# MySongbook - Lyrics and chords — Your digital songbook

> Digital songbook for musicians with chords, charts, tabs, and setlist organization. (iPhone/iPad app by zCage.com Apps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysongbook-lyrics-and-chords/id504497717 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [zCage.com Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/872641648)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 110 App Store ratings · 126 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysongbook-lyrics-and-chords/id504497717/reviews.md

## What is MySongbook?

Chords fingerings included: Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Baritone Uke, and Venezuelan Cuatro!

Take your entire songbook of music wherever you perform or practice. 

No heavy folders or music books. Your iPhone or iPad is all you need for chords, charts, and tabs. Organize songs into set lists. Transpose songs to any key with a single touch. Over 1000 chords included.

Supports iPad, iPhone and, iPod Touch. (Also available on the Mac App Store) 

MySongbook supports AirTurn and PageFlip 'hands-free' page turner. You can now switch between your songs without having to touch your iOS device. 

Some Features: 
● Add unlimited songs 
● Add guitar tablature 
● View Chord Diagrams - over 1000 chords included plus you can add your own 
● Nashville Numbering System and German chord support (B, H) 
● Create setlists with unlimited songs 
● Transpose your songs and set a capo position 
● Easy song creation with 'Chord Picker' 
● Auto-scroll 
● Tag songs for easily finding songs by style and topic
● Email PDF's for printing and sharing 
● Email MySongbook files, so other users can import directly to their app 
● Optional Passcode Lock 
● Night Mode Option 
● Adjust the font to fit your needs 

Special thanks to Ugly Tongue Music.

SUGGESTIONS If you have any suggestions of how MySongbook can be made even better, we would love to hear your ideas. Please visit https://mysongbookapp.com to get in touch.

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Digital songbook for lyrics and chords
- Chord diagrams for multiple instruments
- Setlist organization
- Transpose songs and set capo position
- Hands-free page turning support
- Add unlimited songs and guitar tablature
- Email PDFs for printing and sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Longtime User | $19.99 | one-time |
| Play: Ukulele | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play: Banjo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play: Bass | $0.99 | one-time |
| iPad Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play: Mandolin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play: Cuatro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Devices | $0.99 | one-time |
| iPhone Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mac Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play: Other | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #189 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of MySongbook?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎵 Comprehensive chord library for multiple instruments
- ⚡ Reliable and stable performance
- 🎸 Excellent for gigging musicians and performers
- 📱 Works offline without internet connection
- 🔄 Transpose and capo features work seamlessly
- 💾 Large storage capacity for song libraries
- 🎯 Customizable organization with tags and setlists
- 📧 Email sharing functionality between users
- 🛠️ Responsive developer support and updates
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase pricing
- 📜 Auto-scroll feature for hands-free playing
- 🎹 Support for multiple instruments (guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sync issues between iOS and iPad versions
- 😕 Steep learning curve for beginners
- ❌ Limited import options and cumbersome import process
- 📤 Export/sharing functionality unreliable
- 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity issues with page turners
- ⌨️ Keyboard management problems in edit mode
- 🎨 Chord alignment issues in display
- 📝 Manual song entry is time-consuming
- 🔍 No built-in song database to search and download
- 💾 No cloud sync or iCloud integration
- 🎵 Limited chord display customization options
- 📱 Not available on Android platform

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sync not working between iPad and iPhone versions
- Export button not displaying in some versions
- Scroll feature malfunction preventing song timing
- App crashes when using capo/transpose features
- Set lists crash with large number of songs
- Keyboard auto-opens and locks in edit mode
- Chords misalign after importing from text files
- Data loss when saving songs
- Bluetooth page turner connectivity drops mid-performance
- Custom chords revert to default after app update
- Metronome not producing audible sound despite settings
- Double-tap cursor placement returns to song list
- App won't open or shows black screen
- PDF drag-and-drop import not working
- Minor key chord display errors (Nashville numbers mismatch)
- Email support unresponsive or bouncing
- iRig BlueBoard compatibility issues

**Most requested features**

- Cloud sync and iCloud integration across devices
- Built-in song database with search capability
- Spanish chord translations
- PDF import functionality
- Android version of the app
- Piano/keyboard chord charts
- Ability to keep chord picker open persistently
- Font size customization for lyrics and chords
- Direct internet song import capability
- Landscape/horizontal orientation support
- Customizable scrolling speeds per song
- Set list duration calculator
- Sticky notes or annotation features
- Community song sharing platform
- Undo/redo functionality
- AirPrint support
- Different fonts within same song
- Metronome improvements
- Ability to set default instrument per song
- Text formatting options (italics, bold)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 126)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysongbook-lyrics-and-chords/id504497717/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I paid to download this app and now they want me to subscribe.

*2026-08-21*

I paid a flat fee to get this app and now they’re bugging me every time I open the app to subscribe. The whole appeal was that it was a one time fee.

