Songs - The App For Musicians

Songs - The App For Musicians

Chord Charts & Sheet Music Pro

107 ratings
66 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 16, 2021
  • June 17, 2026
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Manage your song catalog with a powerful chord sheet editor. Transform text into transposable chord sheets, explore chord voicings, and transpose songs with audio backing tracks. Compose with ease using chord generation tools and a circle of fifths.

βœ“Chord sheet editor with auto-scroll
βœ“Transposable chord charts with diagrams
βœ“Virtual fretboard with customizable tuning
βœ“Audio backing tracks with speed adjustment
βœ“Chord matrix and auto-generation
βœ“Circle of fifths for progressions
βœ“Import ChordPro and other formats
βœ“PDF import and annotation
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What's New in Songs

15.4

June 17, 2026

NEW: Assign dates to sets via a pop-up calendar: Perform a long tap on the set and select "Name & Date Set" from the pop-up menu. NEW: Search for songs that use a specific MIDI command: Select 'MIDI' in the 'Search By' library menu and then enter a MIDI command or its label into the search field. IMPROVED: Quick-Select, language localizations and re-ordering of sets (alphabetical or random order).

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In-App Purchases

$24.99

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User reviews

Absolutely rubbish since iOS 26

I thought the few small problems I initially found in the app would be rectified by the recent update but since then I have found the app completely unusable. Not only do core functions no longer work (e.g. song search bar or the bottom arrow to show the panel) but on more than one occasion songs have been completely overwritten by another song either imported or edited. In other words the database becomes corrupted and the app is 100% untrustworthy. I will not be using it and have already moved to a more secure alternative. Best avoided!
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Good but drains battery

This app has a great feature set and although quirky in places is easy enough to use. However on both my phone and iPad, both running iOS 26, my battery life has been completely crippled due to the app draining the battery in the background even when I’ve disabled background tasks in settings. Hopefully this will be fixed soon as it’s become almost unusable to me as a consequence.
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Songs continues to get better and better

I have been using Songs (named Song One previously) for over 2 years now and it has become my go to App for building, managing and using my guitar music catalogue. I use it for writing, sharing and performing my music. I use the app across my iPhone, iPad and MacBook Pro. The developer is super responsive and continuously invests in updates and improvements to the app. Color me a very satisfied customer.
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Managing My Charts

This app has become my go-to library of my guitar charts. I can also include PDFs of lead sheets and other documents necessary for performances. I appreciate the sequencing capabilities to easily match any arrangement.

Song One

Perfect for writing out my original songs. I can quickly write out the lyrics and chords, then send to other band members.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

Core functions not working (song search, panel arrow)

Bug

Songs overwritten by import/edit

Bug

Database corruption

Bug

App hangs (spinning beach ball)

Bug

MP3 upload not supported

Bug

Issues importing from Ultimate Guitar

Bug

iPad keyboard always displays

Bug

Auto-scroll jumps to next song

Bug

Chords adjust to wrong position

Bug

App disagreements on chord voicing

Bug

PDFs listed incorrectly after import

Bug

Not syncing properly between iPhone and Mac

Bug

Can't cut & paste without color change

Bug

Can't run at the same time as Logic Pro

Bug

Photos not working in trial version

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Requested Features

15 requests

Ability to see numbers instead of chords

Feature

Record voice/instrument or import voice notes

Feature

Improve iPad keyboard compatibility

Feature

Add dark mode toggle

Feature

Select multiple songs for set lists

Feature

Ability to record to song sections

Feature

More intuitive UI and tooltips

Feature

Option to hide chord fingering charts

Feature

Click on chord to show fingering

Feature

Capo to change whole chart

Feature

Tutorials for writing songs and placing chords

Feature

Syncing issues across devices

Feature

Ability to import Word Docs

Feature

Save notes next to chords

Feature

Number system instead of chords

Feature

FAQ

What does the Songs app do?

This app helps musicians manage their song catalogs by providing a powerful chord sheet editor. It allows you to transform plain text into transposable chord sheets with professionally formatted symbols and diagrams. You can also use it to compose music, transpose songs with audio backing tracks, and prepare for live performances.

What are the key features for musicians?

Key features include a best-in-class chord sheet editor with auto-scroll, the ability to transform text into transposable chord sheets with diagrams, and a virtual fretboard for exploring chord voicings. It also offers adaptive audio engine for backing tracks, chord generation tools, a circle of fifths, and import capabilities for various formats including ChordPro and PDFs.

How much does the Songs app cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access core functionalities for free, with optional purchases available for advanced features or content.

What devices is the Songs app compatible with?

The app provides complete access to your song catalog across all of your macOS and iOS devices. It features automatic synchronization via iCloud, ensuring your music is always up-to-date on every device you use.

How can I use this app for live performances?

For live performances, the app offers 'smart scroll' chord charts with auto-scroll and page flip capabilities. You can play back multitracks, create custom setlists, and share songs with bandmates via AirDrop. It also supports Bluetooth page turners and MIDI foot pedals for seamless control during your set.