Comparison

Simple Chords vs Recording Mate

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

Head to head
About

Simple Chords

Features
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Simple Chords is an easy-to-use song and chord editor designed for musicians, singers, and songwriters. Whether you are practicing, performing, or composing, this app provides the essential tools to manage your song sheets and enhance your music experience. Key Features: Song Library: Keep all your custom song sheets organized and accessible in one portable place. Multi-Column View: Optimize your screen layout to see more of your song sheet at once. (Optimized for iPad and larger screens). Auto-Scroll: Play hands-free without dropping a single beat during practice or live sets. Instant Transposition: Seamlessly shift keys. Font Size & Custom Layouts: Adjust text sizes and spacing for perfect readability on stage or in the studio. Flexible Display Modes: Toggle easily between "Lyrics with Chords" or a clean "Lyrics Only" view. Whether you are performing live, jamming with friends, or writing your next song, Simple Chords keeps your music organized. Download Simple Chords today! Terms and Conditions (EULA): https://www.simplechords.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.simplechords.app/privacy-policy

About

Recording Mate

Features
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An SV2 MIDI device is required. Recording Mate is a simple MIDI recording app that lets you connect an SV2 MIDI device, record your performance, and play it back easily. You can record up to 4 tracks, making it easy to separate different instruments or performance parts. Recorded tracks can be played back instantly, and you can mute specific tracks when you want to listen to only selected parts. Your MIDI performance can be saved as a MIDI file and shared with other apps or devices. Key Features: SV2 MIDI device connection support Record up to 4 MIDI tracks Track playback and mute control Delete and re-record tracks Save and share MIDI files

Screenshots

Simple Chords4 screens
Recording Mate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recording Mate at none against Simple Chords's 1. Simple Chords's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Chords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Recording Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Chords ships an update every 5 days, Recording Mate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Simple Chords versus Recording Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ChordsRecording Mate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size67 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMARLON MESTICAsung keun lee

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Chords

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Recording Mate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Chords free?
Simple Chords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recording Mate free?
Recording Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Chords or Recording Mate have ads?
Neither Simple Chords nor Recording Mate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Chords or Recording Mate?
Simple Chords ships an update every 5 days, and Recording Mate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Chords was updated on November 4, 2026 and Recording Mate on November 5, 2026.

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