Comparison

Music Keyboard For Chords vs Ash

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

Head to head
About

Music Keyboard For Chords

This keyboard app simplifies typing musical notation, chord symbols, and notes directly into documents or social media. It offers quick access to essential music symbols without the need for copy-pasting.

Highlights
  • Type musical notes (A-G)
  • Input accidentals
  • Add chord symbols
  • Use numbers for chord extensions
  • Quick access to space, return, delete
Features
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Music Keyboard – Effortless Music Notation on the Go Tired of searching for special music symbols when writing chord charts or musical notes? Music Keyboard makes it easy to type musical notation anywhere—whether you're creating lead sheets, composing in a Google Doc, or discussing chords on social media. With a thoughtfully designed layout, Music Keyboard gives you quick access to essential music symbols, including: - Musical notes (A–G, a–g) - Accidentals - Chord symbols - Numbers for chord extensions (1–9, 0) - Easy access to space, return, and delete keys Designed for musicians, composers, and music educators, this keyboard simplifies music input so you can focus on your music—not finding the right key. No more copy-pasting symbols—just type and go! Privacy Policy 1. Information We Collect No Personal Data Collected Music Keyboard does not collect, store, or share any personal information. The app functions entirely on your device and does not transmit any data to external servers. No Keyboard Input Logging Music Keyboard does not record, store, or track what you type. All keystrokes remain private and are only sent to the active text field within your selected app. 2. Permissions & Full Access Why Does Music Keyboard Request "Full Access"? Some apps require "Allow Full Access" for third-party keyboards to function properly. If you enable this setting, Music Keyboard can be used across more apps. However, even with Full Access: We do not collect or transmit keystrokes We do not access any personal data No internet connection is used for keyboard operations Enabling Full Access is optional, and Music Keyboard will still function in many apps without it. 3. Data Sharing & Third Parties Music Keyboard: Does not share data with third parties Does not use analytics or tracking services Does not display ads or collect advertising data Your privacy is 100% respected at all times. 4. Children's Privacy Music Keyboard is safe for all ages. Since the app does not collect any data, there are no risks related to children's privacy. 5. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us: Email: appkeyboards@gmail.com We are committed to keeping Music Keyboard secure and private for all users. 6. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date" at the top. By using Music Keyboard, you agree to this Privacy Policy. This ensures compliance with Apple's App Store privacy requirements while making it clear that your app does not collect any user data. Let me know if you need any adjustments!

About

Ash

Features
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Native SSH client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open a shell, push files over SFTP, forward a port, monitor a server. Terminal — multiple sessions, configurable shell, fonts, theme. Hold-and-drag cursor scrub, two-finger paste, pinch zoom. ⌘T / ⌘W / ⌘1-9 on iPad and Mac. SFTP — browse, upload, download, edit text files inline. Save with sudo when needed. Drag-and-drop from Files or Finder. Server Dashboard — live CPU, RAM, disk, latency. OS, kernel, uptime. Port Forwarding — local (-L) and remote (-R) tunnels, multiple per host. SSH Keys — generate Ed25519 or RSA on-device. Import from Files or clipboard. Stored in iOS Keychain. Face ID / Touch ID lock. Connections survive the lock screen. Keepalive defeats NAT timeouts. Auto-reconnect on Wi-Fi / cellular handoff. No telemetry. No analytics. No ads. Host configs sync only via your private iCloud, opt-in.

Screenshots

Music Keyboard For Chords1 screens
Ash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ash at Free against Music Keyboard For Chords's $0.99. Music Keyboard For Chords's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On 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

Ash is free to download; Music Keyboard For Chords costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Music Keyboard For Chords ships an update weekly, Ash every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Music Keyboard For Chords versus Ash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusic Keyboard For ChordsAsh
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShawn BouckeArtem Sharifullin

In-app purchases

None

Music Keyboard For Chords

No in-app purchases

None

Ash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Music Keyboard For Chords free?
Music Keyboard For Chords costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ash free?
Ash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Music Keyboard For Chords or Ash have ads?
Neither Music Keyboard For Chords nor Ash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Music Keyboard For Chords or Ash?
Music Keyboard For Chords ships an update weekly, and Ash every 3 months. Most recently, Music Keyboard For Chords was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ash on October 14, 2026.

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