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ChordBank: Learn Guitar Chords

Better Notes, LLC · Music · United States store
NOT IN TOP 100 HERE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$2K
Likely $672 to $6K
▲ 10.9% in 10 days
New ratings
+0
in 1 days, 10.8K in total
Rating
4.7 of 5
6.3K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
1
was 1 on Oct 18, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 25, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$24.2K
No Google Play version found
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
219.9K to 628.2K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Peru #82 Music$2K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (56 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
6.3K
AVG RATING
4.70
PRICE
Free
AGE
16.0y
LAST UPDATE
188d ago
VERSION
5.2.0
SIZE
134 MB
AGE RATING
4+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
7 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
1 (was 0)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 1 DAYS
+0
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · APP STORE EST
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Oct 4, 2026$11.1K a month
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Oct 15, 2026$1.8K a month
Oct 16, 2026$1.2K a month
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Oct 18, 2026$832 a month
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Oct 24, 2026$3.4K a month
Oct 25, 2026$2K a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 26, 2026: not ranked. Now: #82 Music · PE.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
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Oct 24, 202610.8K ratings
Oct 25, 202610.8K ratings
10.8K on Oct 24, 2026, 10.8K on Oct 25, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
10 purchases listed
  • Pro Membership, Monthly$7.99
  • Pro Upgrade$0.00
  • ChordBank Platinum+$14.99
  • Monthly Membership$7.99
  • Upgrade Special$2.99
  • Monthly Membership$4.99
  • ChordBank Gold 2K$9.99
  • ChordBank Basic$3.69
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.9 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average4.1 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share19%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 4023 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
0 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases14 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
6.3K ratings
5★83%
4★10%
3★2%
2★1%
1★3%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Oct 20, 2015 to Oct 12, 2026: 19% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription40%

39 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The reverse chord lookup was free, and now its not. This app could be useful but you guys are greedy
★★★★★ Try for free for a little while then try something else but don't waist your money.
★★★★★ This use to be a useful app now they want you to pay so you can learn chord variations. Disgusting.
Limits, credits, locked features14%

14 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The reverse chord lookup was handy and was free, but now you have to pay for it.
★★★★★ Unfortunately, I opened the app for the first time in a while today, and found that many of its features are now locked behind a paywall subscription.
★★★★★ Now the save chord feature is locked behind a sign up with your email.
Lost data, sync, backup9%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ So I have deleted the app.
★★★★★ I can't get “restore past purchases” to work on that device.
★★★★★ Lost functionality with the subscription model and will not pay $50 a year for something I don't use every single day or will have a return on my investment.
Worse after an update8%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The reverse chord lookup was handy and was free, but now you have to pay for it. So I have deleted the app.
★★★★★ This is a fantastic app that I paid for years ago and I have used it intermittently alongside my guitar many times. Unfortunately, I opened the app for the first time in a while today, and found that many of its…
★★★★★ I updated it and it ruined the app.
Crashes and freezes6%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It also completely freezes on my iPad Pro 2023.
★★★★★ Overall, I like the app, but I want to try out the genius feature.
★★★★★ I love this app, but it won't open anymore.
Wrong or poor results5%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I looked up if i was playing it wrong.
★★★★★ Makes a main functionality completely useless.
★★★★★ Because of this ChordBank is basically useless now.
No customer support4%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Uses AI to listen to you no thanks I don't need to be monitored from my guitar app as an artist this is really disappointing to see from an app that is supposed to support musicians given the climate of how artists are…
★★★★★ I've sent notes to support twice but they don't answer.
★★★★★ I would be willing to pay a good amount of money as a one-time purchase, but subscriptions are made to exploit people who forget to cancel them, and I don't want to fall into that trap or support it.
Too many ads3%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Without a subscription your bombarded with ads.
★★★★★ It was ok until I updated, nothing but popup ads now, nerfed and WAY WAY WAY TOO expensive so deleting is the best option...
★★★★★ Now VERY limited access (dreadful “countdown meter”) plus ads unless u pay monthly fee.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Would be great if it worked. 1★, Apr 2, 2026
  • This app is pay to play on any features you need to add. 1★, Feb 21, 2025
  • can actually find and play all the cords i need at night in my tiny cab oilfield tractor trailer on my iphone.👍🏻cant imagine lugging my acoustic guitar on board with all the other crap i have to bring to this job lol. 5★, Jan 31, 2023
  • It would be cool to add more game also, maybe for the scales. 3★, Aug 19, 2022
  • I wish it would have less in app purchases 4★, May 13, 2021
  • You should have the ability to see all the note son the fretboard and move them freely all the time. 5★, Apr 20, 2021
  • The explorer feature is great but it wont let you add the chord to your saved directly making it a hassle!!!! 5★, Apr 20, 2021
  • Wish there were good videos on how to understand and use the scales. 4★, Dec 26, 2020
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
subscription model4monthly subscription4monthly fee4chord variations3rip off3chord lookup3full access3years ago6
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use23%

87 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Super easy to use and great interface!
★★★★★ The chord bank and reverse feature are very intuitive to use.
★★★★★ It is easy to visualize the finger position.
Useful, it helps23%

86 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Helps me learn and memorize chords and practice switching between them, the guitar tuner isn't the greatest put everything else is perfect!
★★★★★ I've learned so many new chords with this sucker. It's great!
★★★★★ After playing guitar for over a decade, this app has added some much need tips and techniques to my tool box which helps me further my guitar playing abilities.
Worth the money6%

