# SongBook+ vs PlatinumLink

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SongBook+ at 67% against PlatinumLink's 12%. SongBook+ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (163 vs 24). PlatinumLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SongBook+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PlatinumLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

SongBook+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SongBook+ has 163 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SongBook+'s written reviews are positive against 12% of PlatinumLink's.

SongBook+ ships an update every 6 weeks, PlatinumLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SongBook+ | PlatinumLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbook-plus/id447755419/reviews)** | [2.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platinumlink/id1325454162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 12.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BauM-Software Matthias Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/447755422) | [Vismay International Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325454161) |

## What reviewers say

### SongBook+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbook-plus/id447755419)

Manage your song library with lyrics, sheet music, and playbacks. This app offers extensive features for musicians, including MIDI control, audio playback, and video support, all accessible on stage. Unlock the full version via in-app purchase to remove song limits.

**Highlights:** Manage songs with search and sort, View lyrics and sheet music, Play audio and MIDI files, Control MIDI devices, Create playlists, Handwrite and annotate documents, Foot pedal control

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRONZE sponsor (monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| SILVER sponsor (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Full version (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| GOLD sponsor (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| BRONZE sponsor (yearly) | $11.49 | per year |
| Full version (yearly) | $20.49 | per year |
| SILVER sponsor (yearly) | $22.99 | per year |
| GOLD sponsor (yearly) | $45.99 | per year |
| Full version | $49.99 | one-time |
| Updates +5 years | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 👍 Excellent for managing music repertoire
- 👍 Reliable for live performances
- 👍 Seamless MIDI integration with keyboards
- 👍 Great for organizing lyrics and chords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Steep learning curve for some
- 😞 Expensive for some users
- 😞 Can be complex to set up
- 😞 Some users find the UI difficult to navigate
- 😞 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when switching to other apps on iPad Pro
- Dropbox import hangs after a few songs
- Crashes during live performance (video playback)
- Full version won't open after purchase
- Last page of songs not accessible

**Requested features**

- Fade out for MP3 files
- Phone number for support
- Option to change background color
- Ability to copy playlists
- Sort criteria option on the left side


### PlatinumLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platinumlink/id1325454162)

This app acts as a digital songlist and controller for compatible karaoke players. It allows users to search for songs, control playback functions, and view synchronized lyrics on their smartphone, enabling karaoke enjoyment without a TV.

**Highlights:** Digital songlist with intuitive search, Smartphone/tablet remote control, Synchronized lyric playback on smartphone, Control playback, volume, and effects, Search songs by country, genre, artist, and more, Connect via Wi-Fi directly or through a router

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SongBook+ free?

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

### Is PlatinumLink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SongBook+ or PlatinumLink?

SongBook+ is rated higher. SongBook+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while PlatinumLink averages 2.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do SongBook+ or PlatinumLink have ads?

Neither SongBook+ nor PlatinumLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SongBook+ or PlatinumLink?

SongBook+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and PlatinumLink monthly. Most recently, SongBook+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and PlatinumLink on November 3, 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.*