Comparison

Chord Gym 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

Chord Gym

Features
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Not another chord learning app. Chord Gym is your personal chord transition and progression trainer. Use it to practice chord transitions, quick response to unknown next chords, any chord progression, or improvisation on top of a known or unknown progression. FEATURES: • Custom mode - Pick your own chords to practice, in random or predetermined order • Diatonic mode - Practice chords from any major or minor key • Progressions mode - Drill common progressions (I-V-vi-IV, ii-V-I, and more) • Adjustable tempo • Visual beat indicator • Session history to track your practice No account required. No ads. Just practice.

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

Chord Gym4 screens
Chord Progression Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chord Gym at none against Chord Progression Visualizer's 2. Chord Gym also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chord Progression Visualizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Chord Gym asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chord Gym ships an update every 2 weeks, Chord Progression Visualizer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chord Gym versus Chord Progression Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChord GymChord Progression Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuy OronWABI PLANT

In-app purchases

None

Chord Gym

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Chord Progression Visualizer

Subscriptions2
  • PremiumPlna$2.991 Month
  • Premium1Year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Chord Gym free?
Chord Gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chord Progression Visualizer free?
Chord Progression Visualizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chord Gym or Chord Progression Visualizer have ads?
Chord Progression Visualizer shows ads; Chord Gym does not.
Which is updated more often, Chord Gym or Chord Progression Visualizer?
Chord Gym ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chord Progression Visualizer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chord Gym was updated on October 28, 2026 and Chord Progression Visualizer on October 31, 2026.

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