# Autochords vs Neck Deep

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Autochords | Neck Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autochords/id788423364/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neck-deep/id1470383797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Astrocode Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040321800) | [Access Experiences Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668320244) |

## What reviewers say

### Autochords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autochords/id788423364)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app and developer
- 👍 Great app for music creation or chord learning
- 👍 Helpful for songwriting and finding chord progressions
- 👍 Useful for practicing chords and progressions
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain chords not available for custom builder
- 🐛 App freezes up every time user opens it
- 🔒 Limited to only 4 chords in a progression
- 🔒 No option to change time signature or add multiple bars
- 🔒 No piano chord inversions, only root position chords

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Neck Deep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neck-deep/id1470383797)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*