# Encore Wave: Lyrics & Chords — Setlist & prompter for gigs

> Live performance lyrics, chords, and setlist manager for musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by Noah Levine.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-wave-lyrics-and-chords/id6817130274 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Noah Levine](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817130276)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-10-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-wave-lyrics-and-chords/id6817130274/reviews.md

## What is Encore Wave?

Your whole band, on the same page, on any device. Bandmates join free. No subscription. Pay once. It's yours.

Encore Wave puts your whole binder on stage in a dark, hands-free view built for playing live. Bring the charts you already have, keep them, and keep your eyes on the room instead of the floor. Chords sit right above the words, so the next change is always in view.

BRING IN THE CHARTS YOU ALREADY HAVE
Import your whole binder in minutes, from wherever your charts live today:
• Google Docs. Pick a stack of Docs and Encore Wave imports them all at once, turning "chords above lyrics" sheets into clean, aligned charts. Change a Doc later and Refresh pulls in the edit.
• PDF chord sheets saved from Google Docs, Word or your browser, two-column layouts included.
• Word and plain text files.
• ChordPro files and exports from other chart apps, whole songbooks at once.
• Or paste in any chart you've copied.

BUILT FOR THE STAGE, NOT THE COUCH
Fullscreen dark mode for low light and stage glare. Tap to scroll, or set an auto-scroll pace and let the song roll hands-free. Pinch to size the text, and the screen stays awake mid-song. Add a Bluetooth foot pedal to turn pages with your foot.

THE WHOLE SET, AND THE WHOLE BAND
Build setlists and move song to song without leaving the stage view. Start a live session and your bandmates follow along in real time, same song and same key, while each player keeps their own capo. They join with a short code, see the leader's capo, and can match it in one tap. The leader can add a song mid-set, end the session for everyone, and pick hosting back up if the app closes. If a bandmate's signal drops, they catch back up on their own. Bandmates don't buy anything. They join free from the app or any device with a browser.

IN YOUR KEY, ON YOUR TIME
Transpose to fit your voice. Capo support shows the easy shapes and the true key. A metronome with count-in and a visual beat on screen keeps the band on pace, and a gig clock tells you if you're running long.

WORKS WHEN THE VENUE WI-FI DOESN'T
Your songs live on your device, so they're there even when the venue Wi-Fi isn't. Sign-in and sync are optional, and the app works fully without an account.

NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO ADS. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS.
Encore Wave is free to start with 10 songs and a setlist. One in-app purchase, Encore Pro, unlocks unlimited songs and setlists plus Google Drive sync. Pay once. It's yours. Google sign-in is optional and only ever touches your own Google Drive, and backup and export are always free.

BUILT BY A MUSICIAN
Encore Wave was built by a musician who leads a band in New York. It's the app he couldn't buy, so he built it.

## Key features

- Import charts from Google Docs, PDF, Word, and ChordPro
- Dark mode for stage visibility
- Hands-free scrolling and Bluetooth pedal support
- Real-time band collaboration with shared setlists
- Transpose songs and manage capo settings
- Built-in metronome and gig clock

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Encore Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is Encore Wave safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Encore Wave.

## Is Encore Wave legit?

Encore Wave: Lyrics & Chords has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Encore Wave is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-wave-lyrics-and-chords/id6817130274/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wow! That was my first reaction when I saw what Encore Wave can do!

*2026-10-22*

As a bass player in a band that I’m incredibly passionate about, one of our biggest challenges has always been finding an app that helps everyone stay in sync, especially when it comes to having lyrics scroll while we’re performing.

Encore Wave is exactly the kind of tool we’ve been looking for! It’s incredibly easy to use, intuitive, and genuinely useful for anyone who plays in a band or performs live.

I highly recommend not only downloading this app but upgrading to the premium subscription. It’s absolutely worth it! Whether you’re rehearsing or playing a live show, this app is a game changer for musicians!

## Frequently asked questions about Encore Wave

### What is Encore Wave?

Encore Wave is a music app designed to help musicians manage lyrics, chords, and setlists for live performances. It offers features like chart import, hands-free scrolling, and real-time band collaboration.

### How does Encore Wave help with band collaboration?

Bandmates can join a live session for free using a short code. They will see the same song and key as the leader, and can match the leader's capo setting with one tap. The leader can add songs mid-set and end the session for everyone.

### Can I import my existing song charts into Encore Wave?

Yes, Encore Wave allows you to import charts from Google Docs, PDFs, Word files, plain text files, and ChordPro files. You can also paste in copied charts.

### Does Encore Wave have ads?

No, Encore Wave is ad-free. The app is built by a musician and emphasizes a user-focused experience without advertisements.

### What are the limitations of the free version of Encore Wave?

The free version of Encore Wave allows you to start with up to 10 songs and one setlist. Additional features require an in-app purchase.

### What features does the Encore Pro in-app purchase unlock?

The Encore Pro in-app purchase unlocks unlimited songs and setlists. It also enables Google Drive sync for seamless chart management and updates.

### Does Encore Wave work offline?

Yes, your songs live on your device, so Encore Wave works even when venue Wi-Fi is unavailable. Sign-in and sync are optional, and the app functions fully without an account.

### How often is Encore Wave updated?

Encore Wave was last updated on October 24, 2026, with version 1.0.4. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-10-27

Paste a set list: copy the list your bandleader sent, paste it into a new setlist, and Encore Wave matches each line to your charts. It catches typos, asks when two songs share a title, and lets you add anything missing. Plus the performance controls now fit every iPhone screen.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-10-24

New Live button in your library: join your band's session or host a setlist in a couple of taps, with clear messages when a code doesn't work. Big libraries get an A–Z index and back-to-top. Songs starting with "The" sort by the next word. Layout fixes on iPhone and iPad.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-24

Live sessions, upgraded: add a song mid-set, end it for everyone, and resume hosting if your app closes. Bandmates who lose signal catch back up on their own and can match the leader's capo in one tap. Change tempo without stopping the click. Hammer-on chord rows import cleanly. Sections menu fixed.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-21

- Import PDF chord sheets. PDFs saved from Google Docs, Word or your browser come in as clean songs with chords above the lyrics, two-column layouts included.
- If a PDF is just a picture of a chart (a scan or a photo), Encore tells you and shows you how to paste the chart in instead.
- A new start screen for empty libraries: three ways to bring your songs in, plus a Join Live button for bandmates who just want to follow along.
- Google Drive sync now retries quietly when the app opens, so a brief weak signal at the venue no longer shows a warning.
- The in-app privacy summary now explains what live sessions and shared setlists store and for how long, and links to the full privacy policy.
- Words with a chord in the middle no longer break across lines in performance mode.
- Small fixes, including clearer wording in About.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-20

No release notes.

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