ChordLoop vs RiffAlly Jam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ChordLoop
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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 ⢠Play every chord in any key ā major and minor, with the music theory built in and correct ⢠Hear real sound generated right on your device ā nothing to download, works fully offline ⢠Flip on 7th chords for a richer, jazzier feel ⢠Loop your progression at any tempo and hear it come to life ⢠Start from classic progressions ā pop, 50s, ballad, and more ⢠Save the progressions you love ⢠Share a progression with a single tap CHORDLOOP PRO ā one-time $3.99 unlock ⢠Export any progression to MIDI and drop it into GarageBand, Logic, or any DAW ⢠Drum grooves that turn your progression into a real track ⢠Six more instruments ā 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 ā the full songwriting core is free, and Pro is a single one-time purchase.
RiffAlly Jam
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Solo with a band. See the scale. Follow the chords. RiffAlly Jam is a guitar practice companion for improvisation, solos and chord changes. An on-device drums-and-bass backing band plays your progression while the live chord display and fretboard guide help you find your next phrase. START WITH FOUR ORIGINAL PROGRESSIONS ⢠Choose Open Road, Minor Horizon, Soul Return or Dorian Pocket ⢠Choose your practice key once and keep it when switching progressions ⢠Edit individual chord roots and types, or reorder the four chords ⢠Each progression loads its own tempo while preserving your band settings ⢠Search by name or feel and make each progression your own SOLO WITH A VISUAL GUIDE ⢠See the current chord and fretboard guide together during normal playback; larger text remains scrollable ⢠Follow the scale pattern, current chord root and other chord tones as the band plays ⢠Swipe the neck from open strings through fret 24, even while playing ⢠Choose Dark Ebony, Maple or Walnut fretboard finishes SHAPE YOUR BACKING BAND ⢠Choose from 14 rhythm styles, including Classic Rock, Dirty Rock, Blues Shuffle, Tight Funk, Jazz Swing and Bossa Nova ⢠Pick Rock, Jazz or Vintage Brushes acoustic drums and Clean Finger, Clean Pick or Upright bass ⢠All instrument sounds are included for offline practice; accompaniment is drums and bass, not recorded songs or guitar parts ⢠Let each chord last one, two or four bars ⢠Start with a count-in, then mute or rebalance drums and bass without stopping KEEP YOUR SETUPS Save jams locally and return to their keys, tempos, sounds and custom chords. In-app Help explains the controls and guide. Saved jams based on presets removed in version 1.1.1 are hidden, but their data remains on the device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Music practice works offline, with no account or advertising. Jam collects no data. Optional tips and online support links require an internet connection; tips unlock no features and are never required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RiffAlly Jam at every 2 days against ChordLoop's weekly. ChordLoop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ChordLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RiffAlly Jam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ChordLoop ships an update weekly, RiffAlly Jam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChordLoop | RiffAlly Jam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JONATHAN BILES | Fernando Lanner Cardoso |
In-app purchases
ChordLoop
- ChordLoop Pro$3.99
RiffAlly Jam
- Small Tip$1.99
- Supporter Tip$4.99
- Generous Tip$9.99









