Comparison

UTAORA vs Mr. Chord Doodle

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

Head to head
About

UTAORA

Features
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UTAORA is a chord-chart viewer and setlist manager for singer-guitarists. ■ Chords that never drift Chords sit exactly above the lyrics. A monospaced layout keeps them aligned no matter how you transpose or change the capo. ■ Transpose and capo, independently Change the key or the capo position separately. Simplify tricky chords into easy shapes with a single toggle. ■ Read ahead, like a songbook Split the view into 2 or 3 columns to see the next phrases coming, so your playing never stalls. On iPad, go landscape and spread it wide like a music stand on your piano. ■ On stage, just run your setlist Arrange songs in order and flow from top to bottom. No fumbling during the show. ■ Never guess a fingering Look up any chord in the built-in dictionary. Guitar, ukulele, and piano supported. ■ Your songs stay safe Automatic on-device backup protects your precious song data. For iPhone and iPad. For busking outside or practicing at home.

About

Mr. Chord Doodle

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"Mr. Chord Doodle" is an all-in-one app designed for guitarists, allowing you to freely draw, display, and save chord diagrams with an intuitive "doodling" feel. In addition to creating chord diagrams, the app features a high-precision tuner and a versatile metronome. It solves common problems for guitarists, whether you want to check fingerings, log original chord progressions, or practice with a tuner and metronome without switching apps. [Main Features] ■Chord & Scale Drawing (Diagram Creation) Freely place positions on the guitar fretboard. Supports standard view, 180-degree reversed view, and a left-handed mode. Created chords and scales can be saved with custom names. Includes an automatic chord detection feature that identifies chord names based on your finger positions. ■High-Performance Guitar Tuner Supports Standard tuning, Half-Step Down tuning (with note detection), and Chromatic tuning. Easily tune your guitar before or during practice without leaving the app. ■Simple Metronome Features tempo-keeping with a choice of 6 sound sets. Save your favorite tempos and settings with custom names for easy recall during song practice. Whether you are a beginner learning chords, or an advanced player taking notes on chord progressions and scales, this app supports all levels of guitar practice. Perfect for your daily guitar session!

Screenshots

UTAORA4 screens
Mr. Chord Doodle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UTAORA at none against Mr. Chord Doodle's shown. Mr. Chord Doodle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UTAORA ships an update every 6 days, Mr. Chord Doodle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
UTAORA versus Mr. Chord Doodle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUTAORAMr. Chord Doodle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEDIFORCE Inc.KAZUAKI NATSUBAYASHI

In-app purchases

None

UTAORA

No in-app purchases

None

Mr. Chord Doodle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UTAORA free?
UTAORA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mr. Chord Doodle free?
Mr. Chord Doodle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UTAORA or Mr. Chord Doodle have ads?
Mr. Chord Doodle shows ads; UTAORA does not.
Which is updated more often, UTAORA or Mr. Chord Doodle?
UTAORA ships an update every 6 days, and Mr. Chord Doodle every 3 days. Most recently, UTAORA was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mr. Chord Doodle on October 24, 2026.

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