# SongBook+ vs iKlip Stage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SongBook+ at 67% against iKlip Stage's 9%. SongBook+ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months). iKlip Stage's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SongBook+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and iKlip Stage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SongBook+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 163 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SongBook+'s written reviews are positive against 9% of iKlip Stage's.

SongBook+ ships an update every 6 weeks, iKlip Stage every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SongBook+ | iKlip Stage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbook-plus/id447755419/reviews)** | [1.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iklip-stage/id891745624/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BauM-Software Matthias Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/447755422) | [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) |

## 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


### iKlip Stage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iklip-stage/id891745624)

This app helps musicians manage their music scores, lyrics, and tabs for live performances. Organize files into setlists and view them full-screen, with options for hands-free page turning via wireless accessories.

**Highlights:** Import music scores, lyrics, and tabs, Create and organize setlists, Full-screen score viewing, Hands-free page turning with accessories, Supports PDF, TXT, image, and RTF formats, Portrait and landscape modes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Set Lists | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Turns pages reliably
- 👍 Easy to connect to BlueBoard
- 👍 Works great for page flipping
- 👍 Does what it says
- 👍 Great display of PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Very basic and hard to use
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
- 👎 Bluetooth page turner not working
- 👎 Does virtually nothing else
- 👎 Expensive for limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth page turner not working
- Cannot get lyrics imported
- Page turning stops after 30 seconds
- File button not working
- Lists become unreadable

**Requested features**

- Add editing functions to PDFs
- Add notes/markup within the app
- Improve Files button navigation
- Allow import of multiple files at once
- Improve user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SongBook+ free?

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

### Is iKlip Stage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SongBook+ or iKlip Stage?

SongBook+ is rated higher. SongBook+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while iKlip Stage averages 1.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do SongBook+ or iKlip Stage have ads?

Neither SongBook+ nor iKlip Stage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SongBook+ or iKlip Stage?

SongBook+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and iKlip Stage every 16 months. Most recently, SongBook+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and iKlip Stage on October 24, 2026.

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