### 5/5 — Hands down, the BEST

*2026-02-21*

Ease of use, simple style, great features, ability to customize, ALWAYS reliable, developer support, huge capacity, great tools for organizing…. I could go on and on.  I’ve relied on this app for well over a decade, use it for practice and performing, have recommended it to other musicians.  It has never let me down.  This app is part of my gear.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-04-02*

I have used this app for years, and it’s been great, i have also recommended it to all my friends that play music either guitar or the piano if they are going to play chords! Everyone in my group has the app. 
I would love it if it did have the Spanish Chords for some people who can only read those! If this app can do something like that, plz let me know how. Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

### 1/5 — My songbook

*2024-10-06, version v4.1.0*

By far the hardest app I have ever tried to do anything with , unless your a computer genius. So sorry I downloaded it,

### 3/5 — Thanks

*2024-08-20*

Wasn’t available on IOS so I used the iPad version and loved it. 
Then an IOS version was available so I purchased it and then ………nothing - it cannot sync with the iPad version - what a waste of money and time - seriously it this is to be a serious option you need to be able to do the vast majority of drafting and amendments setting up set lists etc on your IMac with is syncing to you iPad for playing live - any idea when this will be available????

### 4/5 — Trouble sharing songs

*2024-04-08*

Friends and I use program for set lists and gigs.  I am not able to email songs or sets to anyone, only receive from others.  Have looked in settings with no help.. any advice?

### 5/5 — Big Fan!

*2023-10-30*

Works as advertised...for once! Bought this after checking out a few others. This is the one for gigging musicians. Works great and is priced fairly. Would like to see a way to keep the chord picker open instead of it auto hiding after you pick a chord. I'm a fan of this app and have been using it for both vocals and guitar work for a while now with no problems at all.

**Developer response:** Thanks Htstpa for taking the time to write a review. I have added your chord picker feature request to my list for future consideration. Users feedback is critical to MySongbooks continued success. Eric

### 5/5 — Big Fan!

*2023-07-17*

Works as advertised...for once! Bought this after checking out a few others. This is the one for gigging musicians. Works great and is priced fairly. Would like to see a way to keep the chord picker open instead of it auto hiding after you pick a chord. I'm a fan of this app and have been using it for both vocals and guitar work for a while now with no problems at all.

**Developer response:** Thanks Htstpa for taking the time to write a review. I have added your chord picker feature request to my list for future consideration. Users feedback is critical to MySongbooks continued success. Eric

### 5/5 — Wonderful App!

*2023-03-11*

Been using this on my old IPad 2 for the past 8 years and not one issue!  I’m a gigging musician and have used it on every gig for song lyrics and notes.  I’m soon replacing my old iPad with a new one and hope that I can transfer all my info in this app to the new iPad!  Keeping my fingers crossed!

### 5/5 — Great for songwriters and gigging musicians

*2022-12-04*

Throw away those plastic files full of lyrics and chords, this lets you transfer song sheets, and gig notes and then scroll them on screen while you play along, makes you look professional.

## Frequently asked questions about MySongbook

### What does MySongbook do?

MySongbook is a digital songbook application that allows musicians to store and access their entire song library, including lyrics, chords, and guitar tablature. It helps organize songs into setlists, transpose them to different keys, and view chord diagrams for various instruments.

### What are the key features of MySongbook?

Key features include unlimited song additions, guitar tablature support, chord diagrams for over 1000 chords, setlist creation, song transposition, auto-scroll, and the ability to email PDFs for printing. It also supports hands-free page turning with compatible devices.

### Is MySongbook free to use?

The application is available for free with in-app purchases. While you can download and use the core functionality, certain advanced features or content may require an in-app purchase to unlock.

### What devices is MySongbook compatible with?

MySongbook is compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices running iOS. It is also available on the Mac App Store for Mac users.

### How can I use MySongbook for live performances?

For live performances, MySongbook allows you to organize your songs into setlists for easy access. The hands-free page turning feature, supported by devices like AirTurn and PageFlip, enables you to switch between songs without touching your iOS device, ensuring a smooth performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.0 — 2026-08-19

● Inline chords.  Chords can now appear inline with the lyrics (songs and PDFs).
● Sharps or flats, your choice. Set a preference for how chords are displayed.
● Smarter imports.  Song lyrics with chords positioned over lyrics are now detected automatically on import.
● Better metronome & tempo. Tap to set your BPM, plus improved tracking and display.
● Adjustable auto-scroll. Fine-tune the scroll delay from 0–150% to match how you read.
● Refreshed for iOS 26. Updated with a cleaner Liquid Glass look.

### 5.0.9 — 2025-06-10

Minor maintenance update

### 5.0.8 — 2025-04-11

Largest update ever! Internet, iCloud, sorting, ChordPro, and more.

### v4.1.0 — 2024-01-16

Backing track playback improvements for playing songs from your Apple Music library.

### v4.0.2 — 2023-09-07

When a song is transposed, the Set List of songs will display the transposed key.

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