Gematria Calculator vs ChordMarker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gematria Calculator
This utility app calculates the numerical value of Hebrew words and phrases using various Gematria methods. It offers real-time updates as you type, allows saving and sharing calculations, and supports different Gematria systems.
- Real-time calculation as you type
- Multiple Gematria calculation methods
- Save and compare calculations
- Share calculations easily
- Support for QWERTY Hebrew keyboard
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Gematria Calculator Calculate the Gematria (numerical value) of any Hebrew word or phrase! Features: ~ Updates the result as you type - no need to press any buttons first! ~ Calculate in regular Gematria, Gematria Ketana (all letters' values are single-digit), Expanded Gematria (the value of each letter in the spelling of the letter is counted, so א would have the value of א + ל + ף, or 111), and Reverse Gematria (א = 400, ת = 1). ~ Mispar Katan (full value as a single digit) switch ~ Save your calculations for later viewing and / or comparing ~ Easily share calculations from within the app ~ Support for Mac's QWERTY style Hebrew keyboard layout ~ More to come! Questions / Comments / Ideas / Issues: Email me at BenjyWiener@gmail.com
ChordMarker
Create and edit song chord charts with a simple text format. Easily add chords, preview, transpose, and export your song sheets as PDF, image, or text. Ideal for songwriters, musicians, and teachers.
- ChordMark notation for chart creation
- Dedicated chord keyboard for fast input
- Scan text from images
- Instant key transposition
- Export as PDF, image, or plain text
- iCloud sync across devices
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Scan lyrics from a photo, add chords with a dedicated keyboard, transpose for any singer, then export a clean PDF, image, or text chart. ChordMarker takes you from scattered lyrics to a chart ready for practice, rehearsal, or the stage. Skip the complexity of full music notation software. Write lyrics and chords in the lightweight ChordMark text format and preview a clear, readable chart as you work. It is a focused workflow for guitar, piano, keys, vocals, and band rehearsals. CAPTURE LYRICS AND BUILD FASTER • Recognize lyrics from your camera or photo library • Import lyrics from a text file • Enter chords, sections, and meter with a dedicated keyboard • Preview the finished layout while you edit ADAPT EVERY CHART • Transpose up or down for different vocal ranges • Switch among chord symbols, Roman numerals, and Nashville Numbers • Prefer sharps, flats, or automatic accidentals • Align chords with lyrics for a chart that is easy to follow SHARE AND KEEP YOUR LIBRARY CLOSE • Export PDF, image, or plain text for printing and sharing • Save chart images directly to Photos • Sync your personal library across iPhone and iPad with iCloud • Browse, like, and import public Community Charts • Publish your own charts and keep shared copies updated • Create, find, and open charts with Spotlight and Shortcuts ChordMarker is built for guitarists, keyboard players, singers, music teachers, songwriters, worship teams, and bandmates who need dependable lyrics-and-chords charts without a heavyweight scoring tool. Turn your next set of lyrics into a chart you can practice, print, and share.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gematria Calculator at 100% against ChordMarker's 50%. Gematria Calculator also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (8.3 vs 17.0). ChordMarker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On ads, 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
Gematria Calculator costs $0.99 and ChordMarker $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gematria Calculator ships an update every 4 months, ChordMarker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gematria Calculator | ChordMarker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjy Wiener | 梦阳 许 |
Customer experience
Gematria Calculator
ChordMarker
In-app purchases
Gematria Calculator
No in-app purchases
ChordMarker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Gematria Calculator free?
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Do Gematria Calculator or ChordMarker have ads?
Which is updated more often, Gematria Calculator or ChordMarker?
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