# SongBook+ vs Refugio 96

The clearest difference is rating: Refugio 96 at 5.0 against SongBook+'s 4.4. Refugio 96 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). SongBook+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 85 months) and ratings volume (162 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SongBook+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Refugio 96 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Refugio 96 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SongBook+ has 162 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SongBook+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Refugio 96 every 85 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SongBook+ | Refugio 96 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbook-plus/id447755419/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refugio-96/id1451991578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 85 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BauM-Software Matthias Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/447755422) | [Jorge Ferrufino Duran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474415582) |

## 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


### Refugio 96

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refugio-96/id1451991578)

This app broadcasts Christian music 24/7 without interruption. It aims to deliver a message of salvation through its continuous programming.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Christian music, Uninterrupted broadcast, Message of salvation, Radio streaming

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SongBook+ free?

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

### Is Refugio 96 free?

Refugio 96 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SongBook+ or Refugio 96?

Refugio 96 is rated higher. SongBook+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Refugio 96 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SongBook+ or Refugio 96 have ads?

Neither SongBook+ nor Refugio 96 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SongBook+ or Refugio 96?

SongBook+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Refugio 96 every 85 months. Most recently, SongBook+ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Refugio 96 on October 10, 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.*