Comparison

Autochords vs Neck Deep

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

Head to head
About

Autochords

This app serves as a songwriting aid, offering chord progressions and musical inspiration. It allows users to explore different moods and instruments like guitar, piano, and ukulele to find the perfect sound for their songs. Advanced features are available through an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Chord progression generation by mood
  • Guitar, piano, and ukulele chord diagrams
  • Listen to progressions on chosen instruments
  • Play along to full progressions
  • Alternative progression suggestions
  • Customizable progressions (PRO)
Features
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Autochords is the ultimate songwriting cheat sheet and inspiration machine. Learn how to play chords on guitar, piano, and ukulele. Experiment with various music styles. Just pick a mood and Autochords will show you what to play for your main progression. Play along or just have a listen until you find the perfect chord progression for you. Autochords also suggests “Alternative progressions” that you can use for other sections of the song, like a bridge or backing for a solo. ## Features ## • Dozens of different built-in moods to choose from. • Guitar, Piano, and Ukulele chord diagrams. • Listen to how progressions sound on your chosen instrument. • Play along to full chord progressions. With the PRO in-app-purchase: • Unlock even more progressions. • Build and customize your own progressions. • Export to MIDI. • Keep track of your favorites. • Change the tempo. • Switch between color themes. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Neck Deep

Access exclusive content from a popular band, including live streams, behind-the-scenes photos, and unreleased music. Engage with other fans, get early access to tickets, and participate in special offers and competitions.

Highlights
  • Live broadcasts
  • Exclusive photos and videos
  • Unreleased music and audio
  • Early ticket access
  • Fan community features
  • Special offers and competitions
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Go backstage and behind-the-scenes with Neck Deep in their exclusive app. Sign up to enjoy: • Live broadcasts • Exclusive photos and videos • Music & audio you won’t find anywhere else • Early access to tickets • Meeting fellow fans • Special offers and competitions • And much more... GET IN TOUCH: We’re always looking for ways to improve the app, if you have any thoughts, recommendations or complaints, please contact us. IN-APP PRODUCTS The app offers the option to purchase virtual coins and use them to send animated gifts to the artist during live broadcasts • Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Each user will have a digital wallet where they can check their 'coin' balance and purchase more coins • Each user's wallet is linked to their app account, thus re-installing the app or logging in on a different device won't make them lose their current coins Our Full EULA is available here: https://www.fan.direct/platform-user-agreement/.

Screenshots

Autochords4 screens
Neck Deep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neck Deep at none against Autochords's 4. Neck Deep also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Autochords's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 20). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Autochords sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Neck Deep asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Autochords against 4.8 for Neck Deep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autochords has 4.1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Autochords's written reviews are positive against 80% of Neck Deep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Autochords versus Neck Deep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutochordsNeck Deep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings)4.8 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better20
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB41 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperAstrocode Pty LtdAccess Experiences Ltd

Customer experience

Autochords

All ratings4,056 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.2%

Neck Deep

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Autochords

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App freezes up when opened
  • Chord progressions don't sound as intended for some moods

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add augmented chords and more chord variations
  • Allow creating progressions with more than 4 chords
  • Incorporate different time signatures beyond 4/4
  • Add chord inversions and more chord types (7ths, 9ths, etc.)
  • Expand chord library beyond just diatonic chords
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  • Incorporate arpeggio playback and background drums

Neck Deep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Autochords

Subscriptions3
  • PRO Weekly$0.997 Days
  • PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PRO Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$29.99
None

Neck Deep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autochords free?
Autochords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neck Deep free?
Neck Deep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Autochords or Neck Deep?
Neck Deep is rated higher. Autochords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Neck Deep averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.
Do Autochords or Neck Deep have ads?
Neither Autochords nor Neck Deep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autochords or Neck Deep?
Autochords ships an update every 2 months, and Neck Deep every 2 months. Most recently, Autochords was updated on October 17, 2026 and Neck Deep on October 4, 2026.

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