Best The Chord Detector Apps

204+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the the chord detector category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 204+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for The Chord Detector

#1

ChordDetectorInator by Robert J Sarvis Jr

Editor's Choice

🎵 Music

5.0(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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#2

Chord ai - Play any song! by Nomad AI OU

Chords, beats, lyrics and more

Strong Contender

🎵 Music

4.6😊(5.9K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#99in Music

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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

#3

Chordify: Chords, Songs, Tuner by Chordify BV

Play Guitar, Piano and Ukulele

Worth Considering

🎵 Music

4.7😊(33K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#49in Music

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Syncs chords to music
👍 Helps improve playing and timing
🎶 Vast song library
💡 Transpose and capo features

Room to Improve

🐛 Chords not always accurate
👎 Ads and limited free usage
🔀 Scrolling issues with favorites

More The Chord Detector apps to explore

Reverse Chord Finder Pro

Reverse Chord Finder Pro

Identify guitar & piano chords

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.

Input notes via piano, string instruments, or music scoreExtensive chord database with over 100 chord typesHear chords as block chords or arpeggios

free with in-app purchases

Moises: The Musician's App

Moises: The Musician's App

Remove vocals or instruments

This app uses AI to separate vocals and instruments from any song, allowing musicians to create custom backing tracks. It also offers features like pitch and speed adjustment, chord detection, and lyric transcription.

AI audio separation of stemsSmart metronomeAI lyric transcription

free with in-app purchases

AI Chord Finder: Guitar Tabs

AI Chord Finder: Guitar Tabs

Note detector, key identifier

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

The Chord Detector

The Chord Detector

Find the chords in audio files

This app analyzes audio files and detects musical chords. It supports various sources like your music library, Dropbox, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Learn to play songs by seeing chords displayed in real-time as the music plays.

Automatic chord detectionAnalyze music library, Dropbox, YouTube, SoundCloudReal-time chord display

free with in-app purchases

Anytune: Transcribe & Practice

Anytune: Transcribe & Practice

Music Speed & Pitch Changer

This app helps musicians learn, practice, and teach music by allowing them to adjust tempo and pitch, repeat sections, and analyze their performance. It offers tools to make practicing songs easier and more efficient.

Adjust tempo without affecting pitchAdjust pitch of musicRepeat song sections with marks

free with in-app purchases

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

Capo - Learn Music by Ear

Capo - Learn Music by Ear

Finds chords for any song

Learn songs by ear without needing sheet music or tabs. This app analyzes your music to identify beats, chords, and key, allowing you to slow down playback, isolate instruments, and edit chord progressions to master any song.

Identify chords, beats, and keySlow down playback and loop sectionsIsolate instruments and vocals

free with in-app purchases

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

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Guitar Chord Library

This app is a comprehensive guitar chord library for players of all skill levels. It offers thousands of chords with multiple voicings, fingerings, and audio demonstrations. Easily search, customize, and export chords for practice, learning, or music production.

Extensive chord libraryMultiple voicings and inversionsAudio demonstrations

free with in-app purchases

MyChord - Music Chord Finder

MyChord - Music Chord Finder

Find chords for any music

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

Guitar Chords: AI Chord Finder

Guitar Chords: AI Chord Finder

Learn Notes & Fretboard Chart

This app teaches you to build, understand, and play guitar chords with visual and audio guidance. It offers detailed information on fingering, fret numbers, and chord variations for acoustic, electric, and classic guitars.

Automatic chord recognition and detectionFingering positions with 5 colorsFret number and string information

Chord Tracker - US

Chord Tracker - US

by Yamaha Corporation of America

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.

Audio song analysisChord symbol displayGraphical piano keyboard

Auto-Key | Music key detection

Auto-Key | Music key detection

Music key and scale detection

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.

Real-time key detectionDiatonic key identificationAudio capture from speakers, instruments, or voice

Circle of Fifths

Circle of Fifths

Make better music now

Explore music theory with a visual representation of the 12 keys. Understand scales, compose chord progressions, and mix in key. Features color-coded relationships, key signatures, and sounded chords for each key.

Color-coded key relationshipsKey signature and triad displaySounded chords and arpeggios

NextChord: Chord Suggestions

NextChord: Chord Suggestions

AI Chord Recommend+Recognize

Discover the next chord in your musical progression with AI-powered suggestions. Recognize chords played through your microphone and build your song by adjusting tempo, instruments, and repeats. Hear and visualize chords on guitar or piano, then save and share your creations.

AI chord progression suggestionsReal-time chord recognition via microphoneAdjustable tempo, instrument, and repeats

free with in-app purchases

Chord names by shape

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

Tonic - AR Chord Dictionary

Tonic - AR Chord Dictionary

See chords on your piano in AR

This app uses augmented reality to display over 130 chords directly on your piano. It guides you on finger placement, making it easier to learn and play chords, especially for those who don't read traditional sheet music. Ideal for musicians of all levels.

Augmented reality chord displayOver 130 chordsFinger placement guidance