart as you work. It is a focused workflow for guitar, piano, keys, vocals, and band rehearsals. CAPTURE LYRICS AND BUILD FASTER • Recognize lyrics from your camera or photo library • Import lyrics from a text file • Enter chords, sections, and meter with a dedicated keyboard • Preview the finished layout while you edit ADAPT EVERY CHART • Transpose up or down for different vocal ranges • Switch among chord symbols, Roman numerals, and Nashville Numbers • Prefer sharps, flats, or automatic accidentals • Align chords with lyrics for a chart that is easy to follow SHARE AND KEEP YOUR LIBRARY CLOSE • Export PDF, image, or plain text for printing and sharing • Save chart images directly to Photos • Sync your personal library across iPhone and iPad with iCloud • Browse, like, and import public Community Charts • Publish your own charts and keep shared copies updated • Create, find, and open charts with Spotlight and Shortcuts ChordMarker is built for guitarists, keyboard players, singers, music teachers, songwriters, worship teams, and bandmates who need dependable lyrics-and-chords charts without a heavyweight scoring tool. Turn your next set of lyrics into a chart you can practice, print, and share.

Screenshots

Cloud Memo2 screens
ChordMarker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cloud Memo at Free against ChordMarker's $4.99. ChordMarker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Cloud Memo is free to download; ChordMarker costs $4.99 up front. Cloud Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChordMarker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Memo ships an update every 11 days, ChordMarker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Cloud Memo versus ChordMarker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud MemoChordMarker
PriceFree — better$4.99
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAOTO UENO梦阳 许

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud Memo

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Plus$0.99
None

ChordMarker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Memo free?
Cloud Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChordMarker free?
ChordMarker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloud Memo or ChordMarker have ads?
Neither Cloud Memo nor ChordMarker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Memo or ChordMarker?
Cloud Memo ships an update every 11 days, and ChordMarker weekly. Most recently, Cloud Memo was updated on November 4, 2026 and ChordMarker on October 30, 2026.

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