# Chord Tracker vs Harmolody

The clearest difference is rating: Harmolody at 5.0 against Chord Tracker's 3.6. Harmolody also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Chord Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (170 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Harmolody sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Chord Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Harmolody holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chord Tracker has 170 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chord Tracker ships an update every 5 months, Harmolody every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chord Tracker | Harmolody |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-tracker-us/id992502589/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmolody/id6759538174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/408058585) | [LAR MAY SEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698899043) |

## What reviewers say

### Chord Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-tracker-us/id992502589)

This app analyzes audio songs from your device's music library to display chord symbols on screen. It offers graphical piano keyboard and guitar tab views to aid practice and performance. It's designed to help musicians play along with their favorite tunes.

**Highlights:** Audio song analysis, Chord symbol display, Graphical piano keyboard, Guitar tab display, Practice and performance aid

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate chord recognition for most songs
- 💰 Free app with powerful features
- 🎸 Works well for learning guitar and piano
- ⚙️ Customizable chord display and transposition
- 🎵 Tempo adjustment without pitch change

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Limited music source compatibility (iTunes/Apple Music only)
- 🐛 Recent update removed real-time microphone chord detection
- 📁 Difficult to import local audio files
- ⚠️ DRM-protected songs don't work
- 🔌 No Bluetooth speaker output support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when detecting chord sections
- Audio playback out of sync with score on iPad Pro
- Black screen with only alphabet visible on some devices
- Songs disappear from User Songs after import
- Cannot load songs from local device files

**Requested features**

- Restore real-time microphone chord detection
- Support for Spotify and Google Play Music
- Local file import from device storage
- Bluetooth speaker output support
- Print or export chords as PDF


### Harmolody

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmolody/id6759538174)

Explore and preserve the rich musical heritage of the Lisu people. Discover traditional folk songs, contemporary hits, and emerging artists. Create personalized playlists and stay updated with new releases.

**Highlights:** Traditional Lisu folk songs, Modern Lisu pop & worship songs, Personalized favorites library, Custom playlist creation, Smart song search, New music discovery, Artist profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chord Tracker free?

Chord Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Harmolody free?

Harmolody is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chord Tracker or Harmolody?

Harmolody is rated higher. Chord Tracker averages 3.6 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Harmolody averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chord Tracker or Harmolody have ads?

Both Chord Tracker and Harmolody show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chord Tracker or Harmolody?

Chord Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and Harmolody every 11 days. Most recently, Chord Tracker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Harmolody on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*