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Best Chord Identifier Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 246+ chord identifier apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Chord Identifier Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chord ai - Play any song!Chord ai - Play any song!Free4.6★ (5.9K)NoYesAug 2026
2Reverse Chord Finder ProReverse Chord Finder ProFree4.7★ (689)NoYesAug 2026
3Auto-Key | Music key detectionAuto-Key | Music key detectionFree3.9★ (87)NoNoJul 2026
4SUS4 Chord IDSUS4 Chord IDFree—NoYesJul 2026
5What Chord?What Chord?Free4.8★ (137)NoNoAug 2026
6Chordify: Songs, Chords, TunerChordify: Songs, Chords, TunerFree4.7★ (33K)NoYesAug 2026
7Guitar Chord IdentifierGuitar Chord Identifier$2.995.0★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
8Chords PadChords PadFree4.8★ (88)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Chord Identifier

Chord ai - Play any song!#1

Chord ai - Play any song! by Nomad AI OU

Chords, beats, lyrics and more
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.6😊(5.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Instantly get chords, beats, and lyrics for any song from your audio files, streaming services, or microphone. This AI-powered tool helps musicians of all levels learn and improve their playing with advanced recognition and playback features.

What We Love

  • 👍 Useful for learning songs
  • 🚀 Accurate chord recognition
  • 💡 Helpful for beginners and professionals
  • 🚀 Saves time compared to manual chord transcription

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Inconsistent beat markers in 3/4 time
  • 🐛 Lyrics feature not working well
Reverse Chord Finder Pro#2

Reverse Chord Finder Pro by Ghostdust

Identify guitar & piano chords
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.7😊(689 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Identify chords by inputting notes from various instruments or music notation. Discover chord names, hear them played, and analyze their construction. Supports multiple instruments and customization options for musicians of all levels.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for identifying chords
  • 🚀 Useful for songwriters and musicians
  • 💡 Supports various instruments and tunings
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Issues with piano mode functionality
  • 🐛 Incorrect chord names displayed
Auto-Key | Music key detection#3

Auto-Key | Music key detection by Antares Audio Technologies, LLC

Music key and scale detection
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
3.9😐(87 ratings)
Free
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Instantly identify the musical key and scale of any audio source, from studio tracks to live instruments and vocals. Seamlessly sync detected keys with your computer's Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for enhanced music production.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate key detection (most of the time)
  • 👍 Useful for learning songs
  • 👍 Handy keyboard display for novice players
  • 👍 Free to use (initially)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent key detection
  • 🐛 Often gives wrong keys
  • 🐛 Slow performance

More Chord Identifier apps to explore

4
SUS4 Chord ID
SUS4 Chord ID
SUS4 Chord ID
Name the chord you're hearing.
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
5
What Chord?
What Chord?
What Chord?
Chord names by shape
Free

Identify chord names by their shape on a guitar fretboard. Quickly name chords you're playing or discover new ones by adjusting finger positions. Ideal for musicians who need to name chords for sharing or understanding song structures.

Identify chord names by shapeDiscover new chord variationsName chords for sharing
🎵 Music
(137)
free
6
Chordify: Songs, Chords, Tuner
Chordify: Songs, Chords, Tuner
Chordify: Songs, Chords, Tuner
Play Guitar, Piano and Ukulele
Free

Learn to play your favorite songs on guitar, piano, or ukulele. Get accurate chords for millions of songs, with animated views and YouTube integration. Premium features include slowing down songs, looping sections, and exporting chords.

Accurate chords for any songAnimated chord viewsYouTube integration
🎵 Music
(33K)
freemium
7
Guitar Chord Identifier
Guitar Chord Identifier
Guitar Chord Identifier
Just tap what you fret!
$2.99

This interactive fretboard identifies guitar chords in real-time by tapping strings and frets. It displays the chord name, suffix, bass note, and all played notes, aiding guitarists of all levels in chord discovery and neck exploration.

