# Chord Studio vs Sequentia

The clearest difference is rating: Chord Studio at 5.0 against Sequentia's 4.7. Sequentia's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chord Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sequentia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chord Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequentia has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chord Studio | Sequentia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-studio/id6749439732/reviews)** | [4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequentia-midi-sequencer/id6781016888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 198 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jin Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830436291) | [Yahor Kamarou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551374720) |

## What reviewers say

### Chord Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-studio/id6749439732)

This app helps musicians play, recognize, and create chord progressions. It offers real-time chord recognition, MIDI keyboard support, and tools to craft and export custom musical arrangements. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with a clean interface and regular updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time chord recognition, Custom chord progression creation, MIDI keyboard support, Chord lookup and voicings, Built-in metronome, Export progressions to MIDI

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chord Studio Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Chord Studio Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Sequentia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequentia-midi-sequencer/id6781016888)

This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful MIDI sequencer for hardware synthesizers and drum machines. Generate complex musical patterns, control parameters, and integrate with your DAW. Save and export your creations for further editing.

**Highlights:** Generative MIDI patterns, Hardware synth control, DAW integration, Customizable modules (Drums, Acid, Chords, Arp, LFO), Live pattern editing, MIDI export (.mid)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sequentia Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Sequentia Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Sequentia Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chord Studio free?

Chord Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sequentia free?

Sequentia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chord Studio or Sequentia?

Chord Studio is rated higher. Chord Studio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sequentia averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do Chord Studio or Sequentia have ads?

Neither Chord Studio nor Sequentia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chord Studio or Sequentia?

Chord Studio ships an update every 8 days, and Sequentia every 8 days. Most recently, Chord Studio was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sequentia on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*