Chord Analyser vs Scaler 3

CAChord Analyser8.8Visit Scaler 38.6Visit

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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Scaler 3 #8 in Chord Finder Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Scaler Music

• Chord Analyser fits best

  Deep reverse lookup and voicing exploration

• Scaler 3 fits best

  Advanced composers working inside DAWs

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Side by side

Feature	CAChord Analyser 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Scaler 3 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Chord Finder Software	#8 in Chord Finder Software
Best for	Deep reverse lookup and voicing exploration	Advanced composers working inside DAWs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	14-day trial
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS
Support	Email, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Chord Analyser 4/5 · Scaler 3 4/5
Reverse chord lookup	✓	✓
Progression generator	—	✓ (best)
Voicing explorer	✓	✓
Chord chart export	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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
Mobile apps	Ios_and_android	Ios
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	Detects chords, keys, and scales from MIDI and audio Builds progressions with suggestions and automatic voice leading Combines harmonic exploration with melody and arrangement lanes
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	Paid product with no free plan The iPad version is a separate purchase Its extensive harmonic toolkit may exceed casual chord-lookup needs
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 →	Scaler 3 is a music theory workstation for songwriters, producers, composers, and musicians who want to analyze and develop harmonic ideas. It detects chords, keys, and scales from MIDI or audio, then supports progression building,… 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

• Scaler 3 — where it wins

  • Detects chords, keys, and scales from MIDI and audio
  • Builds progressions with suggestions and automatic voice leading
  • Combines harmonic exploration with melody and arrangement lanes

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid product with no free plan
  • The iPad version is a separate purchase
  • Its extensive harmonic toolkit may exceed casual chord-lookup needs

• CAChord Analyser8.8/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit Chord AnalyserFull verdict →
• Scaler 38.6/10 · 14-day trial

  A deep chord and harmony workstation for composers working in DAWs.

  Visit Scaler MusicFull verdict →