Comparison

Chordopia vs GtrLib Chords

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

Head to head
About

Chordopia

This app helps musicians find guitar, ukulele, and mandolin chords. Input a chord name to see diagrams and hear its sound, or create a diagram to identify the chord. It supports custom tunings and generates voicings dynamically.

Highlights
  • Chord diagram generation
  • Chord identification from diagrams
  • Sound playback for chords
  • Support for alternate and custom tunings
  • Dynamic voicing search
  • Extensive chord type library
Features
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Chordopia is a chord finder for guitar, ukulele, and mandolin. Highlights: - It works both ways! You can enter a chord name and Chordopia will show you chord diagrams for many different voicings of that chord. Or you can do the reverse: drag the dots in the chord diagram to different frets, and Chordopia will tell you what the new chord is called. - Sound — Chordopia not only shows you a chord diagram for each voicing, but also lets you hear how it sounds. - Supports alternate tunings such as drop-D and DADGAD, as well as arbitrary custom tunings. - Chordopia is not a fixed chord book of predefined chord diagrams. Instead, it works by searching through all possible combinations of finger positions on your instrument to find the ones that produce the chord you want, all in a fraction of a second. It then ranks them based on how easy they are to play and how good they sound, and shows you the best ones first. - Chordopia knows more than 50 chord types for each of the 12 root notes for a total of more than 600 chords, not counting variants with an out-of-chord alternate bass. The number of voicings varies by chord, instrument and tuning; for example, for a 12-fret guitar in standard tuning, there are more than 100,000 distinct voicings to discover.

About

GtrLib Chords

This app is a comprehensive guitar chord library for players of all skill levels. It offers thousands of chords with multiple voicings, fingerings, and audio demonstrations. Easily search, customize, and export chords for practice, learning, or music production.

Highlights
  • Extensive chord library
  • Multiple voicings and inversions
  • Audio demonstrations
  • Suggested fingerings
  • Quick search functionality
  • Export as PNG or MIDI
  • Left-handed mode
Features
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GtrLib Chords – The Ultimate Guitar Chord Library Unlock the full potential of your guitar playing with GtrLib Chords, the most comprehensive and easy-to-use chord reference for guitarists of all levels. Whether you're just starting out and need a reliable guide to essential chords or you're an advanced player looking to explore complex voicings and inversions, this app provides everything you need to learn, practice, and master guitar chords with confidence and precision. With an extensive library of thousands of chords, including multiple voicings, suggested finger positions, and audio demonstrations, this app provides everything you need to expand your chord vocabulary and improve your playing. Key Features: Comprehensive Chord Library • Explore a vast collection of chords in every key, including major, minor, diminished, augmented, suspended, extended, and more. • View all possible chord variations, inversions, and positions across the fretboard. • Learn chord placements from the open position to the highest frets. Learn & Play with Confidence • Suggested fingerings to improve technique and efficiency. • Audio playback to hear how every chord sounds before playing. • Fretboard visualization for better understanding of chord structures. Quick Search & Instant Access • Built-in search to find any chord instantly. • Spotlight search integration to locate chords directly from your device. Customize Your Experience • Left-handed mode for left-handed guitarists. • Key switching to transpose chords effortlessly. • Dark mode support for a visually comfortable experience. Export, Share & Save • Export chords as PNG or MIDI files for easy reference or music production. • Use exported MIDI files in DAWs like GarageBand, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and FL Studio. • Print or share chords with students, bandmates, or collaborators. Designed for Everyone • VoiceOver accessibility for visually impaired users. • User-friendly interface for smooth navigation and ease of use. Who Is GtrLib Chords For? • Beginners – Learn fundamental chords with clear diagrams and audio playback. • Intermediate & advanced guitarists – Explore complex voicings, inversions, and extended chords. • Songwriters & composers – Quickly find the perfect chord for any song. • Guitar teachers & students – Use it as a reliable teaching and learning tool. • Producers & musicians – Integrate MIDI chord files into music production. Why Choose GtrLib Chords? Unlike generic chord books or basic online chord finders, GtrLib Chords provides: • A massive, well-organized chord library with multiple variations. • Fingering recommendations to improve accuracy. • Audio demonstrations to help you recognize chords by ear. • Offline access for anytime, anywhere learning. • High-quality exports for musicians, songwriters, and educators. Download GtrLib Chords Today! Discover a powerful, easy-to-use tool designed for guitarists of all levels. Whether you're practicing, performing, or composing, GtrLib Chords will help you unlock the full potential of your guitar playing. Get started now and take your guitar skills to the next level!

Screenshots

Chordopia4 screens
GtrLib Chords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GtrLib Chords at Free against Chordopia's $3.99. GtrLib Chords also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 60). Chordopia's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On rating, in-app purchases and device support 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

GtrLib Chords is free to download; Chordopia costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chordopia against 4.7 for GtrLib Chords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GtrLib Chords has 1.3K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Chordopia's written reviews are positive against 78% of GtrLib Chords's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chordopia ships an update every 7 months, GtrLib Chords fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Chordopia versus GtrLib Chords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChordopiaGtrLib Chords
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (60 ratings)4.7 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better77.7% of reviews
Number of ratings601.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaxing WaveBijoy Thangaraj

Customer experience

Chordopia

All ratings60 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GtrLib Chords

All ratings1,318 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

None

Chordopia

No in-app purchases

None

GtrLib Chords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chordopia free?
Chordopia costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GtrLib Chords free?
GtrLib Chords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chordopia or GtrLib Chords?
Chordopia and GtrLib Chords are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 60 and 1.3K ratings respectively.
Do Chordopia or GtrLib Chords have ads?
GtrLib Chords shows ads; Chordopia does not.
Which is updated more often, Chordopia or GtrLib Chords?
Chordopia ships an update every 7 months, and GtrLib Chords fortnightly. Most recently, Chordopia was updated on August 24, 2026 and GtrLib Chords on September 24, 2026.

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