Comparison

Chord Spell vs RCM Theory Practice

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

Head to head
About

Chord Spell

Learn piano chords by spelling them out on a virtual keyboard. Get instant feedback on your accuracy and hear the chords played back. Practice daily with customizable chord types and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Spell chords on a virtual piano
  • Instant feedback on accuracy
  • Hear chords played back
  • Supports major, minor, and extended chords
  • Customizable chord types
  • Tracks and drills mistakes
Features
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Chord Spell helps you learn to spell chords on a piano keyboard. A chord name appears — you tap the correct keys. Instant feedback tells you what you got right, what you missed, and plays the chord back so you can hear it. Whether you're a beginner learning major and minor triads or a jazz student working through extended chords, Chord Spell adapts to your level with built-in presets and customizable chord types. It tracks your mistakes and lets you drill them until they stick. Simple, focused, and designed for daily practice.

About

RCM Theory Practice

Features
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RCM Theory Practice helps young musicians master music theory aligned to the Royal Conservatory of Music theory levels, Grades 1 to 5 — with friendly, bite-size practice that actually sticks. PRACTICE EVERY TOPIC Intervals, note reading, key signatures, scales, triads, cadences, rhythm, bar lines and more. Quick drills give instant feedback, so mistakes turn into learning. LESSONS FOR YOUR GRADE Syllabus-ordered lessons match the grade you choose, so you always know what to study next. FULL MOCK EXAMS Sit a timed mock exam that mirrors the written theory paper, then review every answer and track your scores over time. LEARN FROM MISTAKES Every wrong answer is saved to a personal mistake book for focused review. DESIGNED FOR YOUNG LEARNERS Big, clear notation and a friendly owl guide make theory approachable for ages 5–14, on iPad or iPhone. FREE TO START Practice 10 questions a day for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited practice, mock exams, and AI-checked melody writing. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://theorypractice.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://theorypractice.app/terms

Screenshots

Chord Spell4 screens
RCM Theory Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chord Spell at none against RCM Theory Practice's 3. Chord Spell also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). RCM Theory Practice's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price and device support 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. RCM Theory Practice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Chord Spell asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chord Spell ships an update weekly, RCM Theory Practice monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Chord Spell versus RCM Theory Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChord SpellRCM Theory Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaiyi MeiFLY SKY PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Chord Spell

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RCM Theory Practice

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Chord Spell free?
Chord Spell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RCM Theory Practice free?
RCM Theory Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chord Spell or RCM Theory Practice have ads?
Chord Spell shows ads; RCM Theory Practice does not.
Which is updated more often, Chord Spell or RCM Theory Practice?
Chord Spell ships an update weekly, and RCM Theory Practice monthly. Most recently, Chord Spell was updated on October 31, 2026 and RCM Theory Practice on October 31, 2026.

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