Comparison

AudRig vs ChordPond

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

Head to head
About

AudRig

This app allows music creators to stream their audio files from cloud storage and audition mixes with advanced tools. It offers features like A/B comparison, waveform visualization, and EQ to help refine sound.

Highlights
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, iCloud)
  • A/B mix comparison
  • Waveform visualization
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Frequency filters
  • Per-track equalizer
  • Sample-accurate looping
Features
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AudRig is a professional music player for producers and composers - stream your own tracks from Dropbox or iCloud Drive and audition your mixes with precision tools. Connect your Dropbox or iCloud Drive account and browse your own audio library. Your files stay where they are, and AudRig keeps a local cache for offline listening. Add shared folders to get instant access to your collaborations. Use AudRig as your reference listening tool - load your latest mix alongside a reference track and switch instantly to hear exactly where you stand. **COMPARE YOUR MIXES** A/B mode lets you switch seamlessly between up to three tracks. Let automatic gain match even out the levels, and use Trial mode to evaluate mixes without bias - you won't know which is which until you reveal the result. **HEAR EVERY DETAIL** Waveform visualization gives you a clear view of your audio. Adjust playback speed anywhere from 0.5× to 2.0×. Slow down to catch a detail, find the right tempo feel, or practice along. Frequency filters let you isolate and compare specific bands. Mono mode collapses the stereo field to check phase and balance. Loop mode lets you set start and end points. **SHAPE YOUR SOUND** EQ mode gives you a visual per-track equalizer - dial in the curve you want to hear and audition your mix exactly as intended. **CHECK YOUR LOOPS** Loop mode is built for sample-accurate, seamless looping, making AudRig the perfect tool for checking that your track loops as intended without gaps or clicks. **FIND FILES INSTANTLY** Search your library by filename across folders - no manual browsing required. **TAKE IT TO THE CAR** AudRig supports CarPlay - browse your folders and play your library from the car screen. Set up an A/B comparison on your phone and it carries over, one row per slot, ready to switch between. **PREMIUM FEATURES** A/B comparison, loop mode, blind test mode, playback speed, frequency filters, EQ mode, unlimited offline-sync and mono mode are available as a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription. **TRY BEFORE YOU BUY** All premium features are available to try a limited number of times.

About

ChordPond

This music creation tool lets you visualize chord progressions as paths on a canvas. Connect chord tiles, experiment with various modes, and instantly hear your compositions through a built-in synth or by routing MIDI to other instruments and DAWs.

Highlights
  • Visual chord tiles on a freeform canvas
  • Built-in AUv3 Synth
  • Load and play AUv3 instruments
  • Scale-aware chords and inversions
  • Chord modes (Hold, Stutter, Arp, etc.)
  • Scene Automation for song arrangements
  • MIDI export and Ableton Link sync
Features
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CHORDPOND - Visual Chord-Tile Sequencer CHORDPOND is a visual MIDI composition tool for iPad and iPhone where chord progressions become paths through chord tiles. Drop chords onto a canvas, connect them with paths, hit play, and hear them instantly through the built-in Frog Synth - or route MIDI to your favorite AUv3 instruments, external synths, or DAW. Built for songwriters, producers, performers, and curious explorers, ChordPond turns harmony into something you can see, touch, and rearrange in seconds. Key Features: - Visual chord tiles on a freeform canvas - Built-in AUv3 Synth for instant sound - Load and play AUv3 instruments directly inside ChordPond - Scale-aware chords, tensions, inversions, and bass control - Hold, Stutter, Arp, Roll, Motif, and Random chord modes - Draw paths between chords with per-node duration, gate, and ratchet settings - Scene Automation for building complete song arrangements - Multiple scenes per project - 20+ scales including modal, jazz, world, and experimental scales - Per-note probability, velocity, micro-timing, and ratchets - MIDI export - Ableton Link sync - AUv3 MIDI plugin for Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, Loopy Pro, and more - CoreMIDI support for external instruments - Shared projects between standalone and AUv3 versions - Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Catalyst) Designed for ideas. Built for progression.

Screenshots

AudRig4 screens
ChordPond4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AudRig at Free against ChordPond's $3.99. AudRig also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). ChordPond's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On rating, update cadence, ads 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

AudRig is free to download; ChordPond costs $3.99 up front. AudRig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChordPond asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AudRig against 4.9 for ChordPond. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of AudRig's written reviews are positive against 67% of ChordPond's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudRig ships an update fortnightly, ChordPond every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AudRig versus ChordPond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudRigChordPond
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin MellstromSteffen Mølgaard Larsen

Customer experience

AudRig

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ChordPond

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AudRig

One-time1
  • AudRig All$9.99
None

ChordPond

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AudRig free?
AudRig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChordPond free?
ChordPond costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AudRig or ChordPond?
AudRig is rated higher. AudRig averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ChordPond averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do AudRig or ChordPond have ads?
Neither AudRig nor ChordPond shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudRig or ChordPond?
AudRig ships an update fortnightly, and ChordPond every 10 days. Most recently, AudRig was updated on October 8, 2026 and ChordPond on October 19, 2026.

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