# unrealBook Mobile

> Portable PDF music chart reader for iPhone with set list and markup features. (iPhone/iPad app by Aron Nelson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unrealbook-mobile/id714881996 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aron Nelson](https://appshunter.io/developer/353420800)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 80 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: British English
- Released: 2013-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unrealbook-mobile/id714881996/reviews.md

## What is unrealBook Mobile?

A micro-sized unrealBook for your retina iPhone! 
Simple and portable! Carry your entire PDF library of charts with you to review on your iPhone.
If you use unrealBook and have an iPhone, you definitely want this! 

Review your PDF charts on your iPhone. Reads set lists, indexes and more from unrealBook. Tap, swipe and zoom your way around your charts. This is a small but capable PDF music reader. A perfect add-on to unrealBook for the iPad! 

Features:

View your music PDF files on your iPhone
Scrolling Set List view
Mark up your music with highlighter pens as well as regular pens
Beautiful display of music in landscape mode with motion (auto-turn with linked files - beta)
Supports display of unrealBook drawings
Browse unrealBook set lists, bookmarks and indexes!
Receive entire set lists and files from unrealBook via email or Airdrop
Supports Airturn pedals (BT-105 and PED) and similar products
Video out with rotation for display on a large monitor
Link a song from your iTunes library or audio file to a chart
Airdrop your PDF to other programs via iOS7/iOS8
Remote turn a connected iPad running unrealBook
Download files from Dropbox
Even more surprises!

More coming.... this is just the beginning. This is a simpler version of unrealBook for the iPhone - it is not the same app as unrealBook for the iPad in terms of features, but it has some killer features of its own!

Just like unrealBook for iPad, this app is made for you to add your own PDF files. It does not come with music PDFs.

## Key features

- View PDF music files on iPhone
- Scrolling Set List view
- Markup music with pens and highlighter
- Supports Airturn pedals
- Link audio files to charts
- Dropbox file download

## Chart rankings

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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unrealbook-mobile/id714881996/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Confusing

*2025-01-02*

I want my money back

### 1/5 — Für mich unsinnig

*2024-03-17*

Achtung: Diese App bietet keinen Zugriff auf eine bereits bestehende Songbibibliothek oder Song-Datenbank, sondern sortiert Dir lediglich deine eigenen Pdf-Dateien. Diese Dateien mußt Du Dir vorher einzeln zusammensuchen und importierst sie dann mit unrealBook. Das alles geht bei etlichen kostenlosen Apps sehr viel einfacher mit einem Zugriff auf bereits bestehende Songbibliotheken und incl. Transformation der Tonart. 6€ sind nun kein hoher Preis, aber für den geringen Nutzen der App und ein Konzept von vorgestern eben 6€ zuviel.

### 1/5 — Unintuitive

*2022-02-17*

So unintuitive. You want to create a set list and maybe import your pdf files. Not going to happen. This software is so confusing and unintuitive. Don’t waste your money.

### 2/5 — Not the same ...

*2017-08-11*

I wish it was the same app as tablet.  I wanna run the iPad app on iPhone 6/7 Plus.

**Developer response:** Yes. It is not the same. However it has a lot of features and it is converging more and more. The scrolling set list in unrealBook and many other features are actually from the iPhone version.

### 5/5 — One of the best apps available for a musician using an iPhone

*2016-03-17*

One reviewer states that he can't load new songs on the this app, causing it to crash. I've not found that at all. In fact, I was able to transfer an enormous library that I use routinely on an iPad using unrealBook directly into unrealBook Mobile using iTunes. I love this app, and I love the developer. I strongly recommend it to anyone who performs live and all their .pdf charts available at the touch of a button on their phone. *****

### 1/5 — Not what I expected.

*2015-11-16*

I have unreal book for Mac and for the iPad and I thought this would be the same, but it isn’t.

Not only that, it seem to be broken. When try to add a song to a set list it crashes. When I try add new set list it crashes.

What am I doing wrong.

### 2/5 — Please add the edit feature

*2015-03-17*

I have an iPhone 6 plus and I would love to have the same features as the iPad version. Please make that happen and this app is definitely a solid 5.

**Developer response:** Press and hold on the page and the annotations tools come up.

### 5/5 — Very good on iPhone 6+

*2014-12-18*

I use the iPad version too, and I don't expect this mobile version, for much smaller screen, to be able to do everything the 'big' version does.  The newest version, on iPhone 6+, is a surprisingly good, usable app for reading music on an iPhone.  Seems to have the essential needed features...

### 1/5 — Useless

*2014-12-07*

I have for iPad very happy with it. Works great. This mobile App is worthless. Don't buy it unless they come up with same functions as iPad app. Hope I get refund.

**Developer response:** The iPhone doesn't have enough room to have all of the features of the iPad unrealBook.

### 3/5 — Great but needs to add landscape view

*2014-02-17*

Would be perfect if you could actually read the music... 
Please add landscape view!
Thanks

## Frequently asked questions about unrealBook Mobile

### What is unrealBook Mobile?

unrealBook Mobile is a micro-sized PDF reader designed for iPhone, allowing you to carry and review your entire library of music charts. It's a portable companion to larger music software.

### Does unrealBook Mobile have ads?

No, unrealBook Mobile does not contain advertisements. It offers an uninterrupted user experience for musicians.

### How much does unrealBook Mobile cost?

unrealBook Mobile is a paid application, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What devices does unrealBook Mobile support?

unrealBook Mobile is designed for iPhone and also supports Apple Watch. It is optimized for a portable music experience.

### Can I mark up my sheet music with unrealBook Mobile?

Yes, you can mark up your music PDFs using highlighter pens and regular pens directly within the app. This feature aids in practice and performance preparation.

### Does unrealBook Mobile work offline?

The application allows you to view your PDF music files on your iPhone, implying offline access to your library once files are downloaded or synced. Specific connectivity requirements for features like Dropbox are not detailed.

### How often is unrealBook Mobile updated?

The latest version, 1.50, was released on August 15, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't stated, the developer indicates more features are coming.

### Does unrealBook Mobile come with music PDFs?

No, unrealBook Mobile does not include any pre-loaded music PDFs. Users are expected to add their own PDF files to the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.50 — 2025-08-15

Apple Pencil tools support, bug fixes.

### 1.49 — 2021-01-30

Fixed dropbox header being black incorrectly. Fixed X not being able to be clicked on metronome sheet.

### 1.48 — 2020-07-27

Fixes a problem with dark navigation bars.

### 1.46 — 2019-11-27

Fixes missing open in.../share command. Improved settings window. Bug Fixes.

### 1.45 — 2019-09-26

iOS13 Dark Mode. Bug Fixes. Verify Indexes command. Removal of pitch parameter in playback due to licensing restrictions in a library.

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## More apps by Aron Nelson

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All apps by Aron Nelson: https://appshunter.io/developer/353420800

## Related topics

[unrealbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/unrealbook)

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