AxeChords vs 7
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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!
7
This app simplifies music theory for guitarists by focusing on the 7 essential chords and 7 notes that underpin most popular songs. It offers a musical approach to understanding why music sounds good, avoiding overwhelming charts and terminology.
- Focuses on 7 essential chords
- Explains 7 core notes
- Simplifies music theory
- Musical learning approach
- Suitable for beginners
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7-Theory Guitar — Music Theory Made Simple Most guitarists feel lost when they try to learn music theory. Too many scales, too many chords, too many rules — and none of it feels musical. 7-Theory Guitar flips the script. Instead of overwhelming you with charts and terminology, it guides you through the 7 essential chords and 7 notes that form the backbone of almost every popular song. If you can count to 7, you can finally understand why music sounds good.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AxeChords at $1.99 against 7's $6.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
AxeChords costs $1.99 and 7 $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AxeChords ships an update every 3 days, 7 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AxeChords | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 373 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Svantner | Samuel Sanchez |
In-app purchases
AxeChords
No in-app purchases
7
No in-app purchases








