Comparison

1 to A vs Chord Progression Visualizer

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

Head to head
About

1 to A

Learn the Nashville Number System for music. Select a key and instantly see corresponding chords. Tap any number to view fingering diagrams.

Highlights
  • Nashville Number System explained
  • Chord translations for major keys
  • Fingering diagrams for chords
  • Key selection
  • Interactive chord lookup
Features
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Ever wonder how people play music with a number? 1 to A makes sense of the number system and shows you the translation for all major keys. Simply select a key and see the chord that corresponds! Don't know how to play that chord? We got you just click on the number and view the fingering!

About

Chord Progression Visualizer

Visually build and audition chord progressions with color-coded guidance. Sketch, record, and refine your musical ideas, then export them as MIDI to your DAW. Explore harmony and arrangements without needing extensive music theory knowledge.

Highlights
  • Visual chord progression builder
  • Color-coded harmony guidance
  • Sketch, record, and loop ideas
  • Adjust BPM and key
  • MIDI export to DAW
  • 19 chord types (premium)
Features
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“Audition every chord and craft progressions — all with two thumbs, under the covers.” Build chord progressions visually. Visual Chord Planner makes harmony clear. Stop guessing your next chord. Visual Chord Planner color-codes your chord progression so you can hear and see your music come together — fast. ■ Design chord progressions your way Every chord type across all 12 keys, on one screen. Circle of Fifths color-coding shows which chord sounds right next in your progression — no theory degree needed. ■ Sketch, record, and refine Tap to audition → add to sequencer → loop. Turn chord progression ideas into structured arrangements instantly. Adjust BPM and key to explore new variations. ■ MIDI export to your DAW Finalize your chord progression, then export MIDI directly to any DAW. Keep your creative flow going from idea to finished track. --- Premium unlocks: · 19 chord types · 19 timbres (2 free) · Unlimited project saves · MIDI export · Ad-free --- Built for: · Songwriters who want to try out chord progressions fast · Producers and beatmakers looking for fresh harmonic ideas · Guitarists and pianists building a chord progression vocabulary · Anyone bridging ideas to arrangement without hitting theory walls - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://honorable-income-bde.notion.site/Visual-Chord-Planner-31b0dbff99c280b3a614f1ed74bd0f0c

Screenshots

1 to A3 screens
Chord Progression Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1 to A at 100% against Chord Progression Visualizer's 0%. 1 to A also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Chord Progression Visualizer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. 1 to A sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chord Progression Visualizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1 to A holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 1 to A's written reviews are positive against 0% of Chord Progression Visualizer's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
1 to A versus Chord Progression Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1 to AChord Progression Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean MosesWABI PLANT

Customer experience

1 to A

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chord Progression Visualizer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

1 to A

One-time1
  • 1 to A Premium$1.99
2 purchases

Chord Progression Visualizer

Subscriptions2
  • PremiumPlna$2.991 Month
  • Premium1Year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is 1 to A free?
1 to A is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chord Progression Visualizer free?
Chord Progression Visualizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 1 to A or Chord Progression Visualizer?
1 to A is rated higher. 1 to A averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Chord Progression Visualizer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 1 to A or Chord Progression Visualizer have ads?
Chord Progression Visualizer shows ads; 1 to A does not.

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