# Capo - Learn Music by Ear

> Finds chords for any song

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id887497388](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id887497388)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id887497388`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SuperMegaUltraGroovy, Inc.
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,132 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2014-07-10
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/capo-learn-music-by-ear/id887497388)
- **Website:** [http://capoapp.com/ios?utm\_source=itsappdescription](http://capoapp.com/ios?utm_source=itsappdescription)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://supermegaultragroovy.com/legal/privacy/](https://supermegaultragroovy.com/legal/privacy/)

## Description

Capo helps you learn songs by ear by analyzing your music to estimate chords, tempo, and key. Slow down playback, scrub to hear specific notes, and loop regions as you practice. You can isolate instruments or vocals to study parts, edit chords and regions, transpose keys, and save progress to Projects (iCloud) with Capo Pro. Note: Capo works with music you own and does not access streaming tracks; you can purchase DRM-free copies from the iTunes Store.

## Rankings

- #51,992 — Overall
- #24 — transpose
- #60 — learn

## Review summary

Users praise Capo for high‑fidelity slow‑down, strong looping and transcription tools, and cross‑device use on Mac and iPad, plus the ability to jam with original audio. However, several recurring issues temper enthusiasm: a subscription-driven model with feature gating and prior-purchase problems, unstable performance and occasional freezes, chord recognition inaccuracies, and a lack of streaming-service integration (local files only). Some users also note a confusing UI/UX. Overall, Capo is powerful for learning, but has notable reliability and pricing concerns.

### Pros

- High-fidelity slow-down/tempo control that preserves audio quality for accurate practice
- Powerful learning and transcription toolkit (loops, regions, tempo, key, structure views) that aids ear training
- Works well across Mac and iPad, helpful for learning songs and collaborating with others
- Ability to jam with original audio and manipulate chords, aiding practice and transcription
- Versatile across tunings and instruments, with features like left‑handed support

### Cons

- Subscription pricing and feature gating (one-time purchase value reduced; some features moved behind subscription) and grandfathering/purchase issues
- Chord detection/identification can be inaccurate or inconsistent across songs
- Stability concerns (app can freeze or hang, impacting workflow)
- Limited to local audio files; no integration with streaming services (Spotify/Tidal) for syncing or playing tracks
- UI/UX can be confusing, contributing to a less smooth user experience

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