Chord Analyser vs ChordU

CAChord Analyser8.8Visit ChordU8.7Visit

Higher score CA Chord Analyser #6 in Chord Finder Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Chord Analyser

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ChordU #7 in Chord Finder Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit ChordU

• Chord Analyser fits best

  Deep reverse lookup and voicing exploration

• ChordU fits best

  Song chord recognition with mobile access

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Side by side

Feature	CAChord Analyser 8.8/10 Visit ↗	ChordU 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#6 in Chord Finder Software	#7 in Chord Finder Software
Best for	Deep reverse lookup and voicing exploration	Song chord recognition with mobile access
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Chord Analyser 4/5 · ChordU 4/5
Reverse chord lookup	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Progression generator	—	✓ (best)
Voicing explorer	✓	✓
Chord chart export	✓	✓
Chord audio playback	✓	✓
Specs
Supported instruments	Piano, guitar, tenor banjo, 5-string banjo, ukulele, 7-string guitar, violin, viola, mandolin, 5-string mandolin, Balalaïka	guitar, piano, ukulele, mandolin
Mobile apps	Ios_and_android	Ios_and_android
Our review
Pros	More than 3,500 recognized chords with inversions and alternative voicings Computes playable positions across multiple instruments and tunings Free plan includes chord finding, one chart, and PDF export	Recognizes chords from songs and uploaded audio files. Offers diagrams for guitar, piano, ukulele, and mandolin. Includes transposition, tempo control, playback, PDF, and MIDI downloads.
Cons	Additional instruments and open tunings require the Full version Audio chord recognition is available on Android only The Free plan is limited to one chord chart	Music uploads and MIDI note downloads are limited to Premium. Its core focus is chord and note analysis, not full music production. Instrument support is centered on four named instruments.
Our verdict	Chord Analyser is a mobile chord-finding and notation app for musicians, composers, learners, and performers. Its central workflow works in both directions: enter notes on piano keys or guitar frets to identify a chord, or browse a chord… Read the review →	ChordU identifies chords and notes from songs and audio files, then presents them with lyrics, sheet music, chord diagrams, and playback controls. It is aimed at musicians from beginners to professionals who want to find a song’s harmony,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Chord Analyser — where it wins

  • More than 3,500 recognized chords with inversions and alternative voicings
  • Computes playable positions across multiple instruments and tunings
  • Free plan includes chord finding, one chart, and PDF export

  Where it doesn't

  • Additional instruments and open tunings require the Full version
  • Audio chord recognition is available on Android only
  • The Free plan is limited to one chord chart

• ChordU — where it wins

  • Recognizes chords from songs and uploaded audio files.
  • Offers diagrams for guitar, piano, ukulele, and mandolin.
  • Includes transposition, tempo control, playback, PDF, and MIDI downloads.

  Where it doesn't

  • Music uploads and MIDI note downloads are limited to Premium.
  • Its core focus is chord and note analysis, not full music production.
  • Instrument support is centered on four named instruments.

• CAChord Analyser8.8/10 · Free plan

  A deep chord dictionary for reverse lookup, voicing exploration, and mobile chart work.

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• ChordU8.7/10 · Free plan

  A chord recognition tool with broad practice controls and web and mobile access.

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