UTAORA vs Mr. Chord Doodle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UTAORA
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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.
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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | UTAORA | Mr. Chord Doodle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EDIFORCE Inc. | KAZUAKI NATSUBAYASHI |
In-app purchases
UTAORA
No in-app purchases
Mr. Chord Doodle
No in-app purchases








