Comparison

SingTribe vs Smart Songbook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SingTribe

Features
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SingTribe – your chord songbook, ready for every campfire gathering SingTribe is a simple yet powerful app for anyone who loves singing with friends. Save your songs with chords, create your own themed songbooks, and share them in seconds. Whether you’re in the mountains, at camp, or just playing guitar in the backyard, SingTribe keeps the music flowing. What SingTribe offers: – Store your songs with chords in a clear and organized format – Create custom songbook lists for any mood or occasion – Share instantly and effortlessly with friends – Enjoy a clean, easy-to-read interface while playing Music brings people together. With SingTribe, group singing becomes easier and more fun than ever. Users may only upload content they own the rights to or have permission to use.

About

Smart Songbook

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Smart Songbook is the ultimate companion for guitarists and ukulele players. Whether you're jamming at home, rehearsing with a band, or performing on stage β€” everything you need is in one app. Song Library Add a song in moments: write it, paste text from anywhere (chords above the lyrics are converted for you) or import a file. The editor offers chords from the song's key, you drag a chord exactly where it belongs, and the preview sits right beside the text. Chord Diagrams Tap any chord in a song to see its fingering β€” for both guitar and ukulele. Switch between international (A, B, C) and Czech/German (A, H, C) notation with one tap. Smart Transposition Transpose any song to a different key instantly. Set a capo and see the adjusted chords in real time. Playlists Organize songs into playlists for gigs, setlists, practice sessions, or any occasion. Drag and drop to reorder. Built-in Metronome Stay in time with the built-in metronome. Set your BPM manually or use tap tempo for quick adjustment. PDF Export Export any song as a beautifully formatted PDF β€” perfect for printing or sharing with bandmates. Cloud Sync Create an account and sync your entire library across all your devices. Your songs are always with you. Community Library Browse songs and playlists shared by other players in the Explore tab and save them to your songbook. Publish your own to share them with everyone β€” and report or block anything inappropriate. Presentation Mode Full-screen, distraction-free view optimized for live performance. Smart auto-scroll matches the length of the YouTube video. Setlist Live Mode walks you through an entire playlist without interruption. Turn pages with a pedal or keyboard without touching the screen. Play together Lead a live session: others join with a code, a QR code or a link and see on their own device the song, key and capo you have open right now. Perfect for a band, a rehearsal or a singalong around the campfire. Customization Adjust font size, choose your preferred chord notation, and configure the app to match your workflow. Tuner and chord follow Tune your guitar or ukulele right in the app, alternate tunings included. While you play, the app listens and keeps your place in the song (beta, free for everyone). Smart Songbook Pro Pro unlocks AI without the monthly limit, the full Coach (weekly plans, statistics, practice from a playlist), alternate tunings and presentation themes. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription (the yearly one with 7 days free), or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel them in your store account settings. Download Smart Songbook today and take your music to the next level! Terms of Use: https://smartsongbook.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://smartsongbook.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

SingTribe4 screens
Smart Songbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SingTribe at none against Smart Songbook's 3. Smart Songbook's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Songbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SingTribe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SingTribe ships an update monthly, Smart Songbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SingTribe versus Smart Songbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingTribeSmart Songbook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVlastimil SteflMARTIN VANA

In-app purchases

None

SingTribe

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart Songbook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is SingTribe free?
SingTribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Songbook free?
Smart Songbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SingTribe or Smart Songbook have ads?
Neither SingTribe nor Smart Songbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SingTribe or Smart Songbook?
SingTribe ships an update monthly, and Smart Songbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, SingTribe was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smart Songbook on October 31, 2026.

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