Comparison

Open String Guitar Chords vs JHG Dictionaries

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

Head to head
About

Open String Guitar Chords

Explore a vast collection of open string guitar chords with multiple voicings and transposition options. This app provides instant playback, optimal fingerings, and scale degree information for musicians of all levels.

Highlights
  • 596 open string chords
  • Chord transposition with capo
  • Optimal fingerings provided
  • Instant chord playback
  • 3 guitar sound banks
  • Scale degree display
Features
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This application contains a unique collection of beautiful air open string chords which differs drastically from our other previously released chord applications. Thanks to the open strings you can get a very wide fingerings, and when you transpose chord you can use a capo. In the 1960's one of the first guitarists who used open-string chords was Chet Atkins and Merle Travis. After, such guitarists as Lenny Breau and Tommy Emmanuel were using these chords in their music. Later, chords with open strings were used by such famous great guitarists as John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Paco de Lucia, Al Di Meola, Nuno Bettencourt and others. These chords are found in all styles of music, from classical to progressive metal. Open String Guitar Chords app is not only just a collection of chords (when "Slow" or "Fast" behavior selected), but it also shows their possible voicings (when "Auto" behavior selected). Both beginners and professionals can benefit from this app and take enough material for their music. ●●●●● Features: --------------- ● 596 different open string chords, which can be easily transposed (using a capo) to any desired key, resulting in about 5,000 of total open string chords! ● transpose chords to any desired key by dragging notes on the screen with your finger. A capo will appear on the fretboard when you transpose open string chords ● only the best sounding chords were selected for you and presented in this collection ● every chord provided with corresponding optimal fingerings for your comfort ● degree feature to see scale degree of selected note ● instant playback of selected chord with acoustic guitar sounds ● 3 guitar sound banks to select from: Acoustic, Piezo and Chorused ● note names are displayed inside the playback cursor ● sharp and flat signatures correspond to the current chord's key ● 3 modes (behaviors) of chord's playback: Slow, Fast and Auto ● manual step by step note playback in both directions ● manual note selection by tapping notes on the screen ● designed for both iPhone and iPad For support and more info about this and other products please visit our website: http://www.fonexsis.com

About

JHG Dictionaries

Features
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The JHG Dictionary is an invaluable tool for musicians seeking comprehensive information about chords, scales and arpeggios. Whether you've come across a chord, scale or arpeggio that you don't recognize or want to explore all positions and shapes of a specific chord, scale or arpeggio, this app has you covered. If you've seen someone play a chord, scale or arpeggio and want to identify it, simply enter the chord or scale fingerings that you see (you can even just some, and not all of the fingers) into the JHG Dictionary. The app will provide you with the accurate name of the chord, scale or arpeggio, allowing you to further study or incorporate it into your own playing. On the other hand, if you already know the name of a chord, scale or arpeggio and want to explore different positions and shapes of that chord, scale or arpeggio, the JHG Dictionary offers the world's most extensive database of each. Enter the name of the desired chord, scale or arpeggio and the app will present you with all possible positions and shapes of that particular chord, scale or arpeggio. This will provide valuable insights into various voicings, fingerings, and patterns, allowing you to expand your repertoire and explore new musical possibilities. With the JHG Dictionary app, you have a phenomenally comprehensive resource at your fingertips, enabling you to delve deeper into the world of chords, scales and arpeggios. Please note that all features of the JHG Fretboard Trainer App require a paid subscription. Users can also access all features of the app free for 7 days by signing up for a free 7 Day trial within the app. Terms of Use: https://www.jamieharrisonguitar.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Open String Guitar Chords4 screens
JHG Dictionaries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JHG Dictionaries at Free against Open String Guitar Chords's $7.99. JHG Dictionaries also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Open String Guitar Chords's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

JHG Dictionaries is free to download; Open String Guitar Chords costs $7.99 up front. JHG Dictionaries sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Open String Guitar Chords asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open String Guitar Chords ships an update every 7 months, JHG Dictionaries every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Open String Guitar Chords versus JHG Dictionaries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen String Guitar ChordsJHG Dictionaries
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFonexsisJamie Harrison Media Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Open String Guitar Chords

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

JHG Dictionaries

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • JHG Dictionaries7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Open String Guitar Chords free?
Open String Guitar Chords costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JHG Dictionaries free?
JHG Dictionaries is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Open String Guitar Chords or JHG Dictionaries have ads?
Neither Open String Guitar Chords nor JHG Dictionaries shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Open String Guitar Chords or JHG Dictionaries?
Open String Guitar Chords ships an update every 7 months, and JHG Dictionaries every 3 weeks. Most recently, Open String Guitar Chords was updated on October 24, 2026 and JHG Dictionaries on October 27, 2026.

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