Comparison

ChordMaster vs Wavely

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

Head to head
About

ChordMaster

This app is a comprehensive music tool for learning instruments, understanding harmony, and practicing effectively. It offers an interactive chord library, song creation features, and music theory exploration. Practice chord changes, identify notes, and train your ear with various exercises.

Highlights
  • Interactive chord library with instrument diagrams
  • Advanced search and analysis for chord identification
  • Creative song book with custom accompaniment patterns
  • Pro training for chord changes and ear training
  • Music theory exploration with Circle of Fifths
  • Multi-instrument support (Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Bass)
Features
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Looking for a reliable, easy-to-use chord finder that also provides interactive practice sessions and music theory tools? Meet ChordMaster - your practical musical companion. Whether you are learning a new instrument or brushing up on your skills, ChordMaster provides tools to help you study chord fingerings, understand harmony, build song books, and practice more consistently. Here are the features you can enjoy right now: 1. INTERACTIVE CHORD LIBRARY * Quickly locate chords by filtering root notes and chord qualities such as Major, Minor, 7th, Sus, and more. * View instrument diagrams showing finger positions and layouts for the selected instrument. * Explore multiple ways to play the same chord in different positions. * Hear chord voicings with instrument playback and note-by-note arpeggios. 2. ADVANCED SEARCH & ANALYSIS * Identify possible chord names by choosing the notes you are playing. * Analyze a list of chords to find likely song keys and related harmonic options. Useful for transposing, arranging, and song accompaniment. 3. CREATIVE SONG BOOK & CUSTOM PATTERNS * Build and manage rhythm grids, lyrics-and-chords sheets, and MIDI-based song entries. * Create accompaniment patterns for Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, and Piano using a beat-based sequencer grid. * Add strums, arpeggios, mutes, slaps, body taps, and string-hit style actions depending on the selected instrument. * Import supported files such as MIDI, ChordPro-style chord sheets, and ChordMaster rhythm song backups. Export supported song formats as PDF chord charts, text/ChordPro, MIDI, WAV audio, or rhythm-song backups where available. 4. PRO TRAINING & PRACTICE * Connect supported MIDI keyboards for piano-focused input and practice feedback. * Practice reading note names and staff notation, then answer on the matching instrument diagram. * Practice chord changes with a visual timer, beat-based switching, and tempo controls. * Guess chord names from diagrams with guided study decks and review progress. * Train your ear to recognize chord qualities such as Major, Minor, Diminished, and Augmented. * Listen to chord progressions and identify the tonic key across different difficulty levels. 5. MUSIC THEORY & MULTI-INSTRUMENT * Explore key relationships, diatonic chords, and related harmony with an interactive fifths circle. * Study common progression patterns and how they relate to keys and harmonic movement. * Switch between Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, and Piano with matching diagrams and playback. 6. QUICK ACCESS & UTILITIES * Save useful voicings or essential chords for quick access. * Return to chords you were studying directly from the home screen. * Look up chords, review saved material, and practice core exercises without requiring a constant connection. Download ChordMaster today to expand your chord vocabulary, understand harmony, and build a more consistent practice routine. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wavely

Features
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Wavely brings the world of radio to your fingertips. Stream thousands of live radio stations from around the globe and discover music, news, sports, and entertainment in one simple app. Whether you love discovering new stations or already have your favorites, Wavely makes listening effortless. Search by country, genre, or station name and enjoy high-quality live audio wherever you are. Features: • Thousands of live radio stations worldwide • Browse by country and music genre • Save your favorite stations for quick access • Beautiful, simple, and modern interface • Background playback while using other apps • CarPlay support for listening on the road • Song detection with links to Spotify and Apple Music • Seamless listening across your devices Discover new sounds, revisit familiar stations, and enjoy radio without limits. Wavely — your world of radio, anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://wavelyradio.cz/terms Privacy Policy: https://wavelyradio.cz/privacy

Screenshots

ChordMaster4 screens
Wavely3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wavely at none against ChordMaster's shown. Wavely also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and device support (6 vs 3). ChordMaster's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26). On price and in-app purchases 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. ChordMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Wavely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChordMaster ships an update every 10 days, Wavely every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ChordMaster versus Wavely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChordMasterWavely
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB27 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThanh NguyenDevoix Solutions s. r. o.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ChordMaster

Subscriptions2
  • ChordMaster Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • ChordMaster Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • ChordMaster Pro Lifetime$79.99
2 purchases

Wavely

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is ChordMaster free?
ChordMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wavely free?
Wavely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChordMaster or Wavely have ads?
ChordMaster shows ads; Wavely does not.
Which is updated more often, ChordMaster or Wavely?
ChordMaster ships an update every 10 days, and Wavely every 4 days. Most recently, ChordMaster was updated on October 6, 2026 and Wavely on October 1, 2026.

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