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Best Chord Suggester Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the chord suggester category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Chord Suggester Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Suggester 2 : Chords & ScalesSuggester 2 : Chords & ScalesFree4.6★ (362)NoYesAug 2026
2TONALY: Songs, Scales & TheoryTONALY: Songs, Scales & TheoryFree was $9.994.8★ (6.3K)NoYesAug 2026
3AutochordsAutochordsFree4.7★ (4K)NoYesAug 2026
4Chords PadChords PadFree4.8★ (88)YesYesAug 2026
5Chord Analyser (Chord Finder)Chord Analyser (Chord Finder)Free4.4★ (23)NoYesJul 2026
6Chord ai - Play any song!Chord ai - Play any song!Free4.6★ (5.9K)NoYesAug 2026
7Navichord Lite chord sequencerNavichord Lite chord sequencerFree4.7★ (570)NoNoAug 2026
8Chord StudioChord StudioFree5.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Chord Suggester

Suggester 2 : Chords & Scales#1

Suggester 2 : Chords & Scales by Mathieu Routhier

Brilliant chord progressions
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.6😊(362 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create powerful and emotive chord progressions for songwriting. Explore harmonic relationships, discover new musical ideas, and build songs from the ground up with intuitive tools and a library of classic progressions. Seamlessly integrate with other apps and MIDI devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fantastic set of features for endless music exploration
  • 👍 Allows for easy chord progression creation and experimentation
  • 🎹 Supports MIDI integration and export to DAWs
  • 🎨 Versatile chord voicing and inversion options

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paywall locks many key features behind additional purchases
  • 🐛 App crashes and loses unsaved work
  • 💰 Expensive upgrade from previous version
TONALY: Songs, Scales & Theory#2

TONALY: Songs, Scales & Theory by Christian Hengst Daniels

Chord Progressions & Practice
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8😊(6.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps musicians of all levels write songs, find chords, and learn music theory. It offers tools for chord and scale practice, MIDI and PDF export, and collaboration features for songwriters and producers.

What We Love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for learning music theory
  • 💡 Useful for songwriting and composing
  • 👍 Clean and visually appealing design

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for additional scales and features
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 🔒 Limited chord and rhythm customization options
Autochords#3

Autochords by Astrocode Pty Ltd

Write songs with chords
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7😊(4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app serves as a songwriting aid, offering chord progressions and musical inspiration. It allows users to explore different moods and instruments like guitar, piano, and ukulele to find the perfect sound for their songs. Advanced features are available through an in-app purchase.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent app and developer
  • 👍 Great app for music creation or chord learning
  • 👍 Helpful for songwriting and finding chord progressions
  • 👍 Useful for practicing chords and progressions

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Certain chords not available for custom builder
  • 🐛 App freezes up every time user opens it
  • 🔒 Limited to only 4 chords in a progression

More Chord Suggester apps to explore

4
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
5
Chord Analyser (Chord Finder)
Chord Analyser (Chord Finder)
Chord Analyser (Chord Finder)
Reverse chord finder & charts
Free

This app helps musicians identify chords on various stringed instruments and piano. It offers a comprehensive dictionary, suggests chord positions, and allows for real-time modification and playback. It bridges the gap between American chord notation and different instruments.

Interactive chord dictionaryReverse chord finderChord position suggestions
🎵 Music
(23)
free
6
Chord ai - Play any song!
Chord ai - Play any song!
Chord ai - Play any song!
Chords, beats, lyrics and more
Free

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.

Real-time chord recognitionBeat and bar trackingOn-device lyrics recognition
🎵 Music
(5.9K)
freemium
7
Navichord Lite chord sequencer
Navichord Lite chord sequencer
Navichord Lite chord sequencer
#1 music app in 23 countries
Free

This app helps musicians create chord progressions and explore music theory. It offers tools to discover chords, find melodies, and learn relationships between chords and scales, all through an intuitive interface with an on-screen keyboard.

