Comparison

Akordify vs Synchordy

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

Head to head
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/

About

Synchordy

This app helps musicians practice chord changes smoothly and in time with a built-in metronome. It displays clear chord diagrams for guitar, ukulele, and piano, aiding muscle memory development. Users can customize tempos, chord order, and practice duration to build a consistent routine.

Highlights
  • Timed chord transitions
  • Built-in metronome
  • Chord diagrams (fretboard/keyboard)
  • Adjustable tempo and hold times
  • Smart chord progression generation
  • Practice history and streaks
Features
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Synchordy turns the hardest part of learning an instrument — changing chords cleanly and in time — into simple, focused practice. Pick your chords, set a tempo, and Synchordy cycles through them with a built-in metronome so you always know what's coming next. Every chord appears with a clear diagram, so switching becomes muscle memory instead of guesswork. Guitar, ukulele, and piano supported. WHY SYNCHORDY • Practice the real skill: smooth, in-time chord transitions • See each chord as a clean fretboard or keyboard diagram • Stay locked to the beat with a precise metronome • Build a daily habit with practice history and streaks FEATURES • Metronome with adjustable tempo and tap tempo • Hold each chord for 1, 2, 4, or 8 beats • Chord order: shuffle, sequential, or Smart • Smart order follows patterns from real songs, by genre (Pop, Rock, Folk, Jazz) • Guitar, ukulele, and piano chord libraries with diagrams • Clean, dark, distraction-free design that reads at arm's length • Portrait and landscape, on iPhone and iPad FREE & PREMIUM Synchordy is free to start: practice on guitar with E, Em, and D, plus the full metronome. Synchordy Premium unlocks everything: • All instruments — guitar, ukulele, and piano • The complete chord library and presets • Smart progressions that follow real songs • Practice history and streaks Start with a 1-week free trial, then $4.99/year. SUBSCRIPTION • Synchordy Premium is $4.99 per year, following a 1-week free trial. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at the end of the free trial. • The subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/mnsmar/7c1e4447f603c25f1b8022f4987505e7 Questions or feedback? Email em.maragkakis@gmail.com

Screenshots

Akordify4 screens
Synchordy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Akordify at none against Synchordy's 1. Akordify also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Synchordy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Akordify asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Akordify ships an update daily, Synchordy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Akordify versus Synchordy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAkordifySynchordy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkordifyEMMANOUIL MARAGKAKIS

In-app purchases

None

Akordify

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Synchordy

Subscriptions1
  • Synchordy Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Akordify free?
Akordify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Synchordy free?
Synchordy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Akordify or Synchordy have ads?
Neither Akordify nor Synchordy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Akordify or Synchordy?
Akordify ships an update daily, and Synchordy every 2 months. Most recently, Akordify was updated on October 16, 2026 and Synchordy on October 18, 2026.

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