ChordIQ

Freemium#26 of 41 in Music Learning AppsMusic Theory Software

ChordIQ: A broad, game-based practice app for sight reading, ear training, rhythm, and theory. Ranked #26 of 41 in Music Learning Apps by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan · 3-day trial; best for mobile ear training and sight reading.

6.5/10★★★☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  6.5 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan · 3-day trial
• Best for
  Mobile ear training and sight reading
• Free plan
  Yes
• Live feedback
  Yes
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Covers sight reading, ear training, rhythm, pitch, chords, and theory
  • Supports iOS, Android, macOS, microphones, and MIDI keyboards
  • Free plan includes most games, with Pro adding custom practice tools

• Where it doesn't

  • Paid plan prices vary by country and storefront
  • Advanced practice tools require a Pro plan
  • Game-based learning may not suit learners seeking structured lessons

Our verdict on ChordIQ

ChordIQ is a game-based music-learning app for learners and musicians practicing sight reading, ear training, rhythm, singing, pitch, chords, scales, and music theory. It supports treble, bass, alto, and grand staff exercises, with more than 30 game modes covering piano, guitar, ukulele, and bass. Its broad practice mix makes it a fit for mobile learners who want short exercises across several core music skills rather than a single-instrument course.

The app uses a freemium model: it is free to download, most games are free to play, and a three-day free trial is available. ChordIQ Pro comes in Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime plans. Each Pro plan removes ads and unlocks custom practice configurators, inversions, and saved libraries. The plans vary by country and storefront, so the main distinction is access duration rather than separate feature bundles. Users who want basic exercises can start with the free plan, while regular practice users may value the additional controls and saved practice resources in Pro.

ChordIQ’s strongest area is range combined with immediate feedback. It includes microphone-based singing and pitch matching with a live cents meter, rhythm reading and rhythm echo exercises, chord and scale games, progression and cadence practice, an on-screen keyboard, a guitar fretboard, and external MIDI keyboard support. Score tracking and the World Chart leaderboard add a progress-oriented layer. It runs across iOS, Android, and macOS, but learners seeking a lesson-led curriculum or a narrower, structured path may prefer a different type of learning app. ChordIQ is best suited to independent practice built around repetition, games, and varied drills.

Questions about ChordIQ

Is there a free trial of ChordIQ? Yes: a 3-day free trial.

What does ChordIQ run on? iOS, Android and macOS. It runs as a mobile app.

What does ChordIQ integrate with? 2 integrations: MIDI keyboards and device microphone.

Who is ChordIQ built for? Solo users (our editorial estimate).

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ChordIQ pricing

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ChordIQ integrations

ChordIQ lists 2 integrations on its own site.

• MIDI keyboards
• device microphone

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