Comparison

Guitar Chords Compass vs DroPilot Arpeggios

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

Head to head
About

Guitar Chords Compass

Master the entire guitar fretboard and explore over 30,000 chord diagrams. This app features a smart chord finder for instant options and supports 56 chord types with realistic guitar sounds. It's designed for all players, offering lifetime access to a comprehensive chord library.

Highlights
  • 30,000+ chord diagrams
  • Smart chord finder
  • 56 chord types supported
  • Real guitar sounds
  • Multiple tunings
  • Left- and right-handed support
Features
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Stop limiting your guitar playing! Whether you're struggling to find that perfect chord for your song or want to break free from basic progressions, Guitar Chords Compass transforms you from someone who knows a few chords into someone who masters the entire fretboard! This is your ultimate tool for exploring, learning, and mastering chords with precision and ease! Why Guitar Chords Compass: + Access over 30,000 chord diagrams across all 17 positions on the guitar fretboard + Built-in smart chord finder powered by a custom algorithm to show all valid chord options instantly + 56 chord types supported – from basic Maj/Min to complex jazz voicings like Maj13 or Sus2Add9 + Real guitar sounds with adjustable volume so you can hear every nuance Key Features: + 19 unique voice types to match your style + Multiple tunings including Standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Open G, Slide open A, and more (24 in total) + Designed for both right- and left-handed players + Optimized for Retina display – crisp visuals on every screen size Perfect For: + Guitar students learning new chord shapes + Songwriters in need of chord inspiration + Music teachers demonstrating chord theory + Pro musicians refining their chord vocabulary + Beginners that are just starting their journey No subscriptions. No hidden fees. No limits. One purchase = Lifetime access to the complete chord library that many of musicians already trust! Ready to unlock chords you never knew existed? Buy Guitar Chords Compass now and transform your playing from ordinary to extraordinary! Your breakthrough moment is just one tap away!

About

DroPilot Arpeggios

Features
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DroPilot Arpeggios helps guitarists explore arpeggios and voicings over chord progressions — visually, clearly and at your own pace. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Build chord progressions and see arpeggio diagrams for each harmony • Browse voicings by chord type, string set, inversion and fretboard zone • Play progressions with professional GM audio: piano, bass and drums • Use the built-in tuner (microphone) to keep your guitar in tune • Open the chord dictionary with validated fingerings • Save favourite progressions and customise themes AUDIO & PLAYBACK • Count-in before playback starts • Floating transport: play, pause and stop • Metronome, bass, loop and tempo control (60–280 BPM) • Background audio while the screen is locked FREE & PRO The app is free to download. Pro unlocks advanced chord types, more string sets, inversions, saved progressions and premium themes via a one-time in-app purchase. LANGUAGES Spanish and English. No account required. Your progressions and settings stay on your device.

Screenshots

Guitar Chords Compass4 screens
DroPilot Arpeggios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DroPilot Arpeggios at Free against Guitar Chords Compass's $4.99. DroPilot Arpeggios also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 64 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Guitar Chords Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

DroPilot Arpeggios is free to download; Guitar Chords Compass costs $4.99 up front. DroPilot Arpeggios sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Guitar Chords Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guitar Chords Compass ships an update every 64 months, DroPilot Arpeggios weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Guitar Chords Compass versus DroPilot Arpeggios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar Chords CompassDroPilot Arpeggios
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 64 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB72 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMax SchleePablo Niveiro

In-app purchases

None

Guitar Chords Compass

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DroPilot Arpeggios

One-time1
  • DroPilot Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Guitar Chords Compass free?
Guitar Chords Compass costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DroPilot Arpeggios free?
DroPilot Arpeggios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guitar Chords Compass or DroPilot Arpeggios have ads?
DroPilot Arpeggios shows ads; Guitar Chords Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Guitar Chords Compass or DroPilot Arpeggios?
Guitar Chords Compass ships an update every 64 months, and DroPilot Arpeggios weekly. Most recently, Guitar Chords Compass was updated on October 21, 2026 and DroPilot Arpeggios on October 25, 2026.

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