Soundipity vs Chord Invaders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Soundipity
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Soundipity β A Generative MIDI Instrument You Play Live Soundipity is a real-time generative MIDI instrument you play like an instrument. Shape probability, scales, rhythms, chord progressions, and note ranges on the flyβthe engine responds instantly so you can sculpt evolving music in motion. Soundipity can drive melodic instruments, drums, or both at once, route multiple voices to different instruments, and keep everything perfectly in sync. Connect it to your DAW (Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubasis, etc.) or any MIDI-capable synth, hit record, and capture full performances as you tweak. What you can do Play melodies or drums Generate melodic lines, drum patterns, or layered combinationsβeach voice can target its own MIDI channel or instrument. Control everything in real time Adjust probability, rhythms, ranges, intervals, velocity, and tempo while the music plays. No stopping, no reprogramming. Use your own chord progressions Input custom chord progressions or harmonic modes so voices evolve while staying musically grounded. Run multiple voices in sync Drive multiple instruments at once, each with independent behavior, locked to the same clock. Shape live structure with Zones Save complete states as Zones for different sections and switch instantly during performance or recording. Built for studio and stage Improvise live or record evolving takes directly into your DAW in a single pass. Key features β’ Melodic and drum-oriented MIDI generation β’ Custom chord progressions and chord-aware filtering β’ Probability controls, rhythm presets, interval settings, and loop lengths β’ Multi-voice setup with per-voice MIDI routing β’ Zone saving and instant switching β’ Real-time tempo control with immediate response β’ MIDI-first design for software and hardware instruments β’ Works on iPhone and iPad In-app purchase Soundipity is free to get started so you can explore the workflow and start making music right away. Soundipity Pro unlocks unlimited voices and unlimited Zones for deeper layering and larger performances. Great for β’ Live electronic improvisation β’ Playing generative music like an instrument β’ Driving synths, drum machines, and plug-ins together β’ Capturing evolving ideas in a single DAW recording pass
Chord Invaders
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Chord Invaders is a chord-detection game for acoustic and electric guitar. Chord names fall from the top of the screen β play the chord on your real guitar before it reaches the bottom and watch it explode. The app listens through your iPhone's microphone and recognizes what you play in real time. Hit chords earn points. Missed chords cost lives. SEVEN LEVELS, ORGANIZED BY KEY β’ Level 1: G major (G, C, D) β’ Level 2: G expanded (adds Em) β’ Level 3: C major (introduces F) β’ Level 4: D major (introduces Bm barre) β’ Level 5: E major blues (A, E, B7, C#m) β’ Level 6: Mixed minor keys (Am, Dm, E, F, G, C) β’ Level 7: Color chords (7ths, sus chords, Cadd9) PER-CHORD FEEDBACK After each session, see your accuracy per chord, average reaction time, and a personalized recommendation telling you what to practice next. CHORD DIAGRAMS Every level shows the chord shapes β finger positions, frets, and barre lines β alongside a short note on the music theory behind why those chords are grouped. BUILT-IN TUNER A vertical-bar guitar tuner helps you get in tune before you play. PRIVACY No accounts, no logins, no analytics. Audio is processed entirely on your device and never recorded or transmitted.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chord Invaders at every 4 days against Soundipity's every 6 weeks. Chord Invaders also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Soundipity sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chord Invaders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Soundipity ships an update every 6 weeks, Chord Invaders every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soundipity | Chord Invaders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANDREW ROBERT HAEFNER | Neerav Mehta |
In-app purchases
Soundipity
- Soundipity Pro$14.99
Chord Invaders
- Unlock All Levels$1.99
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