SongBook+ vs Singa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SongBook+
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.
- 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
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SongBook+ is the digital songbook for musicians who want their repertoire firmly under control, especially live on stage. Lyrics and sheet music are on screen instead of in a binder, each song keeps its own backing track, and with a MIDI-capable keyboard, SongBook+ recalls the matching registration as you open the song. No changing settings by hand, no searching between songs. SongBook+ works with your own material: lyrics, sheet music, backing tracks, videos, and MIDI files in common formats such as PDF, ChordPro, and MP3. No songs, lyrics, sheet music, backing tracks, or other files are included. Import your files via the Files app, Finder, Wi-Fi, or “Open in”, guided by an illustrated online manual. For solo performers with a keyboard, singers with backing tracks, cover bands, hobby musicians, and anyone with a large repertoire. For practice, rehearsals, lessons, the studio, and the stage. On iPad, iPhone, and Mac, on the App Store since 2011, continuously expanded with new features and updated for new iOS versions and devices. Use up to 15 of your own songs for free and set them up for your next gig. When your repertoire grows, unlock the full version in the app, either as a subscription or as a purchase with five years of updates. After those five years, your installed version keeps working; newer versions require a new purchase. The sponsoring subscriptions in the list of in-app purchases are a voluntary way to support development, not needed for the full version. To try out the features, load sample songs directly in the app. Keyboard and MIDI, matched to every song: • Recall keyboard registrations when you open a song • Send MIDI commands when opening, starting, stopping, or closing a song • Trigger MIDI commands with assignable buttons in the document • Play MIDI files through external sound modules • MIDI monitor, macros, routing, and THRU On stage, without searching: • Find any song in seconds, even on the fly: search, filters, tags, sorting • As many playlists as you like, for example one setlist per gig • Live playlist: add songs for the next set during a break, played songs can disappear automatically • Preselect the next song while the current one plays • Turn full pages or scroll smoothly, also automatically • Control SongBook+ by foot pedal or MIDI, your hands stay on the instrument • Night mode with inverted colors for dark stages • Visual and/or audible metronome • Portrait or landscape orientation Backing tracks, click, and video, every track where it belongs: • Play MP3, WAV, AIFF, and M4A • Up to 5 stereo audio files in sync • Mixer with volume, EQ for audio files, global and per song • Click and backing track on separate outputs (external hardware required) • Global balance, pan, channel assignment to external outputs • Loop audio, MIDI, and video files • Play jingles • Fade out songs: audio, video, and MIDI • Play your own karaoke videos directly on the iPad • External monitor or projector, rotatable image, also for song videos With the band, everyone on the same song: • Connect multiple iPads wirelessly and open songs in sync • Sync the live playlist with your band's devices, everyone sees the same set • Only the song number is sent, so each musician keeps their own view and notes • Separate books, for example one per band or project Prepare and practice, set up once, open anytime: • Display PDF, TXT, images, LRC, and ChordPro • Scan lyrics and sheet music to PDF with the camera • Import lyrics from MIDI and MP3 files • Add notes, chords, symbols, highlights, and handwriting • Record the song position with your finger and play it back karaoke-style After the gig: • Music log for reporting to ASCAP, BMI, PRS, and others • Back up, restore, export, and share data See how other musicians use SongBook+ with their keyboards and sound modules in the customer videos on songbookplus.com. Terms of Use (EULA) and Privacy Policy: https://www.songbookplus.com/privacy-terms-conditions
Singa
Transform your device into a karaoke machine with a vast library of high-quality songs. Sing solo, with friends, or find local venues. Enjoy studio-quality tracks, curated playlists, and features like transposition and guide vocals.
