Best Composer Chord Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating

18 free apps

Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to composer chord or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 244+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Composer Chord Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Canon: Chord Composer	$4.99	4.9★ (14)	No	No	Sep 2026
2	Chord Memo	Free	5.0★ (3)	No	No	Sep 2026
3	Piano Chord Scales for compose	Free	—	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
4	Piano Chords and Scales	Free	4.8★ (9.2K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
5	Suggester 2 : Chords & Scales	Free	4.6★ (362)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
6	P-Chord	Free	3.6★ (9)	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
7	Quick check PianoChords	Free	4.0★ (4)	No	No	May 2026
8	Piano Chord Judge	Free	5.0★ (2)	Yes	No	May 2026

Top Picks for Composer Chord

#1

Canon: Chord Composer by Dylan Shade

Songwriting & Progression Tool

Editor's Choice

🎵 Music

4.9(14 ratings)

$4.99

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This app generates and composes chord progressions for musicians. It offers randomized and customizable options for various instruments and moods, with realistic playback and MIDI export.

#2

Chord Memo by Kiichi Ito

Playable chord memo app

Strong Contender

🎵 Music

4.7(3 ratings)

Free

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Compose and arrange music by writing and playing back chords. Practice singing or instruments like guitar and piano with this tool. It offers features for fine-tuning timing, exporting to MIDI, and changing instruments.

#3

Piano Chord Scales for compose by kenji kiuchi

Worth Considering

🔧 Utilities

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Easily check piano chords with a comprehensive list and a memory function to save favorites. Play and hear the chords directly on the virtual piano. Expand your saving capacity with an in-app purchase.

More Composer Chord apps to explore

Piano Chords and Scales

Piano Chords and Scales

Piano Chords and Scales

Learn, play and compose songs

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

free with in-app purchases

Suggester 2 : Chords & Scales

Suggester 2 : Chords & Scales

Suggester 2 : Chords & Scales

Brilliant chord progressions

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.

Create powerful chord progressionsExplore harmonic relationshipsDiscover new musical ideas

free with in-app purchases

Piano Chord Finder

This application serves as a chord book for the piano, displaying various chord voicings. It offers an in-app purchase to unlock all features, including ad removal, full chord access, enhanced memo functionality, and email sharing capabilities.

Piano chord displayChord book functionalityMemo creation and management

free with in-app purchases

Quick check PianoChords

Quick check PianoChords

Quick check PianoChords

by norihiro hanazono

This app provides a quick reference for piano chords, allowing users to hear the actual sound by touching the keyboard. It's designed for musicians and composers to easily look up chord information.

Piano chord reference tablePlayable keyboard interfaceListen to actual chord sounds

Piano Chord Judge

Piano Chord Judge

Piano Chord Judge

Help to compose a song!

Identify musical chords by playing them on a virtual piano. Explore chord components, inversions, and even play MIDI files or connect a MIDI keyboard. Customize tone colors for a personalized experience.

Chord identification by playing keysSelect and explore chord componentsInversion chord judgment

🎬 Entertainment

Song Compose and Transpose

Song Compose and Transpose

Song Compose and Transpose

Make + Transpose Chord Changes

Easily transpose song chords to any key with a single tap. This app supports hundreds of chord types and modifiers, making it simple for musicians to adjust their music on the fly. It also allows for note-taking and font size adjustments for better readability.

Transpose song chords to any keySupports hundreds of chord types and modifiersMaintains chord modifiers after transposing

free with in-app purchases

Chord Progression Manager

Chord Progression Manager

Chord Progression Manager

Chord Progression Studio

Explore chords anytime.

Become a master of songwriting

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

free with in-app purchases

Chord progressions & Piano

Guitar Chord Composer

Guitar Chord Composer

Guitar Chord Composer

Find, hear & build chords

Instantly find, hear, and build over 370 guitar chords with multiple voicings. Explore classic progressions, compose your own songs, and utilize practice tools like a metronome and capo calculator. Includes a beginner's guide and left-handed mode.

370+ instant guitar chordsTap to hear chord voicingsAuto-play chord progressions

Write songs with chords

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.

Chord progression generation by moodGuitar, piano, and ukulele chord diagramsListen to progressions on chosen instruments

free with in-app purchases

Chord Progression Generator

Unlock musical creativity with a suite of tools for composing and practicing. Generate chord progressions, practice notation, train your ear, and even use your device as a MIDI keyboard. Includes a macOS version for seamless integration.

Chord progression generation with inversions and extensionsLive playback as piano or synthMIDI output to macOS

Guitar Notation - Tabs&Chords

Guitar Notation - Tabs&Chords

Guitar Notation - Tabs&Chords

Ultimate Guitar tab maker

This app allows guitar enthusiasts to read, compose, edit, and play back guitar sheet music. It supports multi-track tabs, chord charts, and various notation elements, enabling users to create music on the go.

Read, compose, and edit guitar sheet musicPlayback functionality with high-quality soundMulti-track tab support

Pumi – Chord Progression Keys

Pumi – Chord Progression Keys

Pumi – Chord Progression Keys

Effortless Chord Input

OtoTheory - Chord Progression

OtoTheory - Chord Progression

OtoTheory - Chord Progression

Songwriting & Scale Practice

$2.99 | 100% OFF

Create music theory-correct chord progressions intuitively, even without prior knowledge. Features AI song analysis, real-time editing with backing tracks, and MIDI export for digital audio workstations.

AI Chord ImportChord Progression Builder15 Groove Patterns

with Chord Keyboard

Easily capture song ideas with a unique chord keyboard for faster progression writing. Features automatic chord detection, key transposition, and iCloud syncing. Share your musical creations in multiple formats.

Chord Keyboard for song ideasAutomatic chord detectionKey transposition and capo support

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Composer Chord

What are the best composer chord apps for iPhone?

Canon: Chord Composer tops our composer chord apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 14 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $4.99.

Are there free composer chord apps for iPhone?

Yes — 18 of the top composer chord apps we rank are free to download, including Chord Memo and Piano Chord Scales for compose.

Does Canon: Chord Composer have ads or in-app purchases?

Canon: Chord Composer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many composer chord apps are on the App Store?

We track 244+ composer chord apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What instruments can I create chord progressions for with Canon?

Canon supports chord progressions for guitar, piano, and ukulele. It also offers tools to make progressions sound like they are strummed on guitar and ukulele.

Can I export my chord progressions from Canon?

Yes, Canon allows you to export your progressions as studio-ready MIDI files. This enables you to drag and drop them directly into popular Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like Logic, Ableton, and GarageBand.