Open String Guitar Chords vs Cruz GR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 596 open string chords
- Chord transposition with capo
- Optimal fingerings provided
- Instant chord playback
- 3 guitar sound banks
- Scale degree display
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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
Cruz GR
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Cruz GR turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful MIDI controller. Create custom pad layouts in seconds. Build rich chords in any key and adapt every grid to your workflow. Three modes: Notes: Play melodies, basslines, leads, and trigger samples. Chords: Generate musical voicings from simple triads to rich 11ths, voiced Compact, Open or Wide, across any scale and key. Control: Map pads to MIDI CC. Pair instantly with Cruz GR Connect, the Mac companion app. Stable, persistent connectivity over Wi-Fi or USB with support for multiple devices. Cruz GR Connect is included with your purchase and available on the Mac App Store. Designed for music production on Mac. Works with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and other major DAWs on Mac. Cruz GR is a MIDI controller and does not generate sound on its own. For live performance and studio recording, a USB connection is recommended.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cruz GR at $4.90 against Open String Guitar Chords's $12.99. Cruz GR also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). Open String Guitar Chords's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.4). 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
Open String Guitar Chords costs $12.99 and Cruz GR $4.90 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Open String Guitar Chords ships an update every 7 months, Cruz GR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open String Guitar Chords | Cruz GR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $4.90 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fonexsis | CRUZ Conseil |
In-app purchases
Open String Guitar Chords
No in-app purchases
Cruz GR
No in-app purchases
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