Comparison

Strofa vs Zimrahs

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

Head to head
About

Strofa

Features
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Strofa — the songbook for performing musicians. Built for the moment the count-in starts: your charts, your set, and the tools that keep the screen out of the way. FEATURES • ChordPro chord & lyric charts — transpose to any key instantly, capo-aware • Setlists you navigate hands-free with a foot pedal (AirTurn, MIDI, HID, Flic) • Auto-scroll that follows the song's length • Share your whole repertoire and setlists with your band, live • Backing tracks that transpose with you, without changing tempo • A built-in tuner and a sample-accurate metronome • Practice recordings, a MIDI backing band and stage control • Gig calendar, venues and contracts in one place • AI helpers — clean up messy imports, format charts and auto-tag your library • Strofa Display — put a screen at the venue so the crowd can send song requests and see what's playing and what you've played Strofa requires a subscription to use. Start with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Prices vary by region and are shown in the app before you subscribe. Made by a working musician in Norway. Privacy policy: https://strofa.no/privacy Terms of use: https://strofa.no/terms

About

Zimrahs

This app provides worship musicians with a digital songbook featuring lyrics and chords. It allows for instant key changes, displays chord diagrams, and offers organizational tools like setlists and favorites. The app functions offline, ensuring access to your music library during performances.

Highlights
  • Lyrics and chords displayed together
  • Instant key transposition
  • Chord diagrams (piano/guitar)
  • Setlist organization
  • Offline availability
  • Stage Mode for performance
Features
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Zimrahs is a focused songbook for worship musicians. Read lyrics and chords together, change the song key instantly, and switch between chord names, Nashville numbers, and Roman numerals. Tap any chord to see scalable piano and guitar diagrams. Save favorite songs, arrange a setlist, and use Stage Mode for a clean performance view. Zimrahs works offline, keeping your songs, favorites, and setlists available wherever you play. Features: • Lyrics and chords displayed together • Instant key transposition • Chords, Nashville Numbers, and Roman Numerals • Piano and guitar chord diagrams • Favorites and setlist organization • Full-screen Stage Mode • Offline availability The first release includes three reviewed public-domain hymn charts, with support for importing additional compatible song catalogs.

Screenshots

Strofa4 screens
Zimrahs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zimrahs at none against Strofa's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Strofa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Zimrahs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strofa ships an update every 4 days, Zimrahs every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Strofa versus Zimrahs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrofaZimrahs
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFRANK IVERSENExcelpha LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strofa

Subscriptions2
  • Strofa Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Strofa Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Zimrahs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strofa free?
Strofa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zimrahs free?
Zimrahs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strofa or Zimrahs have ads?
Neither Strofa nor Zimrahs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strofa or Zimrahs?
Strofa ships an update every 4 days, and Zimrahs every 2 days. Most recently, Strofa was updated on October 31, 2026 and Zimrahs on October 9, 2026.

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