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. Useful for transposing and jamming with others.
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 ideas, demos, and practice sessions. Attach multiple tracks to each song for different takes.
Export any song as a clean PDF with formatted chords and lyrics. Hand out charts at rehearsal.
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.
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 | Free | $19.99 once | $6.99/mo | $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 |
| Audio recording | ✓ Multi-track | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 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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