What is a good app for finding chord progressions when writing a song?
ChordWeave plays a progression the moment you open it, for any of 24 keys and a mood you choose, and explains why it works in Pro. For a full songwriting workspace with a huge library of real songs, Hooktheory is stronger; for finding the chords of a recording, use Chordify.
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How the options compare
- Hooktheory: Deep songwriting tool with a large database of progressions from real songs and a visual piano roll. More to learn.
- Chordify: Detects chords from a song you already have. Solves a different problem: what chords is this song.
- iReal Pro: Chord charts and backing tracks for practice and gigs.
- GarageBand: Free on Apple devices and a full recording app.
Where ChordWeave fits
Open it, hear a progression, change the mood or key. Export a single progression as a MIDI file to your DAW, or as text. Both are free. It is a native iPhone and iPad app.
AI lyric writing and AI refinement of progressions need Apple Intelligence. Without it, ChordWeave uses built-in music theory for progressions, and Lyrics gives simple starter lines.
What it costs
ChordWeave is free to download. Free includes playing and chord naming, the Composer, MIDI and text export, lyrics, and up to 3 saved compositions. ChordWeave Pro adds unlimited saves, Song Projects and Why it works: $1.99 a week, $3.99 a month, $27.99 a year or $49.99 once in the US. Prices from the US App Store, checked 2026-11-03; they vary by region.
Quick answers
Is it free?
Playing, the Composer, MIDI export and up to 3 saved compositions are free. Pro is $1.99 a week, $3.99 a month, $27.99 a year or $49.99 once in the US.
Is my music uploaded?
No. Your songs are not uploaded to a server. No account, tracking or ads.
More questions about ChordWeave
- Is there an app that names the chords I play on a keyboard or MIDI controller?
- Is there a songwriting app that writes lyrics without uploading my ideas?
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