Report updated May 5, 2026
Chord Detector
For musicians and music students who want to quickly identify chords while listening to their favorite tracks.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
Chord Detector is an established music app that is completely free.
What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
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What Are The Key Features?
Automatically detects chords from songs playing in iTunes and Spotify.
Queries the Ultimate-Guitar database to retrieve the top-rated chord progression for the current track.
Stores a local history of up to 20 previously detected chords for quick reference.
Delivers chord information directly through the system notification center.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Cem Olcay
Empowering mobile musicians with specialized MIDI sequencing and generative tools. Streamlining complex music theory for iOS producers.
Portfolio
13
Apps
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What is the competitive landscape for Chord Detector?
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Key Takeaways
This open-source tool provides automated chord identification for desktop music players, though accuracy depends on database availability and correct metadata.
Where Is It Heading?
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