Gig Master vs ChordLibre
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gig Master
Manage song lyrics for live performances. Organize your songs into a library and create setlists for gigs. Share setlists with bandmates and utilize a full-screen view for easy lyric recall during performances.
- Song library management
- Setlist creation
- Email setlists to band members
- Full-screen lyric view
- Adjustable font size
- Add song keys
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A basic app for managing song lyrics for gigs. Create a library of songs then create set lists for a gig. You can email these to other band members. During the gig - use the full-screen lyric view if you need to jog your memory. Nothing fancy, no mp3 files, no metronomes, no chords, no auto-scrolling. TIPS - You can close the library panel (the song/set list) with the 'cross' to make more space whilst editing in portrait mode. To bing it back swipe from the left side of the screen. Press the 'book' icon to keep it there. - You can add a Key to a song, this will be displayed in the title bar during performance mode. - When adding a song to a set, you can change the key for that occasion, this won't affect the songs normal key. - Use the slider in the performance mode to adjust the font size for that specific song during a gig. - Use the share icon to send songs and set lists to other band members.
ChordLibre
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Transform your performance with ChordLibre – the free, essential PDF chord and sheetmusic manager designed for musicians who value simplicity, speed, and reliability. - Import chord sheets directly from Files, Mail, or other apps - Automatic filename parsing extracts song title and artist- - Quick metadata editing ensures accurate organisation Smart Organisation - Browse by title, artist, or recently opened - Build unlimited setlists for gigs, rehearsals, and teaching - Group songs into sets within each setlist for flexible performance planning Performance Mode - Full-screen PDF viewing optimised for musicians - Swipe smoothly between songs in a setlist - Keep the screen awake during performance - Clean, distraction-free interface for focus on the music Built for Musicians, by a Musician - Lightning-fast search and filtering across your library - Duplicate detection prevents clutter - Switch between grid or list views to suit your workflow - Context menus provide quick access to common song actions Extras - Smart tips banner with useful hints for new users - Optional one-time tip jar (£0.99) to remove hints and support development - Native iOS interface that feels fast and intuitive - Share files between devices via standard iOS methods ChordLibre is designed to support solo performers, bands, and music teachers who rely on chord sheets and lead sheets. It eliminates the need for paper binders and avoids the complexity of cloud-dependent systems. With local storage only, your music remains private, secure, and accessible wherever you take your iPad or iPhone. Ideal for guitarists, pianists, ukulele players, and any musician who works with chord-based material. No subscriptions No accounts required No cloud lock-in Just your music, your way. Perfect for: - Guitarists and pianists building setlists for gigs - Ukulele players learning new songs - Teachers managing chord sheets for lessons - Bands rehearsing with organised digital charts ChordLibre combines intelligent organisation with performance-ready reliability, ensuring your chord sheets are always available when you need them.
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gig Master at none against ChordLibre's 1. Gig Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). ChordLibre's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ChordLibre sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gig Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gig Master ships an update every 38 months, ChordLibre every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gig Master | ChordLibre |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tom Cowland | Y McCabe-Costa |
In-app purchases
Gig Master
No in-app purchases
ChordLibre
- ChordLibre Support Tip$0.99









