SongBook+

SongBook+

Lyrics, scores, playback, MIDI

163 ratings
155 reviews
Free
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Released
July 20, 2011
Updated
October 25, 2026

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Manage your song library with lyrics, sheet music, and playbacks. This app offers extensive features for musicians, including MIDI control, audio playback, and video support, all accessible on stage. Unlock the full version via in-app purchase to remove song limits.

✓Manage songs with search and sort
✓View lyrics and sheet music
✓Play audio and MIDI files
✓Control MIDI devices
✓Create playlists
✓Handwrite and annotate documents
✓Foot pedal control
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What's New in SongBook+

6.6.3

October 25, 2026

********** IMPORTANT! If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.5.x)! Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription. (The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to July 1, 2021. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.) ********** Changes in version 6.6.3: - New “Add tag to filter” action for foot pedal and gesture control - New “Remove all tags from filter” action for foot pedal and gesture control - Improved toolbar button icon when multiple items are selected - Actions for switching status LEDs now also available in function buttons - Various minor bug fixes Changes in version 6.6.2: - Bug fix for formatting in ChordPro files (chorus, verse, ...) Changes in version 6.6.1: - Improved offline license verification - Further performance optimizations for external displays, automatic image quality, and an adjustable refresh rate of up to 30 FPS Changes in version 6.6.0: - Lyrics import with chords and syllable positions now also with proportional font - Mixer with balance controls for audio files - Mixer can restore original volumes of MIDI channels - Extended function button actions for keyboard control, MIDI Bank Select/Program Change, MIDI NRPN and links - MIDI Program Change values can be displayed as either 0-127 or 1-128 - Status LEDs in the toolbar, controllable via MIDI or foot pedal - SongBook to SongBook connection now also synchronizes tag filters and status LEDs - Tags with special functions for full-screen video and exceptions from numbering in playlists - Easier insertion of MIDI macros when recording actions during playback - External monitor display with adjustable quality and refresh rate - In scroll mode, the spacing between pages can be disabled - List view with icons for linked audio, MIDI and video files - New list view variants with large title, optionally with tempo or book - Song tempo and metronome tempo are shown together - Page turns optionally work even when the song preselection list is open - Actions in MIDI macros, function buttons and action lists can be sorted by drag and drop - Improved autocomplete for artist and genres - Wireless MIDI client can connect by device name instead of IP address - MIDI import with a choice between XF and ChordPro chords - Improved list printing function

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User reviews

Problem beim Blättern

Leider kann ich meine Texte nicht Seite für Seite blättern mit dem Pageturner blättern. Die Anzeige springt immer von Seite 1 direkt zu der letzten Seite. Ich verwende ein neues iPad und die neueste Version von SongBook +. Bei Thomann funktioniert die gleiche Funktion ohne Probleme. Ich hoffe sie helfen mir den Fehler zu finden und den richtigen Haken zu setzen?
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
H.Bert
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Ketron SD 40

On ne peut pas configurer l’adressage midi, sans une explication claire. Un tuto existe pour l’ Audra, mais pas pour le SD 40.
On ne peut pas vous joindre ?

Lizenz anfragen

Die App ist sehr gut konzipiert, hat auch viele gute Funktion, aus diesem Grund habe ich die auch gekauft. Was mich jetzt am meisten stört ist die ständige Überprüfung der Lizenz. Das heißt, jedes Mal wenn man die App startet überprüft der die Lizenz und wenn du kein Internet hast dann hast du Pech gehabt. Das wurde bei mir schon zur großen Probleme geführt. Ich war in einem Dorf tätig wo kein Internet gab und das was. Ich konnte die App nicht nutzen. Wenn die das nicht ändern, werde ich nach Alternativen suchen.
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Einfach nur mega und immer wieder Updates mit neuen Funktionen 💫

Liebe SongBook-Entwickler! Ja, die laufenden Gebühren für dieses Produkt sind gerechtfertigt, denn dadurch bleibt die Anwendung nie stehen und erfreut mich immer wieder, so dass ich bisher seit ca. 15 Jahren nie das Gefühl hatte, ich müsste mich nach etwas anderem umschauen. Und … nein … ich werde für diese Bewertung nicht bezahlt oder wurde dafür engagiert. Man kann auch einfach mal so eine Rückmeldung geben, die natürlich auch eine Motivation an das SongBook-Team sein soll, nicht nachzulassen. DANKESCHÖN 🙏
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Pure junk. Total turd.

A good app is intuitive from the start. This is not a good app. Can quickly tell the developer cares more about making money than making a useful app for musicians. You should be able to add a format a song within moments and without any tutorial. Not the case here.

I play in a cover band with a growing catalog of 100 plus tunes. Need an app to arrange set lists that have notes, chords, lyrics for many songs that’s easy for current and short notice substitute musicians to reference. This ain’t it. Can’t wait to see the goofball developers response. Shame on them for trying to take musicians money without even offering a decent product first. Total joke.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App freezes when switching to other apps on iPad Pro

Bug

Dropbox import hangs after a few songs

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Crashes during live performance (video playback)

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Full version won't open after purchase

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Last page of songs not accessible

Bug

Update forces repurchase of the app

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App resets to demo mode after update

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Issues with purchase restoration

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App crashes iPad 2 during songs

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Cannot share all content with another device

Bug

MIDI issues with specific devices (e.g., PA4x, Genos2, Roland VAccordion)

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App not showing in settings

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Importing from iCloud not working for some

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Cannot edit or change font size of songs

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Requested Features

14 requests

Fade out for MP3 files

Feature

Phone number for support

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Option to change background color

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Ability to copy playlists

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Sort criteria option on the left side

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Song scrolling without song option (for metronome)

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Improvement for iPad Pro stability when switching apps

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Better explanation for MIDI configuration

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ChordPro format import

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Dark mode option

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More intuitive UI for beginners

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Option to not open blank PDF pages

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Wireless/MIDI selection of songs on accordion

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Annotation feature

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FAQ

What does SongBook+ do?

SongBook+ is a digital songbook application designed for musicians. It allows you to manage your songs, including lyrics, sheet music, playbacks, MIDI files, and videos, making them easily accessible for performances. The app also offers extensive control over MIDI devices and playback features.

What are the key features of SongBook+?

Key features include managing songs with advanced search and sort options, viewing various file formats for lyrics and sheet music, playing audio and MIDI files, controlling MIDI devices, creating playlists, annotating documents, and using foot pedal control. It also supports karaoke videos and has a loop function.

How much does SongBook+ cost?

SongBook+ is free to download, but the basic version is limited to one book with 15 songs. You can unlock the full version, removing this restriction, through an in-app purchase. Sponsorship options are also available for ongoing support and updates.

What kind of files can I use with SongBook+?

You can view lyrics and sheet music in formats like PDF, TXT, PNG, JPG, TIF, and ChordPro. For playbacks, it supports MP3, WAV, AIFF, and M4A. Karaoke videos can be played in MOV, MP4, MPV, 3GP, and M4V formats. MIDI files are also supported.

Who is SongBook+ for?

This app is ideal for musicians who perform live and need a convenient way to organize and access their song library. It's particularly useful for those who use lyrics, sheet music, backing tracks, or MIDI controllers during their performances.