Comparison

AxeChords vs GTB Guitar Chords

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

Head to head
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

GTB Guitar Chords

This app is a comprehensive guitar reference tool, offering features like chord libraries, scale and mode references, a circle of fifths, and a metronome. It's designed for guitarists of all levels to learn faster and understand music theory.

Highlights
  • Chord library with multiple voicings
  • Scale and mode reference
  • Interactive circle of fifths
  • Diatonic chord generator
  • Fretboard note explorer
  • Offline metronome
Features
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Full guitar scale, interval, circle of fifths, Diatonic Chords, Neck Notes, and Metronome functions are available. GTB Chords is the modern guitar reference app for guitarists who want to learn faster, play smarter, and understand the music they love. Whether you're a beginner picking up your first chords or an intermediate player exploring jazz voicings, GTB Chords gives you a clean, distraction-free way to look things up — fast. WHAT'S INSIDE ▸ Chord Library Browse 45 chord qualities — from basic major and minor to seventh, ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth extensions. See up to 8 different voicing for every chord, from open position to the upper frets. Toggle between fingering numbers and note names to learn what you're playing. ▸ Scale Reference Explore 6 essential scales — Major, Natural Minor, Major Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic, Blues, and Harmonic Minor. See the formula, intervals, and notes in any key. ▸ Modes Master all seven modes of the major scale — Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. Understand the parent key, formula, and the unique character of each mode. ▸ Circle of 5ths An interactive circle of fifths with major keys, relative minors, and key signatures. Tap any segment to see how keys relate to each other. ▸ Diatonic Chords Pick a key, choose major or minor, and instantly see the seven chords that belong to that scale — perfect for songwriting and understanding chord progressions. ▸ Fretboard Explorer Tap any note on a 15-fret guitar neck to highlight every position of that note across all six strings. The fastest way to learn the fretboard. ▸ Metronome A simple, accurate metronome with adjustable BPM and time signatures. Practice with rhythm. WHY GTB CHORDS - Designed for clarity — no clutter, no upsells, no distractions. - Works completely offline — no account required, no data collected. - Native SwiftUI — fast, responsive, beautiful on any iPhone or iPad. - Built by a guitarist, for guitarists. PERFECT FOR - Beginners learning their first chord shapes - Intermediate players exploring extended harmony - Songwriters figuring out chord progressions - Teachers needing a clean reference for lessons - Anyone who loves the guitar and music theory GTB Chords is free to download and use, supported by occasional ads. Questions or feedback? Email: cylcode@icloud.com

Screenshots

AxeChords4 screens
GTB Guitar Chords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GTB Guitar Chords at Free against AxeChords's $1.99. AxeChords's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On 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

GTB Guitar Chords is free to download; AxeChords costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AxeChords ships an update every 3 days, GTB Guitar Chords every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AxeChords versus GTB Guitar Chords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxeChordsGTB Guitar Chords
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph SvantnerYILI CHO

In-app purchases

None

AxeChords

No in-app purchases

None

GTB Guitar Chords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AxeChords free?
AxeChords costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GTB Guitar Chords free?
GTB Guitar Chords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AxeChords or GTB Guitar Chords have ads?
GTB Guitar Chords shows ads; AxeChords does not.
Which is updated more often, AxeChords or GTB Guitar Chords?
AxeChords ships an update every 3 days, and GTB Guitar Chords every 11 days. Most recently, AxeChords was updated on November 8, 2026 and GTB Guitar Chords on November 9, 2026.

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