Create chord progressionsDiscover chords and melodiesLearn chord structures
🎵 Music
(570)
free
8
Chord Studio
Chord Studio
Chord Studio
Become a master of songwriting
Free

This app helps musicians play, recognize, and create chord progressions. It offers real-time chord recognition, MIDI keyboard support, and tools to craft and export custom musical arrangements. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with a clean interface and regular updates.

Real-time chord recognitionCustom chord progression creationMIDI keyboard support
🎵 Music
(1)
free with in-app purchases
9
MyChord - Music Chord Finder
MyChord - Music Chord Finder
MyChord - Music Chord Finder
Find chords for any music
Free

Instantly discover chords for any song from music files or YouTube. Play along with your favorite instruments like guitar and piano, even for newly arranged or un-scored music. Supports advanced chord types and includes a recording feature.

Automatic chord analysisYouTube chord detectionRecording function
🎵 Music
(23)
ad-supported
10
Chord Finder: Guitar Chords
Chord Finder: Guitar Chords
Chord Finder: Guitar Chords
Guitar chords made simple
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
Chord Progression Manager
Chord Progression Manager
Chord Progression Manager
Chord Progression Studio
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
12
StrumForge: Chord Progressions
StrumForge: Chord Progressions
StrumForge: Chord Progressions
Guitar Chord & Scale Generator
Free

Instantly generate countless guitar chord progressions and practice with built-in scales, tempo, and grooves. Explore various chord types and fingerings, and play along with integrated drum patterns. Designed for musicians to focus on playing and songwriting.

Generate over 425,000 chord progressionsPlay along with chord diagrams in tempoSolo over progressions with scale diagrams
🎵 Music
(37)
free
13
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
14
Rechord: Chord Finder
Rechord: Chord Finder
Rechord: Chord Finder
Chord Finder & Song Recorder
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
15
Horucco: Chord Progressions
Horucco: Chord Progressions
Horucco: Chord Progressions
AI Chord Detection & Keys
Free

This app listens to music and identifies chord progressions, then provides tools to understand, edit, and demo them. It offers AI-powered explanations, next-chord suggestions, and customization options for songwriters and musicians.

Instant chord detection from songsGuitar and piano chord visualizationsAI harmony analysis and explanations
🎵 Music
(19)
free with in-app purchases
16
Chordz: Guitar Chord Finder
Chordz: Guitar Chord Finder
Chordz: Guitar Chord Finder
CAGED guitar chord calculator
$9.99
🎵 Music
(0)
17
Chord Finder - Guitar
Chord Finder - Guitar
Chord Finder - Guitar
Guitar Chords & Tuner
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
18
ChordAid: Chord Finder
ChordAid: Chord Finder
ChordAid: Chord Finder
Guitar Banjo Ukulele and more
$4.99

This app helps musicians identify chords by allowing them to input notes on a fretboard. It offers a vast library of chord fingerings and supports a wide range of instruments and tunings, including left-handed options.

Input notes on fretboard to find chordsView alternative chord fingeringsSupports left-handed players
🎵 Music
(31)
paid
19
Chord Progression Visualizer
Chord Progression Visualizer
Chord Progression Visualizer
BuildChordProgressionsVisually
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
20
ChordSpotter
ChordSpotter
ChordSpotter
Identify any guitar chord
$1.99
🎵 Music
(0)

FAQ about Chord Suggester

What are the best chord suggester apps for iPhone?
Suggester 2 : Chords & Scales tops our chord suggester apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 362 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top chord suggester apps we rank are free to download, including Suggester 2 : Chords & Scales and TONALY: Songs, Scales & Theory.
Suggester 2 : Chords & Scales has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ chord suggester apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Suggester 2 is designed to help musicians and songwriters create powerful and emotive chord progressions. It allows users to explore harmonic relationships between chords, discover new musical ideas, and build songs from scratch. The app provides tools to guide users in creating dynamic and satisfying progressions.
Key features include the ability to create chord progressions based on harmonic function using roman numeral notation, a library of classic chord progressions for inspiration, and seamless integration with other apps and MIDI devices. It also supports exporting music as audio, MIDI, or text, and functions as an AudioUnit plugin (AUv3).