# CantuStudio vs Chord Navigator

The clearest difference is update cadence: CantuStudio at every 2 days against Chord Navigator's every 11 days. Chord Navigator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CantuStudio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Chord Navigator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CantuStudio ships an update every 2 days, Chord Navigator every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CantuStudio | Chord Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [PAULO HENRIQUE CARNEIRO PIERRONDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895717587) | [DOSEONG KANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772862883) |

## What reviewers say

### CantuStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantustudio/id6764287847)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CantuStudio Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| CantuStudio Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 10 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |


### Chord Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-navigator-progression/id6772862881)

Analyze chord progressions and understand music theory with this app. It provides chord function analysis, guitar diagrams for fingering, and visualization of scales and chord tones on a fretboard. Hear chords directly with MIDI playback.

**Highlights:** Chord progression analysis, Guitar chord diagrams, Scale visualization, Piano chord diagrams, MIDI playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 월간 구독 | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CantuStudio free?

CantuStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chord Navigator free?

Chord Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do CantuStudio or Chord Navigator have ads?

Neither CantuStudio nor Chord Navigator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CantuStudio or Chord Navigator?

CantuStudio ships an update every 2 days, and Chord Navigator every 11 days. Most recently, CantuStudio was updated on October 31, 2026 and Chord Navigator on October 31, 2026.

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