# Song Memo — with Chord Keyboard

> App for quickly noting song ideas with an integrated chord keyboard. (iPhone/iPad app by AmoriyA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-memo/id1459218009 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AmoriyA](https://appshunter.io/developer/310797358)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 444 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-memo/id1459218009/reviews.md

## What is Song Memo?

Song Memo is the easiest way to take notes of your song ideas. The chord keyboard of Song Memo allows you to write chord progressions more quickly. Chords are automatically detected while you are taking a note. You can change the key by transposing your song, or by using capo. Import memos from Cloud or other Apps. Share your memos in a variety ways.


SONG MEMO
- Write your song ideas with Chord Keyboard
- Automatic chord detection
- Guitar chord diagram
- Key transposition & capo
- Sync songs across all your iOS devices
- Import files form Cloud, or other apps
- Share your memos in a variety ways

CHORD KEYBOARD EXTENSION
- Chord typing effortlessly
- Basic chords for the scale
- Predictive chord
- Various chord notation

SHARE EXTENSION
- Grab notes from other apps

## Key features

- Chord Keyboard for song ideas
- Automatic chord detection
- Key transposition and capo support
- iCloud syncing across devices
- Import from Cloud/other apps
- Multiple sharing options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guitar Chord | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Song Memo?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for songwriting
- 👍 Useful for jotting ideas
- 👍 Free and capable
- 👍 Easy chord input
- 👍 Transposes chords easily
- 👍 Good for musicians
- 👍 No annoying ads
- 👍 Phenomenal for guitar chords
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Work is lost
- 🐛 Doesn't save changes
- 🐛 Very hard to use
- 🐛 No directions
- 🐛 Slow to place chords
- 🐛 Difficult to figure out
- 🐛 Deleted progress
- 🐛 Lost lyrics
- 🐛 Inadequate directions
- 🐛 Support unresponsive
- 🐛 Chord sound stopped working
- 🐛 Hard to download songs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Not saving changes
- Custom fonts not supported (Burmese)
- Didn't save progress
- Lost work after switching apps
- Chord sound stopped working

**Most requested features**

- Folder feature for set lists
- TAB button on keyboard
- Toggle between guitar/piano sounds and diagrams
- Auto scrolling function
- Print function
- Emphasize chord keyboard discovery

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-memo/id1459218009/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Lost work

*2025-10-11, version 1.0.5*

Not saving changes. Work is just randomly lost

### 5/5 — Good one

*2024-08-02, version 1.0.5*

I like it but I cannot use custom fonts in the application . My font is Burmese . It doesn’t support custom fonts . You should fix it .

### 1/5 — Eww

*2024-06-10, version 1.0.5*

Very hard to use

### 5/5 — Invaluable

*2024-05-26, version 1.0.5*

I use this every time something pops in my head and I’m not near my guitar. I can write and easily jot down the chord progressions in my head. Back with the guitar, it’s so easy to pick the tune back up and continue with the song writing process. This is a must have tool for me and will support the developers monetarily!

### 5/5 — So much capability for free

*2024-05-02, version 1.0.5*

This app is incredible! The chord keyboard helps so much when charting and even helps with writing as it gives you the chords according to the key you choose. I would like to see a folder feature where I can create set lists for playing gigs. I am getting a lot of use out of this app and it doesn’t cost anything where most other apps like this require purchase or have annoying ads. Must have for musicians!

### 1/5 — How does this app even work

*2024-02-16, version 1.0.5*

Can’t figure out how this stupid app works. No directions or anything. And I spent a dollar for the chord keyboard. This is the format I use however… AND, the YouTube video offers ZERO help

### 4/5 — Very nice little app

*2024-01-16, version 1.0.5*

Exactly the app I wanted to have, solid 4 stars right now.

One big missing feature is a TAB button on a keyboard, to quicker get to a position you need. Right now it can be a bit slow to place the chords.
Hopefully the developer can add it with an update.

And one more extra feature that would be nice to see is a toggle between guitar and piano sounds and chord diagrams, simply because some melodies fit better on the piano.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2023-12-20, version 1.0.5*

Okay. Let me get this straight. I love songwriting it’s one of my favorite things to do. But you should not get this app. Like ever. It literally didn’t save my progress. only the start of my song stayed. everything else just left. not there anymore. it took a lot of time and thinking writing those songs man!! I don’t know if it was just me or I had to like have a safe button but if there is, Make it more clear to the people that don’t really see it. OK?!

### 4/5 — Good but save often

*2023-12-11, version 1.0.5*

It’s good, but you better save your work often or in a moment or a weird swipe, all is lost.  It happened to me a few times so my solution was to to hit that check mark often.  Other than that it works well.

### 4/5 — Fantastic app. Would request one change

*2023-09-14, version 1.0.5*

This app is great for those who improvise around chords and lyrics. The simple interface for typing in chords is very easy to use. I would love to see an auto scrolling function, so that the cords and lyrics could move while playing along.

## Frequently asked questions about Song Memo

### What does Song Memo do?

Song Memo is designed to help you quickly capture and develop your song ideas. It features a unique chord keyboard that allows for faster writing of chord progressions, automatic chord detection, and tools for managing your musical concepts.

### What are the key features of Song Memo?

Key features include a specialized Chord Keyboard for effortless chord typing, automatic chord detection, guitar chord diagrams, key transposition and capo adjustments, iCloud syncing across iOS devices, and various import and sharing options.

### Is Song Memo free to use?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases available. This model allows users to try the core functionality before deciding to unlock additional features or content.

### What devices is Song Memo compatible with?

Song Memo is an iOS application, meaning it is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches running a compatible version of the iOS operating system. It also syncs across all your iOS devices.

### How can Song Memo help with songwriting?

Song Memo streamlines the songwriting process by providing a dedicated Chord Keyboard for quickly building chord progressions. Automatic detection and transposition features help in experimenting with different musical ideas, making it easier to capture and refine song concepts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2022-09-30

This update contains stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0.4 — 2022-06-30

This update contains stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2020-09-28

iOS 14 compatibility

### 1.0.2 — 2019-05-08

• Stability improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2019-05-01

• Improved "Add To Song Memo" extension
• Support guitar chord
• Stability improvements and bug fixes

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