Comparison

ChordLoop vs JazzTree

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

Head to head
About

ChordLoop

Features
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ChordLoop is the fastest way to find your next chord progression. Pick a key, tap a chord, and hear it instantly. Stack chords into a progression, loop it at any tempo, and let the ideas flow. Whether you're writing a song, learning theory, or just noodling on the couch, ChordLoop turns "what sounds good next?" into a few taps. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Play every chord in any key β€” major and minor, with the music theory built in and correct β€’ Hear real sound generated right on your device β€” nothing to download, works fully offline β€’ Flip on 7th chords for a richer, jazzier feel β€’ Loop your progression at any tempo and hear it come to life β€’ Start from classic progressions β€” pop, 50s, ballad, and more β€’ Save the progressions you love β€’ Share a progression with a single tap CHORDLOOP PRO β€” one-time $3.99 unlock β€’ Export any progression to MIDI and drop it into GarageBand, Logic, or any DAW β€’ Drum grooves that turn your progression into a real track β€’ Six more instruments β€” Organ, Nylon Guitar, Synth, Strings, Music Box, and Marimba Built for songwriters, producers, guitarists, pianists, ukulele players, and anyone learning music. No account. No ads. No subscription β€” the full songwriting core is free, and Pro is a single one-time purchase.

About

JazzTree

Features
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JazzTree is a visual listening guide to jazz history. Explore 39 genres, see how they descend from, react against, and revive one another, and find about 350 records selected to make those relationships audible. EXPLORE THE LINEAGE Follow jazz across time in three complementary views: a focused rail, historical spans, and a full influence map. Filter connections by harmony, rhythm, form, instrumentation, improvisation, timbre, repertoire, social context, and technology. BROWSE 39 GENRES Search and sort genre profiles with concise histories, musical traits, key figures, contested boundaries, and gateway, core, and deep-listening albums. FOLLOW CURATED PATHS Take three ordered listening routes. Each step explains why one record follows another, and your progress stays on your device. LISTEN IN YOUR SERVICE Open albums in Spotify, Apple Music, or NetEase Cloud Music. JazzTree does not require an account. BUILT FOR CAREFUL EXPLORATION β€’ About 350 albums β€’ English and Simplified Chinese β€’ Light and dark appearances β€’ Offline editorial content β€’ Confidence notes for uncertain discographic details β€’ No ads and no JazzTree account Genre boundaries are arguments, not facts. JazzTree shows where scholars disagree and makes its editorial uncertainty visible.

Screenshots

ChordLoop4 screens
JazzTree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ChordLoop at Free against JazzTree's $4.99. ChordLoop also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). JazzTree's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

ChordLoop is free to download; JazzTree costs $4.99 up front. ChordLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JazzTree asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ChordLoop versus JazzTree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChordLoopJazzTree
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJONATHAN BILES何为 ζ›Ύ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChordLoop

One-time1
  • ChordLoop Pro$3.99
None

JazzTree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChordLoop free?
ChordLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JazzTree free?
JazzTree costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChordLoop or JazzTree have ads?
Neither ChordLoop nor JazzTree shows ads.

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