Comparison

ChordLibre vs CACHE

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

Head to head
About

ChordLibre

Features
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Transform your performance with ChordLibre – the free, essential PDF chord and sheetmusic manager designed for musicians who value simplicity, speed, and reliability. - Import chord sheets directly from Files, Mail, or other apps - Automatic filename parsing extracts song title and artist- - Quick metadata editing ensures accurate organisation Smart Organisation - Browse by title, artist, or recently opened - Build unlimited setlists for gigs, rehearsals, and teaching - Group songs into sets within each setlist for flexible performance planning Performance Mode - Full-screen PDF viewing optimised for musicians - Swipe smoothly between songs in a setlist - Keep the screen awake during performance - Clean, distraction-free interface for focus on the music Built for Musicians, by a Musician - Lightning-fast search and filtering across your library - Duplicate detection prevents clutter - Switch between grid or list views to suit your workflow - Context menus provide quick access to common song actions Extras - Smart tips banner with useful hints for new users - Optional one-time tip jar (£0.99) to remove hints and support development - Native iOS interface that feels fast and intuitive - Share files between devices via standard iOS methods ChordLibre is designed to support solo performers, bands, and music teachers who rely on chord sheets and lead sheets. It eliminates the need for paper binders and avoids the complexity of cloud-dependent systems. With local storage only, your music remains private, secure, and accessible wherever you take your iPad or iPhone. Ideal for guitarists, pianists, ukulele players, and any musician who works with chord-based material. No subscriptions No accounts required No cloud lock-in Just your music, your way. Perfect for: - Guitarists and pianists building setlists for gigs - Ukulele players learning new songs - Teachers managing chord sheets for lessons - Bands rehearsing with organised digital charts ChordLibre combines intelligent organisation with performance-ready reliability, ensuring your chord sheets are always available when you need them.

About

CACHE

This app provides a dedicated sample browser for iOS music producers. It allows users to quickly browse, preview, and drag audio files directly into compatible DAWs and AUv3 hosts, streamlining music creation workflows.

Highlights
  • Browse sample folders and subfolders
  • Preview one-shots and loops
  • Detect sample key
  • Drag samples into compatible DAWs
  • Access local and cloud storage
  • Bookmark folders without copying samples
Features
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CACHE is a fast and simple sample browser for iPhone, iPad, and AUv3 hosts. It lets you open your own sample folders, browse collections instantly, preview audio files, detect sample key, and drag sounds straight into compatible apps and hosts. Built for producers who work across iOS and iPadOS, CACHE solves a problem that has been strangely overlooked for years: some DAWs and AUv3 hosts still don’t include a proper sample browser. Until now, that often meant digging through Files, switching between apps, and dragging samples in from outside your music workflow. CACHE puts that missing browser exactly where you need it. Use CACHE to: Browse your own sample folders and subfolders Preview one-shots and loops quickly Detect likely sample key for one-shots Drag samples directly into compatible DAWs, hosts, and apps Access collections from local storage, cloud locations, or external drives CACHE does not include any samples and does not make sound on its own beyond sample preview. You must supply your own sample folders. CACHE also does not copy or store your samples internally. It simply bookmarks and browses the folders you choose, so it won’t take up extra storage space with duplicate sample libraries. That makes it especially useful if your sounds live on external storage or outside the app itself.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ChordLibre at Free against CACHE's $2.99. CACHE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ChordLibre is free to download; CACHE costs $2.99 up front. ChordLibre sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CACHE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChordLibre ships an update every 2 months, CACHE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChordLibre versus CACHE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChordLibreCACHE
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.117 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperY McCabe-CostaLEWIS GARETH K LE VAL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChordLibre

One-time1
  • ChordLibre Support Tip$0.99
None

CACHE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChordLibre free?
ChordLibre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CACHE free?
CACHE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChordLibre or CACHE have ads?
Neither ChordLibre nor CACHE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChordLibre or CACHE?
ChordLibre ships an update every 2 months, and CACHE every 4 days. Most recently, ChordLibre was updated on October 6, 2026 and CACHE on October 8, 2026.

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