AxeChords vs SongTab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
AxeChords
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Learn all the basic Major and Minor Chords on Guitar using the CAGED System. (A system based on the open C, A, G, E, and D chords). Learn the foundation of all Jazz Chords with Shell Chords. (Root, 3rd, 7th). Master advanced Chords and their Inversions with Drop 2 and Drop 3 Chords. (2nd or 3rd highest note of a closed position Chord dropped an octave to spread out the voicing). Select any of 12 different Root Notes for each chord form, providing thousands of different combinations! Shows the scale degree of each chord note, as well as the suggested fingerings for each chord. Play each chord to hear how it sounds, choose from several different guitar types with strummed or picked chords. Context sensitive help available on each screen. Plus, you can also add your own custom User Chords!
SongTab
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SongTab is a chord recognition app designed for musicians and music enthusiasts. It identifies chords from audio, making it an essential tool for learning and transcribing songs. ## Key features: 1. Advanced Chord Recognition: SongTab excels at detecting a wide range of chords, from basic to complex jazz harmonies, including augmented, diminished, sixth chords, seventh chord, 7-flat-5 chords, inversions, and many others. 2. Capo Adjustment: Change virtual capo position to display transposed chord names. 3. Playback Speed Control: Alter song tempo without changing pitch. 4. Flexible Looping Options: Full song loop and A-B loop. ## Free Plan - Create 3 new projects per day - View chord progressions for the first minute of audio ## Pro Plan: - Identify chord progressions for entire songs - Unlimited projects - Adjustable playback speed ## About Subscriptions: SongTab offers three subscription plans to unlock unlimited access to all premium features: - 1-Month Subscription โ $0.99 USD/month - 6-Month Subscription โ $3.99 USD/half-year - 1-Year Subscription โ $6.99 USD/year Prices may vary by region and are converted to local currencies according to the App Store pricing matrix. Subscription Terms: All plans are auto-renewable. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your App Store account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the then-current subscription price. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://soulreload.com/app/songtab/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SongTab at Free against AxeChords's $1.99. AxeChords's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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SongTab is free to download; AxeChords costs $1.99 up front. SongTab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AxeChords asks for nothing beyond the download.
AxeChords ships an update every 3 days, SongTab every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AxeChords | SongTab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Svantner | ๅฐ่ ่ |
In-app purchases
AxeChords
No in-app purchases
SongTab
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Half-yearly$3.996 Months
- Pro Yearly$6.991 Year









