# My Lyric Book > Digital lyric book and setlist manager for musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by DCTSystems.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lyric-book/id454781472 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [DCTSystems](https://appshunter.io/developer/385724105) - Category: Music, Utilities - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 2.90/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 128 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 3 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-08-09 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lyric-book/id454781472/reviews.md ## What is My Lyric Book? Every singer as an A4 folder of songs they bring to rehersal, but now they can have all of their lyrics with them all the time. You can also create setlists of songs which can be edited and reordered. Setlists and individual songs shared with the rest of the band by email, iMessage, Airdrop, or printing them out. Rather than searching online for other other people's versions of songs, this app displays your lyrics, which you've formatted as you want them (either on a computer or another app on your iPad). You can create them in Pages, Word, pdf, rtf or even jpg format then simply transfer them into the app. While initially designed for singers, PDF scores look amazing, so the whole band can get in on the act. Not only does My Lyric Book remember your lyrics and set lists, but songs can be tagged with a tempo for the built in metronome, or linked to tracks in your iTunes library so you can refer to a recorded version or play a backing track from within the app. You can even send and receive midi patch changes, so selecting a song programs your keyboard for you (or have your lyrics selected for you via midi)! If the rest the band is using the app too, then you can all sync up, so that the band leader can select songs and have them automatically selected on everyone's screens. (Note this DOES NOT distribute the lyrics, but selects each band member's version, so each band member can see their own parts as they've set up their devices). The app also automatically syncs with our backing track apps: My Playback and My Playback Solo. Of course your lyrics look even better on an iPad, but an iPhone or iPod has plenty of screen space to display lyrics and you can always have it in your pocket. You can use Airturn, Pageflip, M-Vave or other bluetooth pedals to scroll through your lyrics or select what each pedal does in the Settings app. NOTE: No lyrics are included with the App. It displays lyrics you've already prepared. Lyrics can be added from a computer, via the Files app, or imported from other apps. More info is on our website, including a series of tutorial videos: https://www.dctsystems.co.uk for more info. If you have any problems, then email me before leaving a negative review - I want the app to work great for you, and can usually sort out any problems. I can't respond directly to reviews, but most of the issues raised, could have been resolved by an email (ian@dctsystems.co.uk) ## Key features - Digital lyric book - Customizable setlists - Band sharing via email/AirDrop - Import lyrics from various formats - Built-in metronome - iTunes library integration - MIDI patch change support - Cross-device sync ## What do users think of My Lyric Book? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Simple and intuitive interface once learned - 🎵 Perfect for live performances and gigging musicians - 📋 Easy setlist creation and organization - 💾 Reliable app that rarely crashes during performances - 🔗 Compatible with Bluetooth page turners like AirTurn - 💰 Very affordable price point - 📱 Works seamlessly across iPad and iPhone - 🎼 Great for storing lead sheets and chord charts - ⚡ Fast file importing via iTunes - 🎚️ Metronome and tempo features included - 👨‍💼 Excellent responsive developer support - 📊 Ability to sync across multiple devices - 🎯 Focused functionality without bloat **Cons** - 😤 Steep learning curve for new users - 💻 Requires iTunes for file transfer (outdated workflow) - ❌ Cannot directly add or edit lyrics within the app - ❌ No copy-paste functionality from web or other apps - 📄 Limited file format support - 🔍 No built-in search function for songs - ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions - 📝 No direct annotation or markup capabilities on sheets - 🎵 Cannot browse songs by artist name - 🌙 No dark mode option - ⏸️ Auto-scroll requires expensive external pedal - 🔄 Sync between devices sometimes unreliable - 📱 Cannot add content directly from iPhone/iPad - 🗑️ No duplicate deletion feature - ⚙️ Unintuitive interface for some functions **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes or freezes when returning to song list - Bluetooth sync between devices loses connection frequently - Tempo display missing after updates - Pinch-to-zoom functionality not working properly - Keyboard popup obscures content during performance - File corruption when importing from iTunes - Incompatibility with iOS 8, iOS 9, and iOS 10 updates - Cannot load backing tracks from iTunes anymore - PDF formatting issues and text display problems - Setlist functionality broken or non-functional - App won't open or crashes on startup - Syncing issues with multiple iPads - Pages document compatibility broken after updates - White flash during page turns distracting on dark backgrounds **Most requested features** - Artist-based song browsing and filtering - Direct on-screen annotation and markup tools - Auto-scroll feature without requiring external pedal - Dark mode or customizable background colors - Built-in search functionality - Ability to edit lyrics directly in the app - Copy-paste lyrics from web directly into app - Direct file import from Dropbox and Google Drive - Font size and text alignment controls within app - Duplicate song deletion capability - Multiple song database support for different bands - Progress bar for backing tracks - Tap tempo button for drummers - Ability to add songs to setlists more intuitively - Support for Pages documents compatibility - Swipe-back functionality to prevent accidental page advances - Direct iPad folder import without iTunes ## Recent user reviews (10 of 128) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lyric-book/id454781472/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Good app *2026-03-19, version 1.13.3* If this app could call up songs also via artist then it would be a 5… I often get asked for a song by a certain artist & have several I could do but can’t think of the names of songs or what songs I do, it would be great to be able to look up the artist & have a list of songs ### 1/5 — Way too much work. *2026-02-27, version 1.13.3* Wish I could get my money back. You are better off taking screenshots of lyrics and just using those. ### 4/5 — Great Basic Tool *2025-11-03* My team and I really enjoy using this app to store our lead sheets and chord