Live Chords vs ChordDetectorInator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Live Chords
This app listens to music and automatically identifies the chords being played. It's a useful tool for musicians looking to learn songs by ear or understand musical structure.
- Real-time chord detection
- Listens to music and identifies chords
- Useful for learning songs
- Helps understand musical structure
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Magically guess the current playing chord as you hear it!
ChordDetectorInator
Instantly identify musical chords in real-time from any instrument. This app requires no setup and is perfect for musicians of all levels learning songs, transcribing, or needing quick chord references during performances. Enjoy privacy with local audio processing.
- Real-time chord detection
- Works with any instrument
- No setup or musical knowledge needed
- Instant chord display
- Local audio processing for privacy
- Free trial with optional unlimited access
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ChordDetectorInator provides real-time chord detection for any musical situation. Whether you're practicing solo on guitar or piano, jamming with a full band, or analyzing songs, simply tap "Start Listening" and watch chords appear instantly on screen. The clean, distraction-free interface works with any acoustic or amplified instrument and requires no setup or musical knowledge. Perfect for musicians learning songs, transcribing music, or needing quick chord reference during live performances. Try free for 60 seconds per session, then unlock unlimited listening for just $2.99. Your audio stays private - everything is processed locally on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ChordDetectorInator at 3.7 against Live Chords's 2.8. Live Chords's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Live Chords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ChordDetectorInator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ChordDetectorInator holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.
| Parameter | Live Chords | ChordDetectorInator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (6 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Major Seven Lab | Robert J Sarvis Jr |
In-app purchases
Live Chords
- Remove ads$0.99
ChordDetectorInator
- Unlock Time Limit$2.99
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