# Autochords vs SoftWork Beats

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Autochords at 4.1K against SoftWork Beats's 1. SoftWork Beats's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Autochords sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SoftWork Beats sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SoftWork Beats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autochords has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Autochords's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoftWork Beats's.

Autochords ships an update every 2 months, SoftWork Beats every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Autochords | SoftWork Beats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autochords/id788423364/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softwork-beats/id6781545228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astrocode Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040321800) | [Dawson Toth](https://appshunter.io/developer/439948217) |

## 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


### SoftWork Beats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softwork-beats/id6781545228)

Stream original, ad-free instrumental music licensed for public performance in businesses. Customize your audio experience with genre selection, curated trivia, and automated scheduling. Supports multiple devices and languages.

**Highlights:** Original, ad-free instrumental music, Licensed for public performance, Curated trivia and custom notes display, Automated start and stop times, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Multi-device and multi-room support, Multiple language options

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Seat | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 Seats | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Seats | $29.99 | per month |
| 4 Seats | $39.99 | per month |
| 5 Seats | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Autochords free?

Autochords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SoftWork Beats free?

SoftWork Beats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Autochords or SoftWork Beats?

SoftWork Beats is rated higher. Autochords averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while SoftWork Beats averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Autochords or SoftWork Beats have ads?

Neither Autochords nor SoftWork Beats shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Autochords or SoftWork Beats?

Autochords ships an update every 2 months, and SoftWork Beats every 11 days. Most recently, Autochords was updated on October 17, 2026 and SoftWork Beats on October 7, 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.*