# Chordsheet Maker — Transcribe songs quickly

> iPad app for creating and sharing chord sheets and lead sheets. (iPhone/iPad app by Dave Bernier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordsheet-maker/id1495266972 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dave Bernier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495266971)
- Category: Music, Productivity, Music
- Price: $8.99
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English, French
- Released: 2020-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordsheet-maker/id1495266972/reviews.md

## What is Chordsheet Maker?

Chordsheet Maker is the quickest and most efficient way to create a chord sheet or lead sheet directly on your iPad. Skip the paper and share it in PDF as soon as it’s done. No complex menus or navigation. All the necessary, offered in an ergonomic way.


FEATURES

• Triads from a finger
Enter chords in a single finger gesture. Be it a C#m or an A, a single tap allows you to enter it.

• Alterations and extensions
A specific keyboard layout allows you to enter extensions and alterations directly to your chords.

• Easy layout
Layout is very important on a chord sheet. Chordsheet Maker takes care of it while you transcribe your song.

• Share and export
Directly export and share a PDF to another musician, another app or the printer.

• Rhythmic informations
Add punches or breaks to save time to your musicians. Insert rhythmic informations where needed.

Download Chordsheet Maker today!

## Key features

- Create chord sheets and lead sheets
- Single finger chord input
- Add chord alterations and extensions
- Automatic layout management
- Export as PDF
- Add rhythmic information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordsheet-maker/id1495266972/reviews.md

### 4/5 — IMPRESCINDIBLE COPIAR Y PEGAR !,!

*2025-11-04, version 0.5.6*

Y también poder salvar en su formato fuera de la app!!!

### 4/5 — Missing features

*2025-08-15, version 0.5.6*

Some important features are missing in this App.
1 - Copy/paste a selection 
2 - We should have the % symbol to represent a measure repetition.
3 - For the measure markers, as A, B, C,we should be able to add custom ones, like INTRO, CHORUS, etc..
But what’s there works well.
I hope an update will add these features…

### 5/5 — Great for charts

*2025-04-22, version 0.5.6*

I wanted something simple to make clean chord charts for recording. I am really digging this interface, it’s just what I wanted! 

Easy to enter chords and symbols/extensions. Right now it works better for simple straight forward charts but I am working on a complex one and it’s still doing the job well. 

I also appreciate how responsive the developer is. I asked him questions and he got back to me quickly and said he is still working on new features and improvements. loving this app!

### 4/5 — Copiar y pegar

*2025-04-22, version 0.5.6*

La app está genial. De las mejores para escribir cifrados rápidos y útiles. Pero no tiene la función copiar y pegar. Por favor! Hay que incluirla!

### 3/5 — No Screen Rotate function available?

*2024-10-25, version 0.5.4*

Seems like very useful app except for the fact that there there doesn’t appear to be any screen rotate function available. Nothing happens when I flip my ipad and there is no option in settings. I wish I knew this before buying it. It would be nice to flip the screen to portrait mode; especially when writing a chart.

### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed

*2024-06-11, version 0.5.4*

I’m a touring musician and, for making quick and dirty chord charts on the road, I’ve always use a sheet music template within ForScore and annotated on top of that.  It gets the job done but never looks very good.
I typically just travel with my iPad these days, which is great but Notation is the one thing I truly need my laptop for.  This eliminates 40% of my laptop notation needs.  If I need to, I can still use ForScore and hand write notation in my chord chart but this will still look SO much cleaner.
I’m a bassist, so I write a ton of chord charts with specific lines notated here and there for one section or another but, most of my charts are chord charts with forms and a sample bass line notated.
This is PERFECT.  Incredibly intuitive, handle codas, endings, rhythm markers, etc…. Nailed it guys!

### 5/5 — Lead sheet maker

*2024-02-05, version 0.5.4*

Finally figured out how to navigate this app! Very useful

### 5/5 — Great Software for writing quick chord charts!!

*2023-12-31, version 0.5.4*

I have been looking for some software that make quick chord charts that look professional and are easy to read…this is it!!

### 3/5 — Super mais …

*2023-09-22, version 0.5.4*

Cette application est vraiment très bien faite et d’une simplicité déconcertante mais :
Dommage qu’il n’y ait pas possibilité de faire un peu de traitement de texte pour ajouter qq annotations.
Dommage aussi qu’il n’y ait pas un petit éditeur de note basique pour pouvoir ajouter des petites lignes de basse ou un petit thème … 
Si l’éditeur réussit à intégrer ces 2 éléments, cette application sera complète et incontournable.

### 2/5 — You CANNOT write a lead sheet with this app

*2023-08-27, version 0.5.4*

Despite what it says in the title, this app does not allow you to create a lead sheet. A lead sheet has chords & melody, and this will only allow chords and rhythm notation, not melody lines, even though there is a staff. Might be useful if you’re strumming an acoustic guitar but not really for anyone else. And I don’t know many folkie singer songwriters that are out here strumming maj7#11 chords…

## Frequently asked questions about Chordsheet Maker

### What does Chordsheet Maker do?

Chordsheet Maker is an application designed for iPad that allows users to quickly and efficiently create chord sheets or lead sheets. It aims to replace traditional paper methods by offering a digital solution for music transcription and arrangement.

### How do I enter chords in Chordsheet Maker?

You can enter chords with a single finger gesture, making it quick and intuitive. The app also features a specific keyboard layout that allows for the direct input of chord extensions and alterations.

### Can I share my created chord sheets?

Yes, you can directly export and share your created chord sheets as PDFs. This allows you to easily send them to other musicians, share them with other applications, or print them.

### What kind of devices is Chordsheet Maker compatible with?

Chordsheet Maker is specifically designed for the iPad, leveraging its touch interface for an ergonomic and efficient user experience.

### What are the main benefits of using Chordsheet Maker?

The app offers a quick and efficient way to create chord sheets, eliminating the need for paper. It simplifies chord input, handles layout automatically, and allows for easy PDF export and sharing, making it ideal for musicians on the go.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.5.6 — 2025-04-09

Bug fix and performance in the Open menu

### 0.5.5 — 2024-10-27

Fixed a bug where export didn't work when some characters were in title.

### 0.5.4 — 2022-07-12

Fix crash on some devices on app startup

### 0.5.2 — 2022-06-14

- Fix display of repetition count on certain devices

### 0.5.1 — 2021-05-10

- Fix section numbering suggestions after deleting a measure
- Other small fixes

## Apps similar to Chordsheet Maker

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Hammond B-3X](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammond-b-3x/id1484367101) | 4.2 (33) | $29.99 | Music |
| [Chord chart editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-chart-editor/id1511784636) | 2.5 (4) | Free | Music |

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-04.*
