SongScribe

SongScribe

Chords, Lyrics and Music Tools

1 ratings
1 review
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 15, 2026
  • April 12, 2026

Features

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This app helps musicians write, practice, and perform songs. It allows inline chord placement with lyrics, offers performance mode with auto-scroll, and includes tools like a tuner and metronome. It supports various instruments and import/export formats, with offline functionality.

Inline chord placement with lyrics
Performance mode with auto-scroll
Chord builder with voicings
Multi-take audio recorder
Chromatic tuner and metronome
Import/export various formats
Offline by default functionality
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What's New in SongScribe

2.0

April 12, 2026

Version 2.0 is a ground-up native rewrite of SongScribe. Every screen was rebuilt in Swift for iOS. Faster to open, smoother to scroll, and shaped around the way iPhone and iPad actually work. If you used SongScribe before, this is the version we always wanted to ship. WHAT'S NEW - Native Swift rewrite. Everything is faster and more responsive, especially the editor and performance mode. - Redesigned chord-on-lyric editor. Tap to enter chord mode. Drag chords to reposition. Tap any chord to hear it, edit it, or see the fingering. - Chord picker with reverse search. Play a shape and get the chord name back. - Multi-track recording. Stack up to four overdub layers on any song, control gain per layer, and bounce to a single mix. - Performance mode. Fullscreen, auto-scrolling, with auto-hiding controls and setlist navigation. - Five instruments: guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, with 25+ alternate tunings and correct chord diagrams for each. - Chromatic tuner built in, with instrument presets and noise suppression. - Harmony tool. See the diatonic chords for your song's key, Roman numerals and functions, and explore related keys. - Metronome with tap tempo, five click sounds, and time signatures up to 12/16. - Export to PDF (Lyric, Busker, or Musician layouts), ChordPro, ASCII, or plain text. Auto-fit to a single page. - iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad, opt-in and built on your existing Apple ID. - 16 visual themes, light and dark, with five font choices and three text sizes. - Setlists with drag-to-reorder and one-tap launch into performance. - Song notes, per-song capo and tuning, and automatic key detection from existing chords. PRICING Free to download. 10 songs and 5 recordings per song, forever. Lifetime upgrade is $19.95, one time, no subscription. A 7-day free trial is available. Thanks for using SongScribe. If something doesn't feel right, write to support@songscribe.io. A person reads every message.

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In-App Purchases

$19.95

SongScribe Lifetime

Unlimited songs & recordings. One payment.

User reviews

Amazing but…

Please add ability to delete folders because it’s driving me crazy. It only deletes songs in the folder.

Response from developer

Thanks for the review! I’m on it and should have the app update ready in a day or so.

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FAQ

What instruments does SongScribe support?

SongScribe supports chords designed for guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, and piano. The chord builder focuses on voicings and inversions relevant to these real instruments.

Can I use SongScribe offline?

Yes, SongScribe is offline by default. Your songs are stored locally on your device, and cloud backup is optional via services like iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

How does SongScribe help with live performance?

SongScribe features a Performance Mode with large text and auto-scroll for stage visibility. It also supports hands-free scrolling via MIDI or foot control, and offers a distraction-free fullscreen view.

What file formats can I import and export with SongScribe?

You can import ChordPro, text files, and PDFs. SongScribe allows exporting to PDF, ChordPro, plain text, and printable formats, offering flexible layouts for various uses.

Does SongScribe have ads?

No, SongScribe does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be free with no clutter, focusing solely on providing the necessary tools for musicians.

What are the practice tools available in SongScribe?

SongScribe includes a chromatic tuner and a metronome with tap tempo functionality. It also offers helpful music theory aids like the circle of fifths and harmony tools.

How often is SongScribe updated?

The latest version of SongScribe is 2.0, which was last updated on April 12, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

What is the age rating for SongScribe?

SongScribe has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for all ages, with no content restrictions.