SheetMuse vs Chit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SheetMuse
This music practice app offers synced chords, guitar tabs, lyrics, and native sheet music. It allows musicians to mute or solo instruments, transpose tracks, and build setlists for performances. It's designed as a dedicated practice tool, not a generic PDF viewer.
- Synced chords, tabs, and lyrics
- Native, moving sheet music
- Instrument stem muting and soloing
- Speed and pitch transposition
- Band sync for rehearsals
- Setlist creation for gigs
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SheetMuse is the practice app for musicians: synced chords, guitar tabs, lyrics, native sheet music, and stems — one app. Not a PDF viewer with ads. SHEET MUSIC Engraved Sheet Music moves with the playhead. Native notation for practice — the flagship SheetMuse view. CHORDS, TABS & LYRICS Chord banner and karaoke lyrics stay locked to the track. Guitar Tab on the beat grid. Fretboard chord diagrams for every change. STEMS & TRANSPOSE Mute or solo vocals, guitar, piano, drums, bass. Slow down, speed up, and transpose without losing lock. BAND SYNC & SETLISTS Rehearse together on the same Wi‑Fi. Build setlists for gigs and lessons. THE REAL SHEETMUSE Seller: Step-In CTO / sheetmuse.app. Search SheetMuse — this is the practice app, not a third-party PDF score viewer. Privacy Policy: https://sheetmuse.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
Chit
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Ditch the messy binders and chaotic PDFs. Ch-it is a digital chord vault and performance workspace designed from the ground up for gigging musicians, worship bands, and bedroom players who require a reliable stage experience. Built with a cinematic dark-mode aesthetic, Ch-it keeps your eyes on the music and reduces screen glare in low-light environments. Whether you are building a setlist for a weekend gig or practicing a new arrangement, your entire repertoire is exactly where you need it. THE VAULT Your personal, highly organized library. Import your existing PDF charts, and Ch-it’s engine will extract the chords and lyrics directly into your Vault. Build custom Jamlists for different gigs, bands, or practice sessions. THE WORKSPACE Step onto the stage with confidence. The Ch-it Workspace features a smooth, customizable auto-scroll so you never have to take your hands off your instrument to flip a page. SMART CHORD DETECTION Get real-time feedback while you play. Using your device's microphone, Ch-it actively listens to your session and detects the chords you are playing in real-time to help you stay locked in to the arrangement. SEAMLESS SHARING Share your custom .chit files and entire Jamlists directly with your bandmates via text, email, or your preferred messaging app. When they tap the file, it opens instantly in their own Vault, ready for rehearsal. FEATURES AT A GLANCE: PDF Extraction: Import charts and extract lyrics and chords. Auto-Scrolling: Hands-free playback tailored to your specific tempo. Live Microphone Detection: Real-time chord tracking as you play. Jamlists: Build, organize, and share custom setlists. Dark Stage UI: A high-contrast interface designed specifically for live performance lighting. Start building your Vault today. Upgrade to Ch-it Premium for unlimited song storage, advanced Jamlist sharing, and the complete suite of stage tools. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
SheetMuse and Chit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. SheetMuse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Chit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SheetMuse | Chit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Step-In CTO Pty Ltd | Emmanuel George |
In-app purchases
SheetMuse
- SheetMuse Pro Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- SheetMuse Pro Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Chit
- Chit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Chit Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year









