Chordality vs Super J8 Synth + AUv3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chordality
Explore chord progressions and sketch song structures with a tactile interface. Discover new harmonies, generate instant guitar tabs and piano rolls, and connect to external MIDI devices. Store unlimited ideas for free and bring your musical concepts into the studio.
- Chord explorer with Circle of Fifths
- Strum and arpeggio modes
- Instant guitar tabs and piano roll
- MIDI output to external synths
- Song structure sketching
- Unlimited idea storage
- Hardware-inspired interface
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Chordality is a chord explorer and songwriting app for creatives! Build rich chords, discover new progressions, and sketch song structures in seconds with a tactile, hardware-inspired interface designed for music-making fun. - Explore the Circle of Fifths easily with dozens of augments - Use strum and arpeggio modes for rhythmic inspiration - See instant guitar tabs + Piano roll - Send chords to external synths and music apps with MIDI output - Discover progressions for pop, ambient, electronic, jazz, and more - Store unlimited ideas for free - Rewind recording: Never lose a moment of inspiration ON THE GO Use Chordality on the train or at the park. Think of it as pocket harmony calculator, bubbling with possibility. Then bring your ideas into the studio. WITH YOUR SYNTHS Connect Chordality to any MIDI-compatible DAW or Synth. Works with iOS, iPad OS, Mac OS (M-series), Windows MIDI COMPATIBLE - Bluetooth MIDI / BLE - USB MIDI - Inter-app MIDI - Network MIDI (1.0) - Motion MIDI: Use device tilt to send CC values for expressive performances BUILT-IN ARP - Loads of creative patterns - Swing, Gate and BPM control - Instantly explore harmonic ideas PLAY FOR FREE Chordality is free to use with the built-in sampler. MIDI Output is available as one-off lifetime purchase - no subscriptions, no catch! HARDWARE INSPIRED Chordality is inspired by 80's FM Synths. Controls are tactile, and the UI reflects the state of the app. It's as much a toy and game, as it is an instrument; designed to inspire happy accidents of harmony. A harmonic fidget toy for sketching ideas, and a studio companion for your MIDI devices, Whether you are writing songs, producing tracks, learning harmony, or experimenting with chord movement, Chordality helps you find ideas quickly and stay in the flow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://chordality.app/terms Privacy: https://chordality.app/privacy Support: https://chordality.app/support
Super J8 Synth + AUv3
This app offers a powerful analog synthesizer emulation, inspired by a legendary vintage instrument. It provides a vast array of sounds, from lush pads to deep basses, with advanced DSP and numerous modulation options. Explore over 700 presets and use it standalone or as an AUv3 plugin.
- Analog emulation sound engine
- 700+ presets
- True poly unison
- Oscillator sync
- Classic step sequencer
- Dual arpeggiators
- AUv3 plugin support
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SUPER J8 (Inspired by Jupiter-8*) Next Level Analog Emulation SUPER J8 delivers lush pads, deep basses, classic keys, and vibrant leads that feel truly alive. Inspired by a LEGENDARY analog synthesizer. No Vibe Coding. No Generative AI! NO SAMPLES. PURE SYNTH POWER! NEW FEATURES: Oscillator Sync, Cross-Modulation, 2x Oversampling, True Per-Voice Poly Unison, PWM, Analog Voice Modeling, Analog Panning, and Single-Note Polyphony for epic pads and drones that never stop. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING: “I studied a lot of Jupiter-8s. I know how a Jupiter-8 sounds. This is it!” – App/VST Maker “Man I’m already sold after just 1 sound… That’s definitely the Jupiter sound.” – Audio Production (YouTube) “WOW! I'm at 5 minutes in and more than Blown Away” – Jay Zen DEVICE REQUIREMENTS: iPad: 2016 iPad Pro (A9X) or newer (Does not work on iPad Air 2) iPhone: 2018 iPhone XS (A12) or newer (Works on iPhone SE 2020) INSTANT INSPIRATION Explore 700+ hand made presets, a classic step sequencer, dual arpeggiators, analog-style filters, tape delay, reverb, chorus, 3 LFOs, and real-time FX control. Your creativity will never hit a wall "FANTASTIC!" – The GarageBand Guide “I like SUPER J8’s presets BETTER than both the Arturia Jup-8 and Cherry Audio Mercury-8” – Editor, All Things VST “SUPER J8 is a fun, easy-to-use app that everyone should own” – Field Tone Audio WATCH VIDEOS TO HEAR IT IN ACTION: audiokitpro.com/superj8 FEATURES • NEW Sound Engine with advanced DSP • 700+ presets included (more to come) • Presets Sync with iPhone, iPad, and Mac version • True Poly Unison with Unison Start Sync • J8-style Cross-Mod plus frequency tracker • 64 voices! Like a Jupiter-64?! Play 8 notes with 8-voice unison • Microtonality, World and Western Scales! • Accessibility and Voice Over throughout the app to make an enjoyable experience for blind and visually impaired musicians. • 2x oversampling for more analog-style lows and highs • Awesome Oscillator Sync • PWM engine modeled after vintage hardware behavior • Per-Voice Analog Panning • Single Note Polyphony for notes & unison stacks! • FX: Glorious Reverb based on Sean Costello’s code (Valhalla* Plug-ins), Analog Tape Delay, Crush, and more. • 3 LFOs with 60+ destinations; modulate almost anything (even other LFOs) • MIDI keyboard support plus MIDI Learn • Classic ARP & Vintage-style Step Sequencer • ENV-1 Polarity & 2 ADSR envelopes, just like classic hardware • Juno* style type I & II Chorus • Dual assignable Touch pads for real-time performance control • Jupiter-inspired filter with deep growl WORKS AS A PLUG-IN Use SUPER J8 as an AUv3 instrument in Logic for iPad, GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more. WORKS BY ITSELF • Built-in Record button: capture your synth and FX, then export a WAV file • Control it with a MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Learn to map your controls to the app No other apps required. LEARN MORE audiokitpro.com/superj8 * LEGAL NOTICES SUPER J8 is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation. “Jupiter-8”, "Juno", and any other referenced trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and reference only. SUPER J8 is not an official emulation of any specific instrument. It is an original creation inspired by classic synthesizers, created to celebrate music creation and education. SUPER J8 is not affiliated or endorsed by Valhalla Plugins. We thank Sean Costello for his amazing and generous contributions to open-source code, making this app's beautiful Reverb possible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chordality at Free against Super J8 Synth + AUv3's $7.99. Super J8 Synth + AUv3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement 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
Chordality is free to download; Super J8 Synth + AUv3 costs $7.99 up front. Chordality sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Super J8 Synth + AUv3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chordality against 4.9 for Super J8 Synth + AUv3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 87 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Chordality's written reviews are positive against 96% of Super J8 Synth + AUv3's.
Chordality ships an update weekly, Super J8 Synth + AUv3 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chordality | Super J8 Synth + AUv3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (27 ratings) | 4.9 (87 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | 96.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 87 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #105 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chordality Pty Ltd | AudioKit Pro |
Customer experience
Chordality
Super J8 Synth + AUv3
In-app purchases
Chordality
- Lifetime$12.99
Super J8 Synth + AUv3
No in-app purchases
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