- Huge karaoke song library
- Sing on the big screen with AirPlay
- Original artist recordings
- Themed and curated singlists
- Adjustable pitch and guide vocals
- Find local karaoke venues
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SINGA KARAOKE APP – MORE SONGS, BETTER QUALITY Singa takes your karaoke to the next level. If you've ever wanted to sing along to your favorite songs exactly like they were recorded by the artists, Singa is the karaoke app for you. With Singa, you gain access to a huge library of high-quality karaoke songs, featuring an always growing selection of artist original recordings. Try singing along to them – you'll recognise original recordings from the purple seal. You can sing solo, make it a party with friends or find the nearest Singa-powered karaoke venue and hit the stage. Give it a spin for free, and sing without limits with Singa Premium – free 30 day trial included! NEW: SING ON THE BIG SCREEN WITH AIRPLAY Connect to your device to a smart TV with AirPlay, navigate the song library with your device and enjoy the crisp and clear singing experience. FEATURES - Big screen karaoke: Connect your device to a TV with Airplay or use the Singa Apple TV app to take your karaoke to the next level at home. - Full karaoke song catalogue available to all users: Frequently updated library of high-quality karaoke songs from timeless classics to the latest hits. New tracks are added daily. - Original recordings: Studio-quality tracks direct from the original artists, making the Singa karaoke experience unmatched. You’ll recognise the artist originals by the purple Original tag in the app. - Hundreds of themed singlists curated by Singa karaoke professionals: Find the right songs for special occasions, get inspired by moods, sing through the essential tracks from legendary artists and tear it up along to period classics ranging from 1960s to the most recent releases. - High-definition background videos: Crisp backgrounds and karaoke lyrics on screens of any size. - Transposition: Adjust the song’s pitch to suit your vocal range. - Guide vocals: Sing along with your favourite artists or sing your way through an unfamiliar song. - My Library: Save your favourite songs and singlists into your library for faster and easier access; or make your own custom singlists. - Singa-powered karaoke venues: Find the nearest karaoke venue using the Singa mobile app, request a song, and hit the stage. Singa karaoke app takes you from boredom to karaoke stardom. Whether you’re a pro or just starting out your karaoke journey, you’ll feel at home with Singa. You can visit our website at https://singa.com/. Follow us on Facebook @singamusic Follow us on Instagram @singakaraoke SINGA PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION – FREE 30 DAY TRIAL INCLUDED Singa Premium is an auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription that lets you sing karaoke as much as your heart desires. Free 30 day trial is available to new subscribers only. The free trial will auto-renew into a paying subscription at the end of the trial period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial period ends. Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account. You can cancel a subscription anytime by turning off the auto-renewal through your Apple ID account settings. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of a subscription period to avoid being charged. For complete terms and conditions, please visit https://singa.com/terms-of-use. For privacy statement, please visit https://singa.com/privacy-policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Singa at every 2 weeks against SongBook+'s every 6 weeks. SongBook+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. SongBook+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Singa sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SongBook+ against 4.3 for Singa. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 163 and 380 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of SongBook+'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Singa's.
SongBook+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Singa every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | SongBook+ | Singa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (163 ratings) — better | 4.3 (380 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews — better | 56.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 163 | 380 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 161 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | BauM-Software Matthias Bauer | Singa Oy |
Customer experience
SongBook+
Singa
User reviews
SongBook+
From 163 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 👍 Excellent for managing music repertoire
- 👍 Reliable for live performances
- 👍 Seamless MIDI integration with keyboards
- 👍 Great for organizing lyrics and chords
Room to improve
- 😞 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
Singa
From 380 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎤 Great karaoke experience
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎶 Wide song selection
- 🔑 Pitch control feature
- 🔊 Good audio quality
Room to improve
- 🔍 Limited song selection
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔊 Poor audio quality
Bugs and requests
SongBook+
Reported bugs
14 issues- 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
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- Update forces repurchase of the app
- App resets to demo mode after update
- Issues with purchase restoration
- App crashes iPad 2 during songs
- Cannot share all content with another device
- MIDI issues with specific devices (e.g., PA4x, Genos2, Roland VAccordion)
- App not showing in settings
- Importing from iCloud not working for some
- Cannot edit or change font size of songs
Requested features
14 requests- 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
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- Song scrolling without song option (for metronome)
- Improvement for iPad Pro stability when switching apps
- Better explanation for MIDI configuration
- ChordPro format import
- Dark mode option
- More intuitive UI for beginners
- Option to not open blank PDF pages
- Wireless/MIDI selection of songs on accordion
- Annotation feature
Singa
Reported bugs
4 issues- Microphone issues and inability to hear own voice
- Subscription charges even after cancellation
- Frequent network failures and app crashes
- Incompatibility with some devices and platforms
Requested features
5 requests- Add more popular and recent songs
- Improve song search and filtering
- Allow users to add songs from their own playlists
- Implement shared queue across devices
- Add real-time voice feedback and recording
In-app purchases
SongBook+
- BRONZE sponsor (monthly)$0.991 Month
- SILVER sponsor (monthly)$1.991 Month
- Full version (monthly)$1.991 Month
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- GOLD sponsor (monthly)$3.991 Month
- BRONZE sponsor (yearly)$11.491 Year
- Full version (yearly)$20.491 Year
- SILVER sponsor (yearly)$22.991 Year
- GOLD sponsor (yearly)$45.991 Year
- Full version$49.99
- Updates +5 years$49.99
Singa
- Singa Premium$9.991 Month
- Singa Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Premium: yearly subscription$89.991 Year
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- Premium: yearly subscription1 Month trial$89.991 Year
- One Week Pass$5.99









