# JustChords vs NextSong

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextSong at none against JustChords's 4. NextSong also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). JustChords's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JustChords sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NextSong asks for nothing beyond the download.

JustChords ships an update every 11 days, NextSong every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JustChords | NextSong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justchords/id1632968272/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **358** | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [get started s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632968274) | [Digital Solutions Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1111175274) |

## What reviewers say

### JustChords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justchords/id1632968272)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Chords! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rock On! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Thanks! | $17.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Support! | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely user-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎵 Comprehensive song library with easy import from online sources
- 💰 Completely free with no subscriptions or paywalls
- 🔄 Seamless cross-device sync via iCloud
- ✏️ Powerful editing and customization features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes during song import
- 🐛 Pinch zoom functionality stopped working
- 🐛 Songs disappear from library unexpectedly
- 🐛 App won't load songs in certain situations
- ⚠️ Multi-column view not working on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### NextSong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextsong-setlist-manager/id6785653153)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JustChords free?

JustChords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NextSong free?

NextSong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do JustChords or NextSong have ads?

Neither JustChords nor NextSong shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JustChords or NextSong?

JustChords ships an update every 11 days, and NextSong every 4 weeks. Most recently, JustChords was updated on November 7, 2026 and NextSong on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*