CoilSense vs Guitar Chord Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CoilSense
This app provides a comprehensive reference for guitar pickup wiring, featuring a vast database of manufacturers and detailed specifications. It offers advanced wiring logic, including side-by-side comparison of different components and configurations, designed for guitar technicians and DIY builders.
- Extensive database of 80+ manufacturers
- Detailed wiring codes, coil polarity, and wind direction
- Support for various pickup types
- Pro-grade wiring logic with component adaptation
- Side-by-side comparison mode
- Real-time translation and linked settings
- iPad optimized interface
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The Ultimate Reference for Guitar Technicians and DIY Builders. Whether you’re upgrading a boutique humbucker or repairing a vintage classic, CoilSense eliminates the frustration of "mystery wires." Built by a professional guitar technician with over 15 years of experience, this is the most comprehensive pickup wiring resource on the App Store. BROWSE A MASSIVE DATABASE Stop searching forums for blurry diagrams. Access a curated, searchable library of 80+ manufacturers, from global giants to boutique builders. Detailed Specs: View wiring codes, coil polarity, and wind direction for every pickup. Multi-Format Support: Covers 4-core humbuckers, single-coil shielded wires, and multi-voice active systems. Live Updates: New manufacturers are added via Firestore—no app update required. PRO-GRADE WIRING LOGIC Most diagrams assume one type of component. CoilSense adapts to your actual hardware. Alpha vs. CTS: Instantly switch between the two most common pot types. They are wired differently—CoilSense shows you exactly how. Advanced Switching: Visualize complex layouts for Coil-Splitting (Inner/Outer coil), Phase Switching, and Series/Parallel configurations. Side-By-Side Compare Mode (Pro) The industry’s first "Visual Translator" for guitar pickups. Upgrading from one brand to another? Moving a build from a budget guitar to a premium one? Compare Mode allows you to put two different manufacturers or component types side-by-side to see exactly how the wiring changes. Real-Time Translation: Compare a Seymour Duncan to a Bare Knuckle instantly. No more cross-referencing static charts or manual note-taking. The "Link" Feature: Keep your settings in sync. Change the wiring to "Series/Parallel" on one side, and the other side updates automatically to show you the equivalent layout for the second manufacturer. The "Override" Logic: Turn off the Link to compare hardware variations. Want to see how an Alpha Pot layout differs from a CTS Pot layout for the exact same pickup? Simply override the link and toggle the hardware on one side. iPad Optimized: On the iPad, Compare Mode utilizes the full screen width to give you a massive, clear view of both schematics—perfect for having your device on the workbench while you solder. DESIGNED FOR THE WORKBENCH iPad Optimized: A unified notes field and side-by-side Compare Mode take full advantage of the larger screen. No Subscription Fatigue: Get lifetime access to the full suite of features with a one-time Pro purchase. CoilSense: Accuracy you can trust, right at your soldering station.
Guitar Chord Editor
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ChordGrid is a chord diagram and sheet builder for guitar and bass. Create chord shapes or choose chords by symbol, reuse them from your Chord Library, arrange them into clear sheets, and share your work from a native iPhone and iPad app. CREATE PRECISE CHORD DIAGRAMS • Choose guitar or bass • Place fretted notes and mark open or muted strings • Set the starting fret and capo position • Customize the tuning used across your sheet • Name chords and edit them whenever needed • Undo and redo changes as you work CHOOSE CHORDS BY SYMBOL • Pick a root, chord type, and optional bass note or inversion • Choose from major, minor, diminished, augmented, suspended, sixth, and seventh chords • Switch between sharp and flat spelling • Swipe through compatible voicings, then load one for editing or add it to your sheet • Built-in voicings cover standard-tuned six-string guitar without capo, and your compatible personal chords appear too • Get a warning when an edited diagram no longer matches its chord symbol COMPOSE IN A KEY WITH PRO • Choose any major or natural-minor key • See its seven chords as pads with Roman-numeral roles and diagrams • Tap a pad to add its best voicing without changing your draft • Touch and hold a pad to choose another voicing • Chord names follow the key signature, and you can still switch between sharps and flats • Your key is saved with the project and never transposes existing chords KEEP YOUR CHORDS CLOSE • Start with built-in six-string guitar voicings for all twelve roots • Save personal chords to reuse across projects • Search by name and find favorites or recently used chords • Filter chords to match your instrument, string count, tuning, and capo • Load a chord for editing or quickly add it to your sheet BUILD ORGANIZED CHORD SHEETS • Arrange multiple diagrams on a sheet • Reorder chords with drag and drop or menu actions • Reopen any chord for editing • Preview your sheet before exporting • Save projects automatically and manage them in one place • Choose light or dark sheet appearance styles SHARE EDITABLE PROJECTS • Export complete projects as .chordgrid files • Import projects through Files or open them from other apps • Share projects with other ChordGrid users so they can continue editing • Keep both copies or replace an existing project with a recovery copy retained • Export sheets as PNG images, or as PDF with Pro FREE FEATURES The free version includes six-string guitar and four-string bass diagrams, the Chord Library, chord selection by symbol, editable project import and export, Grid sheet layouts, and PNG export with a “Made with ChordGrid” watermark. CHORDGRID PRO An optional one-time purchase permanently unlocks: • Key Palettes for major and natural-minor keys • 7- and 8-string guitar diagrams • 5- and 6-string bass diagrams • Row and Column sheet layouts in addition to Grid • Custom sheet colors, typography, and transparency • Custom watermark text or watermark removal • Numbered fingering on chord diagrams • PDF export PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. ChordGrid does not use analytics or tracking. Your projects, personal chords, and preferences are stored on your device. You choose what to export and share. ChordGrid is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Guitar Chord Editor at Free against CoilSense's $9.99. Guitar Chord Editor also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). CoilSense's advantage is iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Guitar Chord Editor is free to download; CoilSense costs $9.99 up front. CoilSense sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Guitar Chord Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CoilSense ships an update every 4 months, Guitar Chord Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CoilSense | Guitar Chord Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infinity Guitar Works | DZMITRY KURSKI |
In-app purchases
CoilSense
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
Guitar Chord Editor
- ChordGrid Pro Lifetime$5.99
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