# VerseVIEW Songbook

> Christian song lyrics collection in Indian languages with search and presentation features. (iPhone/iPad app by VerseVIEW.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verseview-songbook/id608786575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VerseVIEW](https://appshunter.io/developer/557462478)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 316 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verseview-songbook/id608786575/reviews.md

## What is VerseVIEW Songbook?

VerseVIEW Songbook is a simple and easy to use application containing a collection of Christian song lyrics in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Kannada language spoken in India. Song lyrics can be searched, browsed and bookmarked easily. This application replaces printed songbook and users benefits from readily having the lyrics. 

 Choir members can bookmark and easily access the lyrics during church choir service thus avoiding printing the lyrics each time. 

Features
- Loaded with over 4700 Malayalam, 1000 Hindi, 750 Tamil, 500 Telugu and a collection of Bengali and Kannada Christian Song Lyrics
- Most of the Malayalam lyrics with English transliteration
- Tags for Malayalam songs to quickly access during different situations
- Feature to show lyrics in slide format for quick presentation with screen mirroring
- Over 500 commom Malayalam songs with chord progression
- Key transpose feature with help for Piano and Guitar tabs
- Song list sorted alphabetically
- Search lyrics by title, lyrics, author
- Bookmark lyrics for quick access 
- Set font size for easy readability
- No Ads and no personal logins needed

## Key features

- Extensive song lyric collection
- Multiple Indian languages
- Search by title, lyrics, author
- Bookmark favorite lyrics
- Slide format for presentation
- Chord progressions and key transpose
- Adjustable font size

## What do users think of VerseVIEW Songbook?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and clean interface
- 🎵 Comprehensive collection of Christian songs in multiple languages
- 🎸 Guitar and piano chords included for musicians
- 🔍 Fast and reliable search functionality
- ⚡ Quick app loading and responsive performance
- 🎼 Transposition options for different keys
- 📱 Convenient portable songbook alternative
- ✨ Well-organized and intuitive layout
- 🔄 Continuous updates and improvements
- 💰 Free to use application
- 🙏 Valuable resource for church worship services

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bookmarks lost after updates without backup
- 🌙 Night mode has white header/footer sections
- 📱 No landscape orientation support
- 🔤 Inconsistent spelling conventions for song searches
- ⚙️ Some older songs missing chord progressions
- 🔍 Search function occasionally unreliable
- 📄 No print/AirPrint support
- 🌐 No built-in translation to English

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bookmarks disappear after app updates
- White blank page when opening songs from favorites on iPad
- Night mode not fully dark (white header/footer)
- Search function not working properly
- App crashes in certain scenarios
- Scrolling returns to top automatically after viewing stanzas
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Most requested features**

- Built-in translate option for non-Malayalam speakers
- Backup system with email recovery option
- Landscape orientation mode
- Community/blog for song and chord contributions
- Bass guitar chords for older songs
- YouTube video links for all languages
- Alphabetical sorting for favorites/schedules
- Scroll bar for easier navigation within songs
- AirPrint support for printing lyrics
- Verse of the day notifications
- More new Malayalam Christian songs
- Hindi section expansion

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verseview-songbook/id608786575/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good app

*2026-07-15, version 12.3.0*

Really good  app

### 5/5 — Very Good App for Malayalam

*2026-07-01, version 12.1.0*

This particular app is very good and useful for all those who wish to use Malayalam song bank. Very well designed..

### 5/5 — Very useful app

*2026-06-05, version 12.1.0*

I am using this app for longtime and it’s very interesting and useful

### 5/5 — J Philip

*2026-05-19, version 12.1.0*

Very nice useful app

### 4/5 — Good app

*2026-05-17, version 12.1.0*

Has lots and lots of Christian songs and most of them have chords

### 5/5 — Best Christian Indian song book.

*2026-04-10, version 12.1.0*

Good Job and May God bless you abundantly for the efforts you have put into this project.

### 5/5 — Translate

*2026-03-14*

Suggestion. Maybe add a built in translate option ?

### 5/5 — VerseVIEWSongbook

*2026-03-09, version 12.1.0*

Very lovely spiritual songs, to enlighten heart and spirit

### 1/5 — No backups and after updates all bookmarks are lost

*2026-03-01, version 12.1.0*

In the new update all my previous bookmarks were lost. Now there’s a backup option and I don’t know where it’s been backed up. If back up to an email is not possible please don’t bring any updates that will lose all the saved songs.

### 4/5 — good app

*2026-02-22*

very good app. I find all songs here. only one problem. someone added additional lines to many songs which are not there in original. there are also mistakes. but there is no option to send corrections

## Frequently asked questions about VerseVIEW Songbook

### What is VerseVIEW Songbook?

VerseVIEW Songbook is an application that provides a comprehensive collection of Christian song lyrics in several Indian languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Kannada. It allows users to search, browse, bookmark, and even present lyrics easily, serving as a digital replacement for printed songbooks.

### What are the key features of VerseVIEW Songbook?

Key features include a large database of song lyrics, English transliteration for Malayalam songs, tagging for quick access, a slide format for presentations with screen mirroring, chord progressions with key transposition for piano and guitar, and the ability to search by title, lyrics, or author. Users can also bookmark lyrics and adjust font sizes for readability.

### Is VerseVIEW Songbook free to use?

Yes, VerseVIEW Songbook is completely free to use. It does not contain any advertisements, nor does it require personal logins, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted user experience.

### What languages are supported by VerseVIEW Songbook?

The app supports Christian song lyrics in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Kannada. Many Malayalam lyrics also come with English transliteration for broader accessibility.

### How can VerseVIEW Songbook be used for church services?

Choir members can bookmark lyrics for quick access during services, eliminating the need for printed copies. The slide format feature allows lyrics to be presented on a screen, which can be mirrored to a larger display, making it convenient for congregational singing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12.3.0 — 2026-07-04

New Database for song lyrics and chords
Option to view multiple languages at the same time 
Chords in number system
Backup bookmarks locally and share with others
Rearrange the bookmarks and schedule.

### 12.1.0 — 2026-01-21

Updated database and UI
Fixed bugs

### 12.0.1 — 2024-07-08

Updated the songs database and bug fixes.

### 11.6.0 — 2022-12-28

Updated song lyrics and chords database
Improved user experience and bug fixes

### 11.5.0 — 2022-06-09

- Updated song database and chords
- Chords with Tempo and Time Signature
- Features to schedule and bookmark

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All apps by VerseVIEW: https://appshunter.io/developer/557462478

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