# SimpleBoard vs Note & Chord Flashcards

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleBoard at 53% against Note & Chord Flashcards's 0%. SimpleBoard also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). Note & Chord Flashcards's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SimpleBoard costs $1.99 and Note & Chord Flashcards $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SimpleBoard holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleBoard has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of SimpleBoard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Note & Chord Flashcards's.

SimpleBoard ships an update every 2 months, Note & Chord Flashcards every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleBoard | Note & Chord Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleboard/id944059546/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-and-chord-flashcards/id6755080765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yvz Digital Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/921581603) | [Seiji ISSHIKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/641415939) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleboard/id944059546)

Create custom soundboards with ease. Load sounds from your music library, arrange up to 8 per board, and play them simultaneously. Designed for reliable stage use, it offers an adaptive layout for optimal screen utilization.

**Highlights:** Load sounds from iTunes library, Create and edit soundboards, Up to 8 sounds per soundboard, Adaptive layout, Play multiple sounds simultaneously, Loop sounds by holding button

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note & Chord Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-and-chord-flashcards/id6755080765)

This music training app offers flashcards for practicing note names and chord types. It features customizable modes for note name recognition and diatonic chord progressions, ideal for musicians of all instruments. Practice at your own pace with automatic or manual card switching.

**Highlights:** Note name practice (C, D, E, F, G, A, B), Chord type practice (M, m, dim, sus4, aug, 6, m7, △7, 7), Randomized card switching, Customizable tempo and rhythm, Diatonic chord mode for progressions, Supports guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleBoard free?

SimpleBoard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note & Chord Flashcards free?

Note & Chord Flashcards costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleBoard or Note & Chord Flashcards?

SimpleBoard is rated higher. SimpleBoard averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Note & Chord Flashcards averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SimpleBoard or Note & Chord Flashcards have ads?

Neither SimpleBoard nor Note & Chord Flashcards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleBoard or Note & Chord Flashcards?

SimpleBoard ships an update every 2 months, and Note & Chord Flashcards every 5 days. Most recently, SimpleBoard was updated on October 17, 2026 and Note & Chord Flashcards on October 8, 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.*