Comparison

ChordMaster AI vs Akordify

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

Head to head
About

ChordMaster AI

Features
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Play a song, and ChordMaster AI tells you the chords. You also get the lyrics, the key, the tempo and a capo suggestion, so you can start playing along in minutes instead of working it out by ear for an hour. HOW IT WORKS 1. Record a song with your microphone, or upload an audio file from your phone 2. ChordMaster AI listens and finds the chords 3. Play it back and follow along. The current chord and lyric line light up as the song plays. WHAT YOU GET FREE - Chords, lyrics, key and tempo for any song - Capo suggestion - Transpose the chords to any key - Chords and lyrics that follow along during playback - Chord library with finger diagrams - 3 songs a day, recordings up to 2 minutes - Save up to 5 songs PRO - Slow any song down without changing the pitch - Loop the hard part until you've got it - Unlimited songs, no daily limit - Record up to 10 minutes - Print-ready chord and lyric sheets (PDF) - Waveform that follows the song as it plays - Unlimited saved songs The yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial. GREAT FOR - Guitarists learning songs by ear - Pianists who want a quick chord chart - Worship leaders getting ready for Sunday - Songwriters studying how songs are built - Music teachers making lesson material SUBSCRIPTION INFO Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings at any time. If you start a free trial, it becomes a paid subscription unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sketchmyapp.com/chordmasterai/privacy Terms of Use: https://sketchmyapp.com/chordmasterai/terms

About

Akordify

Features
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Play any song from YouTube instantly. Find it right in the app and start playing. No more hunting for chords online or dealing with bad transcriptions. Akordify shows you the chords exactly as they sound in the recording, scrolling in sync with the music. You just play along. HOW IT WORKS 1. Search for a song right in the app 2. Hit play and watch the chords land exactly with the music 3. Play along on guitar, piano, or ukulele WHAT YOU GET • Chords synced with playback • One-tap transpose to any key • Capo suggestions that tell you where to put it • Slow down playback while you're learning • Built-in precision tuner • Chord shapes for guitar, piano, and ukulele • Your own library and playlists For beginners learning their favorite songs, and experienced players who just want to play right now. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ChordMaster AI3 screens
Akordify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Akordify at none against ChordMaster AI's 2. Akordify also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ChordMaster AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Akordify asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChordMaster AI ships an update every 3 weeks, Akordify daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ChordMaster AI versus Akordify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChordMaster AIAkordify
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames PeltonAkordify

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ChordMaster AI

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

Akordify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChordMaster AI free?
ChordMaster AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Akordify free?
Akordify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChordMaster AI or Akordify have ads?
Neither ChordMaster AI nor Akordify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChordMaster AI or Akordify?
ChordMaster AI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Akordify daily. Most recently, ChordMaster AI was updated on October 30, 2026 and Akordify on October 31, 2026.

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