Best Mandolin Chords Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

Finding the right mandolin chords apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 249+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Mandolin Chords Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Mandolin Chords Compass LiteMandolin Chords Compass LiteFree4.4★ (12)NoNoNov 2026
2Mandolin Tuner and ChordsMandolin Tuner and ChordsFree4.3★ (903)YesYesNov 2026
3ChordAid: Chord ReferenceChordAid: Chord ReferenceFree4.5★ (282)NoYesNov 2026
4MandolandMandolandFree——NoOct 2026
5MandoFlow: Mandolin ChordsMandoFlow: Mandolin ChordsFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
6TuneWise Mandolin LessonsTuneWise Mandolin LessonsFree5.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
7Mandolin Tuner EM-1Mandolin Tuner EM-1Free4.0★ (9)YesYesOct 2026
8Ultimate Guitar: Chords & TabsUltimate Guitar: Chords & TabsFree4.7★ (483K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Mandolin Chords

Mandolin Chords Compass Lite#1

Mandolin Chords Compass Lite by Max Schlee

Find and play all chord charts
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.4(12 ratings)
Free
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Instantly discover over 8,000 mandolin chord voicings across all fretboard positions. Hear how each chord sounds and find the perfect fit for your music without needing a music theory degree. Supports mandolin, mandola, and mandocello.

Mandolin Tuner and Chords#2

Mandolin Tuner and Chords by Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

Accurate mandolin tuner app
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.3😞(903 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This application provides a highly accurate and sensitive tool for tuning mandolins, featuring an LED indicator and visual feedback for tuned strings. It also includes a comprehensive chord library and a tuning fork for musicians of all skill levels.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful tuner with correct octaves
  • 🎶 Useful chord library for beginners

Room to Improve

  • 🤑 Excessive in-app purchases required
  • 🔍 Misleading about one-time charge
  • 🙄 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🤖 Unresponsive and unreliable tuner
  • 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive interface
ChordAid: Chord Reference#3

ChordAid: Chord Reference by EMSI SOFT

Guitar, Uke, Banjo, Mandolin
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.5😐(282 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app serves as a comprehensive chord reference and finder for various stringed instruments. It supports numerous tunings and chord types, allowing users to compare, practice, and customize chord shapes. Features include a reverse chord finder and the ability to translate chords between instruments.

What We Love

  • 👍 Learns a lot
  • 👍 Works well for banjo
  • 👍 Go-to chord creator
  • 👍 Outstanding product for string instruments
  • 👍 Excellent for plectrum banjo
  • 👍 Custom tunings supported
  • 👍 Handy for learning more chords
  • 👍 Great resource with many options
  • 👍 Brilliant for storing and translating chords
  • 👍 Well-designed interface
  • 👍 Chord Fantastic
  • 👍 Great for jazz chords
  • 👍 Versatile and useful
  • 👍 Can copy chord boxes
  • 👍 Extremely helpful
  • 👍 Super powerful chord dictionary
  • 👍 Impressive flexibility
  • 👍 Nice job, clear sounds
  • 👍 Powerful tool for tunings
  • 👍 Funcional

Room to Improve

  • 😞 No idea how to use
  • 😞 Clumsy format
  • 😞 Bad, missing chords
  • 😞 Cannot print chords
  • 😞 Free version limited
  • 😞 Paid features for basic chords
  • 😞 Disappears after a couple of days
  • 😞 Hard to read chords
  • 😞 Cannot transpose
  • 😞 Does not display finger numbers
  • 😞 Mystifying, no instructions
  • 😞 Cannot get it to display chords
  • 😞 Poor selection of chords
  • 😞 Not great for beginners
  • 😞 Nem perca tempo
  • 😞 Horrible, can't do anything
  • 😞 Very basic, regrets purchase
  • 😞 Hard to navigate
  • 😞 Not what was looked for
  • 😞 Extremely poor app
  • 😞 Very bad, difficult to switch chords
  • 😞 Tutorial not working

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FAQ about Mandolin Chords

What are the best mandolin chords apps for iPhone?
Mandolin Chords Compass Lite tops our mandolin chords apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 12 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top mandolin chords apps we rank are free to download, including Mandolin Chords Compass Lite and Mandolin Tuner and Chords.
Mandolin Chords Compass Lite has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ mandolin chords apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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