Comparison

JustChords vs Simple Chords

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JustChords

Organize your song library with chord charts and lyrics. Create or import songs, sync across devices, and build setlists for live performances. Supports various music notations and audio playback.

Highlights
  • Chord chart and lyric editor
  • Import songs from online sources
  • iCloud device syncing
  • Setlist creation and sharing
  • AirPlay lyric projection
  • Audio player and recorder
  • Support for multiple music notations
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JustChords is your complete tool for cataloging chord charts and lyrics. Create charts from scratch, import them from files, or pull them from online sources — building a library that's always with you, synced across iPhone, iPad and Mac via iCloud. Use JustChords standalone or as an AUv3 plugin in your favorite DAW. FEATURES • Setlists, with sharing and collaboration • Song editor is based on ChordPro and supports chords & lyrics, note sheets (PDF), chord beats, guitar tabs and ABC notation • Change Key, Capo, Piano Transpose, Rewrite into key • Metronome & Tuner • Autoscroll • Guitar, ukulele and piano chord diagrams, including alternate tunings • Audio player & recorder. Attach your tracks from Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, URL or local file • Project lyrics or a dedicated stage display via AirPlay, with rich configuration options • Bluetooth / MIDI pedal support • Chord Beats — visualize chord duration right in your chords & lyrics, send chord notes over MIDI as they play, and trigger predefined MIDI messages on section changes • Tonic Pad — an ambient backing pad matched to your song's key • PlayTogether — keep your whole band in sync live, hands-free

About

Simple Chords

Features
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Simple Chords is an easy-to-use song and chord editor designed for musicians, singers, and songwriters. Whether you are practicing, performing, or composing, this app provides the essential tools to manage your song sheets and enhance your music experience. Key Features: Song Library: Keep all your custom song sheets organized and accessible in one portable place. Multi-Column View: Optimize your screen layout to see more of your song sheet at once. (Optimized for iPad and larger screens). Auto-Scroll: Play hands-free without dropping a single beat during practice or live sets. Instant Transposition: Seamlessly shift keys. Font Size & Custom Layouts: Adjust text sizes and spacing for perfect readability on stage or in the studio. Flexible Display Modes: Toggle easily between "Lyrics with Chords" or a clean "Lyrics Only" view. Whether you are performing live, jamming with friends, or writing your next song, Simple Chords keeps your music organized. Download Simple Chords today! Terms and Conditions (EULA): https://www.simplechords.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.simplechords.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

JustChords4 screens
Simple Chords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Chords at every 5 days against JustChords's every 2 weeks. Simple Chords also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JustChords sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Chords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JustChords ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Chords every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JustChords versus Simple Chords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustChordsSimple Chords
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (348 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings348 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarek PalkaMARLON MESTICA

Bugs and requests

JustChords

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes when importing songs from online sources
  • Pinch zoom feature stopped working
  • Songs disappearing from library
  • App unable to load songs from library in certain conditions
  • Multi-column view not functioning on iPad
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  • PDF export inconsistently includes/excludes metadata
  • Control+S keyboard shortcut non-functional on iPad and desktop
  • Choppy scrolling between songs
  • Tagging system filters incorrectly (excludes songs with multiple tags)
  • Songs won't open when tapped (reported on iPhone 8 with iOS 16.7.4)
  • Sticky notes placement requires manual adjustment

Requested features

8 requests
  • Apple Pencil direct annotation with eraser capability
  • Standard tag filtering logic (show songs with selected tags)
  • Bluetooth pedal support for song navigation without touching device
  • Web-based editor for songs
  • Direct in-app sharing to other users
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  • Improved documentation and user manual
  • Smoother song-to-song scrolling transitions
  • Dark mode option

Simple Chords

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

JustChords

One-time7
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Nice Chords!$2.99
  • Buy me a pineapple$4.99
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  • Rock On!$6.99
  • Buy me a book$7.99
  • Big Thanks!$17.99
  • Legendary Support!$44.99
1 purchases

Simple Chords

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is JustChords free?
JustChords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Chords free?
Simple Chords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JustChords or Simple Chords have ads?
Neither JustChords nor Simple Chords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JustChords or Simple Chords?
JustChords ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Chords every 5 days. Most recently, JustChords was updated on October 18, 2026 and Simple Chords on September 29, 2026.

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