charts for us. It’s cost-effective and it just plain works. **The main thing the team and I fell that this app needs is the ability to directly mark, highlight and add notes onto our stored music sheets . This addition and ability would be very helpful and I hope that the developers consider adding this feature to the app. Right now there is a drop-down box to add notes into and it becomes cumbersome when you’re trying to perform and read your sheet music and notes because the drop down notes make the music so small it’s difficult to read. ### 3/5 — Good app *2025-08-26, version 1.13.3* If this app could call up songs via artist then it would be a 5… I often get asked for a song by a certain artist & have several I could do but can’t think of the names of songs or what songs I do, it would be great to look up the artist & have a list of songs there ### 3/5 — Tempo number not showing anymore *2025-08-10* Please return tempo number to the app ### 5/5 — Singer, Vocal coach *2025-01-06* I have used this app for almost 10 years. As a singer entertainer of Urdu & Hindi Geet and Ghazals it has been the perfect app for me. It provided me with the ability to maintain list of song lyrics, create song lyric lists (by original singers, concert program, etc. etc.), ability to pull up lyrics at a moment’s notice during a live performance. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2024-09-10* You can’t even add a song on your iPhone, it all has to be do via iTunes. So backwards… give this a miss it’s an absolute rip off. **Developer response:** iTunes is just one of many ways to add songs. You can use the share menu in most apps, or you can use the Files app. Here's a video explain gin how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amHKf3O5xhA&t=9s ### 2/5 — Used to be great… *2024-05-28* Unfortunately, it hasn’t been updated to deal with the removal of the app transfer function in iTunes - so there’s no way to add files to it anymore. **Developer response:** iTunes transfer still works fine (or in finder). You also add songs using the iPad files app, airdrop, or open-in from any other app. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2CWZW2yHho&t=9s ### 5/5 — Just What I Needed! *2024-03-29* I love this app. It has just the right amount of functionality without a lot of extra complications. I gig in multiple bands, mostly as a keyboard player (so it doesn’t have to be just lyrics). I make my lead sheets and print them as PDFs, AirDrop them to the iPad into My Lyric Book. Set lists can be made for multiple bands/events with different sets of song selections, and edited/re-ordered (drag and drop) as shows evolve. And the low price! Thank you ### 1/5 — Useless app.. please someone make something better *2024-03-05* No option to delete duplicate lyrics.. embarrassingly basic and clunky.. please come up with an update which makes editing easier and I’ll consider changing my review **Developer response:** Deleting songs is disabled by default - because deleting songs at a gig would be "bad". You can delete songs using iTunes or the Files app, or you can go to Settings and enable song deletion - which DOES allow you to delete songs inside the app... just turn it off before a gig! Check out the tutorials here: https://www.youtube.com/@dctsystems ## Frequently asked questions about My Lyric Book ### What does My Lyric Book do? My Lyric Book is a digital application designed to store, organize, and display song lyrics for musicians. It allows users to create custom setlists, import lyrics in various formats, and share them with band members. The app also offers features like a built-in metronome and integration with backing tracks. ### What are the key features of My Lyric Book? Key features include the ability to import lyrics from formats like PDF, DOC, RTF, and JPG, create and reorder setlists, share setlists and songs via email or AirDrop, and tag songs with tempos for the metronome. It also supports iTunes library linking for backing tracks and MIDI patch changes for instrument programming. ### How much does My Lyric Book cost? The application is a paid app. No lyrics are included with the app; users must provide their own prepared lyrics. Further information on pricing and features can be found on the developer's website. ### What devices is My Lyric Book compatible with? My Lyric Book is available for iOS devices, including iPads, iPhones, and iPods. It is designed to display lyrics effectively on various screen sizes, with an enhanced visual experience on iPads. The app also supports Bluetooth pedals for hands-free scrolling. ### Can I use My Lyric Book for band rehearsals? Yes, the app is ideal for band rehearsals. You can create setlists, share them with your bandmates, and even sync lyrics across devices so the band leader can select songs that automatically appear on everyone's screens. This ensures everyone is on the same page during practice. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.13.3 — 2025-06-01 Tidied up renaming setlist Minor Bug Fixes and tidy ups. Improved metronome timing ### 1.13.2 — 2023-12-01 Bug fix for screen rotation when displaying PDF's ### 1.13.1 — 2023-11-02 Fix for importing files from certain apps ### 1.13 — 2023-10-21 Multitasking support You can now filter the main song list based on you coloured tags Improved Apple Watch Support Tiff's and Jpegs can now be used. Bug fixes for file import on iOS 12. ### 1.12.1 — 2023-09-27 Fixes a bug on iOS12 devices ## Apps similar to My Lyric Book | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Stage Traxx 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-traxx-3/id1448493366) | 4.8 (1,781) | Free | Music | | [Genius: Song Lyrics Finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-song-lyrics-finder/id709482991) | 4.7 (74,357) | Free | Music | | [SongSheet Pro: Setlist helper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songsheet-pro-setlist-helper/id581094194) | 4.7 (2,679) | Free | Music | | [Songwriter Pro: Lyric Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songwriter-pro-lyric-studio/id1263691041) | 4.4 (919) | Free | Music | | [Musixmatch Dynamic Lyrics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musixmatch-dynamic-lyrics/id448278467) | 4.4 (9,087) | Free | Music | | [SongBook Chordpro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbook-chordpro/id392888837) | 4.7 (2,311) | $14.99 | Music | ## More apps by DCTSystems - [X Air-Guitar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-air-guitar/id6745119825) - [My Playback Solo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-playback-solo/id6746128779) All apps by DCTSystems: https://appshunter.io/developer/385724105 ## Related topics [dctsystems](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dctsystems) · [songbooks online](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/songbooks-online) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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