24 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ At first it said I needed to buy the membership thing, but when I closed and re opened the app, everything was free.
★★★★★ There should be a selecting feature for this or free scrolling
★★★★★ This is the first free app that actually helped me tune my guitar without confusing me like every YouTube video and other apps I used.
Looks great5%

20 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I talked with the app creator a couple years ago and was impressed with the passion behind the design.
★★★★★ Kind of sad because it's a beautiful app.
★★★★★ Super easy to use and great interface!
Fun, addictive5%

18 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I've really enjoyed using the paid version of this app for the Reverse Chord and Recording features.
★★★★★ I had this app in my iPhone and really enjoyed it.
★★★★★ Great instruction and fun to do.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 12, 2026
Garbage

I don’t know where all the good reviews are coming from ? This stupid app cannot recognize notes played much less chords.

★★★★★Aug 21, 2026
Only useful for money

The reverse chord lookup was free, and now its not. This app could be useful but you guys are greedy

★★★★★Jul 29, 2026
Bogus

This app ChordBank does not have a secure connection . Would not recommend at all .. STOP THE MADNESS

★★★★★Jun 26, 2026
Uses AI to listen to you no thanks

Uses AI to listen to you no thanks I don’t need to be monitored from my guitar app as an artist this is really disappointing to see from an app that is supposed to support musicians given the climate of how artists are treated and their art is stolen by AI.

★★★★★Apr 2, 2026
Bad listening AI

Would be great if it worked. Instead it will piss you off and rarely work well enough to be fun. Try for free for a little while then try something else but don’t waist your money.

★★★★★Mar 13, 2026
It just sucked

It would not let me tune my guitar and when I could the stick thing would not move

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ASO keywords

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What's new in 5.2.0

We rebuilt lessons from the ground up, with many more lessons, quizzes, and AI-driven games — structured units that take you from your first chord to alternate tunings. - Learn to Play — tune up, play your first chords, and strum your first songs with our beginner units. - Music Theory, Barre Chords, Gear & Tone — the essentials made simple, taught by Berklee-trained pros. - Alternate Tunings — five new units covering Drop D, DADGAD, Open D, Open G, and Open C. - Smart practice games that listen through your mic and give instant feedback as you play. - Quick quizzes and flashcards to lock in what you learn between videos.

Released Oct 18, 2010. Current version shipped Apr 20, 2026.

Store description

Learn guitar with confidence. From your first chord to your first song. ChordBank makes guitar accessible to everyone with pro teachers, smart games that listen as you play, and over 14,000 hand-curated chords. Whether it's your first day or you're ready to write songs, we've got you covered. ANYONE CAN LEARN Your Private Coach, Step-by-Step. Never played before? No problem. ChordBank breaks down every chord one finger at a time, listening as you play and guiding you to perfect form. Our Chord Coach uses AI to hear your progress in real-time, so you know you're playing it right. PRACTICE THAT'S ACTUALLY FUN Smart Games, Real Progress Turn boring practice into something you'll actually want to do. Our games and flashcards use your device's microphone to listen as you play your real guitar, giving instant feedback and celebrating your wins. Practice feels like play, but you're secretly building serious skills. PRO TEACHERS, ESSENTIAL SKILLS Learn from Berklee-trained musicians who know what beginners actually need. Crystal-clear 4K videos with multiple angles show exactly where to put your fingers. Master the basics first, then build from there—no overwhelming theory, just the chords you need to play real songs. TUNE WITH CONFIDENCE Our smart tuner doesn't just show you if you're sharp or flat—it tells you exactly which knob to turn. With guided videos and step-by-step instructions, you'll tune perfectly even if you've never done it before. CHORDS YOU CAN TRUST Find any chord instantly from our library of 14,000+ fingerings, each hand-curated by professionals to be comfortable and sound great. These aren't auto-generated stretches—they're real, playable chords that work. Plus, our Reverse Finder identifies any chord you discover on your fretboard. WRITE SONGS FROM DAY ONE Time-Tested Chord Progressions Access the same progressions used in countless hit songs. Our Genius feature provides proven patterns that work, plus smart substitutions to make simple songs extraordinary. Music theory for real people—understand what you're playing without the confusion. TOOLS THAT GROW WITH YOU - Variable-speed backing tracks and playalongs - Feature-packed metronome for perfect timing - Chord progressions and songwriting tools - Support for slash chords and advanced voicings - Left-handed mode and custom tunings - Works with acoustic and electric guitars MEMBERSHIPS THAT WORK FOR YOU Access to tens of thousands of hand-curated guitar chords is free for all users, but for just $4.99 per month or $47.90 per year, get full, ad-free access to all of ChordBank's features. Or, for just $14.99 per month, a ChordBank® All Access membership unlocks four great guitar apps: ChordBank, ScaleBank, TabBank, and Alt Tunings. If you decide to purchase a subscription, an initial payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of each subscription period, at a rate of $4.99 or $14.99 per month, or $47.90 per year. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time via your iTunes Account Settings. You can find our privacy policy at https://chordbank.com/privacy, and our terms of service at https://chordbank.com/terms-of-service. Join millions of guitarists who've learned with ChordBank since 2010. Your guitar journey starts here.

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