Comparison

AxeChords vs 7

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

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About

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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Focuses on 7 essential chords
  • Explains 7 core notes
  • Simplifies music theory
  • Musical learning approach
  • Suitable for beginners
Features
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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.

Screenshots

AxeChords4 screens
74 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AxeChords costs $1.99 and 7 $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AxeChords versus 7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxeChords7
Price$1.99 — better$6.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB373 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph SvantnerSamuel Sanchez

In-app purchases

None

AxeChords

No in-app purchases

None

7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AxeChords free?
AxeChords costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 7 free?
7 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AxeChords or 7 have ads?
Neither AxeChords nor 7 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AxeChords or 7?
AxeChords ships an update every 3 days, and 7 every 5 days. Most recently, AxeChords was updated on November 4, 2026 and 7 on November 5, 2026.

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