# Electrorchestra vs PocketSongbook

The clearest difference is price: PocketSongbook at Free against Electrorchestra's $11.99. PocketSongbook also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months). Electrorchestra's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

PocketSongbook is free to download; Electrorchestra costs $11.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Electrorchestra against 5.0 for PocketSongbook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrorchestra has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Electrorchestra ships an update every 16 months, PocketSongbook weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Electrorchestra | PocketSongbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrorchestra/id6443446919/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketsongbook/id6803856891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) | [Marco Passerai](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803856893) |

## What reviewers say

### Electrorchestra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrorchestra/id6443446919)

This virtual string machine emulates classic 1970s keyboards, offering multiple string registers, a bass section, and classic effects like vibrato, chorus, and phaser. It's designed for use within AUv3 compatible hosts on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Classic string machine emulation, 3 string registers + bass, Attack-release envelope generator, Vibrato effect, Chorus/flanger effect, 4-stage phaser effect, AUv3 compatible

**In-app purchases:** none


### PocketSongbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketsongbook/id6803856891)

Easily write and organize chord charts for songs. Transpose music, manage setlists for performances, and customize your view for clarity. Works offline and prioritizes user privacy with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Fast chord chart entry, Customizable song sections, Organized setlists, Offline functionality, Transpose songs, Import/export JSON and PDF, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Electrorchestra free?

Electrorchestra costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PocketSongbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Electrorchestra or PocketSongbook?

Electrorchestra and PocketSongbook are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Electrorchestra or PocketSongbook have ads?

Neither Electrorchestra nor PocketSongbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Electrorchestra or PocketSongbook?

Electrorchestra ships an update every 16 months, and PocketSongbook weekly. Most recently, Electrorchestra was updated on September 28, 2026 and PocketSongbook on October 5, 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.*