# SongBook+ vs Simple Chords

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Chords at every 5 days against SongBook+'s every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Simple Chords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SongBook+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Chords every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SongBook+ | Simple Chords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbook-plus/id447755419/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **163** | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 67 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) | [MARLON MESTICA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750227249) |

## 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


### Simple Chords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-chords/id6503878947)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SongBook+ free?

SongBook+ 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 SongBook+ or Simple Chords have ads?

Neither SongBook+ nor Simple Chords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SongBook+ or Simple Chords?

SongBook+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Chords every 5 days. Most recently, SongBook+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Simple Chords on September 29, 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.*