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Write lyrics, place chords, build setlists, tune up, and perform — all from one app.
Everything you need to write, organize, and refine your music in one place.
Write lyrics with inline chord notation. Type [C] or [Am7] inline and SongBook renders chords above the lyrics beautifully.
Change key with one tap. All chords transpose automatically. Set a capo position and see adjusted chords instantly.
Stuck on a lyric? The built-in rhyme helper suggests words that rhyme to keep your writing flowing.
SongBook analyzes chords and detects the key automatically. Free for all users — useful for transposing and jamming.
Visual guitar chord diagrams for every chord in your song. Tap a chord to see finger positions.
Create setlists for gigs and practice. Reorder songs, swipe between them during performance.
Big text, auto-scroll, and setlist navigation you can use mid-song.
Adjustable font size so you can read chords from across the room.
Scrolls at the speed you set. Adjustable in real-time during performance.
Swipe to the next song in your setlist. Seamless transitions between songs.
Real-time frequency detection. Tune guitar, bass, ukulele, or any instrument right from the app.
Adjustable BPM with tap tempo. Set time signatures and lock in your timing during practice.
Record like a studio — lay down a rhythm track, overdub guitar, then add vocals. Each layer plays back together, all tied to your song with lyrics right there.
Play your guitar and SongBook detects chords in real time. Capture a progression and place chords directly into your lyrics.
Record strum direction, intensity, and rhythm on a visual timeline synced to the metronome. Save patterns to songs.
Export any song as a formatted PDF with chords and lyrics. Plus and Pro users get clean exports without watermarks.
Songs and setlists sync across devices. Write on your phone, perform from your tablet.
Hear how a chord sounds. The built-in chord sound engine plays audio for any chord in your song.
Write lyrics, place chords, build setlists, tune up, and perform — all from one app.
SongBook adapts to your device and system theme.
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Most musicians juggle separate apps for lyrics, chords, tuning, setlists, and recording. SongBook puts it all in one place.
| Feature | SongBook | OnSong | Ultimate Guitar | SetlistHelper | GuitarTuna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 once / $3.99/mo | $49.99/yr | $39.99/yr | $4.99 once | $3.99/mo |
| Write original songs | ✓ Full editor | ✓ | Tab editor only | ✕ | ✕ |
| Inline chord notation | ✓ [C] syntax | ✓ | Tabs/chords separate | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chord transposition | ✓ + Capo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Setlist management | ✓ Swipe navigation | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Auto-scroll | ✓ Adjustable live | ✓ | Pro only | ✕ | ✕ |
| Built-in tuner | ✓ Chromatic | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Metronome | ✓ Tap tempo | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Separate app |
| Multi-track recording | ✓ Overdub layers | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Chord diagrams | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Rhyme helper | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Cloud sync | ✓ | Dropbox | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| PDF export | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Competitor pricing and features as of 2026. Based on publicly available information.
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