Harmoniqs vs ChordLoop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Harmoniqs
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Harmoniqs turns any audio file into a detailed musical analysis in seconds. Upload a song, record live audio, or use the built-in real-time tuner to identify pitch on guitar and bass -- all from one clean, powerful app. AUDIO ANALYSIS Drop in any MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, or M4A file up to 200 MB and Harmoniqs instantly detects the musical key with major and minor scale identification, the tempo in BPM, and the dominant notes present in the recording. Perfect for musicians learning songs by ear, producers checking keys before a mix, or anyone curious about what makes a track tick. REAL-TIME CHROMATIC TUNER The built-in tuner listens through your microphone and continuously detects pitch, giving instant feedback with a cents meter showing exactly how far you are from perfect pitch. Switch between guitar and bass tuning modes, tap a string to lock your target note, and see whether you are flat, in tune, or sharp. No clip-on tuner needed. CIRCLE OF FIFTHS Every analysis includes an interactive circle of fifths that highlights your detected key and its relative major or minor -- a fast visual reference for songwriting and improvisation. DIATONIC CHORD SUGGESTIONS Get all seven chords that naturally belong to your detected key, complete with Roman numeral notation and chord quality. Tap any chord to learn its degree and role within the scale. CAPO AND TRANSPOSITION TOOL Transpose the detected key up or down by semitone and instantly see guitar-friendly capo positions that let you play using open chord shapes. Great for adapting songs to your vocal range. RECORD, PLAY BACK, AND SAVE Record live audio through your microphone for instant analysis, then play it back with a tap-to-seek progress bar. Every result is saved automatically and cached locally so your history is available even offline. DARK MODE AND OPTIONAL ACCOUNT Full dark mode support, either following your device setting or toggled in Settings. All core features work with no account required -- sign in optionally to sync history across sessions. SUPPORTED FORMATS MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A -- files up to 200 MB. Whether you are a guitarist tuning up, a producer hunting for the key of a sample, a student studying music theory, or a curious listener -- Harmoniqs gives you professional-grade tools in a simple, elegant package.
ChordLoop
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ChordLoop is the fastest way to find your next chord progression. Pick a key, tap a chord, and hear it instantly. Stack chords into a progression, loop it at any tempo, and let the ideas flow. Whether you're writing a song, learning theory, or just noodling on the couch, ChordLoop turns "what sounds good next?" into a few taps. WHAT YOU CAN DO ⢠Play every chord in any key ā major and minor, with the music theory built in and correct ⢠Hear real sound generated right on your device ā nothing to download, works fully offline ⢠Flip on 7th chords for a richer, jazzier feel ⢠Loop your progression at any tempo and hear it come to life ⢠Start from classic progressions ā pop, 50s, ballad, and more ⢠Save the progressions you love ⢠Share a progression with a single tap CHORDLOOP PRO ā one-time unlock ⢠Export any progression to MIDI and drop it into GarageBand, Logic, or any DAW ⢠Drum grooves that turn your progression into a real track ⢠Six more instruments ā Organ, Nylon Guitar, Synth, Strings, Music Box, and Marimba CHORDLOOP STUDIO ā for teachers, band leaders and anyone who runs a rehearsal ⢠Chord chart export ā a clean one-page chart of any progression to print or share ⢠Practice mode ā count-in, start slow, speed up each pass, stop after a set number of passes ⢠Lesson sets ā group saved progressions by class, student or song ⢠Up to 100 saved ideas, and everything in Pro while Studio is active Studio is an auto-renewing subscription: $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year, billed to your Apple ID. It renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it any time in your Apple ID settings. Pro stays a one-time purchase and does not expire. STUDIO WITH A TEACHER ā free for the teacher ⢠Got a code from your music teacher? Settings āŗ Studio with a teacher āŗ type it with your first name ⢠No code yet? Invite your teacher from the app: they sign up free and you join their studio automatically ⢠This week's loop from your teacher sits at the top of the app, with their note and practice plan ⢠Every practice run reports back: the loop, how many passes, the tempo you reached ā never typed, never a leaderboard ⢠Teachers: paste your key once and every saved idea gets a Send to students button; your page shows who practised Built for songwriters, producers, guitarists, pianists, ukulele players, teachers, and anyone learning music. No account. No ads. The full songwriting core is free; Pro is a single one-time purchase; Studio is optional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jonathanbbiles.github.io/chordloop/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Harmoniqs at none against ChordLoop's 3. ChordLoop's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ChordLoop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Harmoniqs asks for nothing beyond the download.
Harmoniqs ships an update every 6 weeks, ChordLoop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Harmoniqs | ChordLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixnode LLC | JONATHAN BILES |
In-app purchases
Harmoniqs
No in-app purchases
ChordLoop
- ChordLoop Studio (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- ChordLoop Studio (Yearly)$29.991 Year
- ChordLoop Pro$3.99