Real-time chord identificationInteractive fretboard inputDisplays chord name, suffix, bass note
🎵 Music
(3)
paid
8
Chords Pad
Chords Pad
Chords Pad
Music Chords Sampler
Free

Explore musical chords with an interactive keyboard display and customizable pads. Visualize chord tones, experiment with progressions, and play notes via MIDI. Unlock advanced features and sounds through in-app purchases.

Chord tone display on keyboardCustomizable chord padsChord progression builder
🎵 Music
(88)
free with in-app purchases
9
AI Chord Finder: Guitar Tabs
AI Chord Finder: Guitar Tabs
AI Chord Finder: Guitar Tabs
Note detector, key identifier
Free

Generate chords based on your descriptions using AI. Preview, rearrange, and save your creations. Includes a guitar tuner, metronome, and export options to MIDI, PDF, or audio.

AI chord generation from descriptionsChord preview and rearrangementPersonal chord collection
🎵 Music
(108)
free
10
Jazzlore Chords
Jazzlore Chords
Jazzlore Chords
The jazz pianist's chord book
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
11
chordmap
chordmap
chordmap
chord progression
Free
📚 Books
(0)
12
MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords
MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords
MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords
Tab for piano, guitar,drum etc
Free

Access a vast library of free sheet music for various instruments and genres. Learn and practice music with an interactive player, tempo control, and practice modes. Enhance your skills with video courses and premium features.

Extensive sheet music collectionInteractive player with tempo controlPractice Mode for note-by-note learning
🎵 Music
(78K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Guitar triads
Guitar triads
Guitar triads
Play chords all over the neck
Free

Master guitar chords across the entire fretboard. This app helps intermediate players visualize and practice chord shapes, inversions, and progressions. Learn to connect shapes, understand harmonic color, and improve your playing.

Learn triads, 6th, and 7th chordsVisualize chord shapes across the neckPractice inversions and progressions
🎵 Music
(2)
freemium
14
Chord Trees
Chord Trees
Chord Trees
Visualize Chords & Harmony
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
Piano Chords and Scales
Piano Chords and Scales
Piano Chords and Scales
Learn, play and compose songs
Free

Explore chords, scales, and progressions to compose music. Visualize musical structures on a virtual piano and staff, with interactive tools and audio playback. Ideal for musicians of all levels seeking inspiration and understanding.

Chord and scale collectionsSong composer with recommendationsVirtual piano and staff views
🎵 Music
(9.2K)
free with in-app purchases
16
ChordIt: Finder & Identifier
ChordIt: Finder & Identifier
ChordIt: Finder & Identifier
Chord library & identifier
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
17
Chord Finder Guitar Chords AI
Chord Finder Guitar Chords AI
Chord Finder Guitar Chords AI
Piano Tabs, Lyrics & Detector
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
18
Faso - AI Chord Sheet & DAW
Faso - AI Chord Sheet & DAW
Faso - AI Chord Sheet & DAW
Turn Chords into Song Demos
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
19
MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords
MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords
MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords
by Antonio Ortega Gonzalez
Free

This music theory app helps piano and guitar players understand chords, scales, and intervals. It features chord detection, generation, a circle of fifths, and a metronome. Connect a MIDI keyboard for enhanced functionality.

Chord detection from inputChord generation with fretboard displayCircle of fifths visualization
🎵 Music
(1)
free
20
Chord Donkey
Chord Donkey
Chord Donkey
Ukelele/guitar chord practice
Free
🎵 Music
(0)

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FAQ about Chord Identifier

What are the best chord identifier apps for iPhone?
Chord ai - Play any song! tops our chord identifier apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 5.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top chord identifier apps we rank are free to download, including Chord ai - Play any song! and Reverse Chord Finder Pro.
Chord ai - Play any song! has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ chord identifier apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Chord ai is an AI-powered music application that provides highly accurate chord recognition, beat tracking, voicing, and lyrics for any song. It allows users to play and learn songs from various sources like audio files, SoundCloud, YouTube, or even by using their device's microphone.
Key features include state-of-the-art chord and voicing recognition, on-device lyrics recognition for nearly 100 languages, beat tracking organized into bars, automatic music separation into multi-tracks, audio to MIDI conversion, and advanced replay controls like speed change, pitch shift, and looping.

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