Open String Guitar Chords vs Ukulele Chords Compass
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
Ukulele Chords Compass
Master the ukulele with a comprehensive guide to over 24,000 chord voicings across various fretboard positions and tunings. Explore every possible fingering for your specific instrument and tuning, with visual, audible, and interactive chord displays. Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike.
- Over 24,000 chord voicings
- Supports all ukulele tunings
- 56 chord types
- Left-handed player support
- Audible chord playback
- Interactive chord diagrams
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Whether you're frustrated with simple strumming patterns or ready to explore the ukulele's full potential, Ukulele Chords Compass is your complete guide to mastering the ukulele! Explore over 24,000 chord voicings across all 17 ukulele fretboard positions. Our smart algorithm doesn't just show you one way to play a chord, it reveals every possible fingering for your specific ukulele type and tuning. Built for Every Skill Level: Beginners love the intuitive layout. Pros appreciate the depth. Simply choose your chord root, type, and extension, and let the smart algorithm show you every playable variation — visually, audibly, and interactively. Perfect for Practice & Composition: + Listen to each chord with authentic ukulele sound + View chords for advanced learning Key Features: + Over 24,000 chords for all ukulele tunings + 56 chord types: Major, Minor, Diminished, Augmented, Suspended, Add9 and more + Supports left-handed players + Adjustable volume control + High-resolution Retina graphics Supports Many Ukulele Types & Tunings: Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Concert, Sopranino – and 15 popular tunings including Open A–G, Soprano Standard, Baritone Canadian, and more. No subscriptions. No limits. Pure ukulele mastery. One purchase = Lifetime access to the complete chord library! Ready to unlock your ukulele's true potential? Start your ukulele journey or sharpen your skills like never before! Get Ukulele Chords Compass today and start playing smarter!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open String Guitar Chords at 100% against Ukulele Chords Compass's 50%. Open String Guitar Chords also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 65 months). Ukulele Chords Compass's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $12.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Ukulele Chords Compass $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Open String Guitar Chords holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Open String Guitar Chords's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ukulele Chords Compass's.
Open String Guitar Chords ships an update every 7 months, Ukulele Chords Compass every 65 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open String Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 65 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fonexsis | Max Schlee |
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Open String Guitar Chords
Ukulele Chords Compass
In-app purchases
Open String Guitar Chords
No in-app purchases
Ukulele Chords Compass
No in-app purchases
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