Comparison

LearningTracks vs JustChords

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

Head to head
About

LearningTracks

Features
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LearningTracks is a very easy to use app that will help you in the process of learning and practicing vocal and instrumental pieces. Main functionality includes: - iCloud integration to have your tracks library on all your devices. - Access barbershoptags.com: Search for tags and import them into your library. - Categories: You can assign each song a category like tag, polecat and we will group the songs under them. - Favorites: Mark as Favorite your most sung songs for fast reachability. - Tagging: Tag your songs with labels to create your own categorizations. - Pencil annotations: You can annotate your sheet music using Apple Pencil on iPad or your finger on iPhone. - Learning tools: New tools that make your learning experience even better. - Songs metadata: Add a lot of metadata to your songs and audio tracks for a perfect library management. - Import files: Import your audio and sheet music files from Files.app and other apps. - Voice tuner: Know if you are singing in perfect pitch with the voice tuner. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

JustChords

Organize your song library with chord charts and lyrics. Create or import songs, sync across devices, and build setlists for live performances. Supports various music notations and audio playback.

Highlights
  • Chord chart and lyric editor
  • Import songs from online sources
  • iCloud device syncing
  • Setlist creation and sharing
  • AirPlay lyric projection
  • Audio player and recorder
  • Support for multiple music notations
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JustChords is your complete tool for cataloging chord charts and lyrics. Create charts from scratch, import them from files, or pull them from online sources — building a library that's always with you, synced across iPhone, iPad and Mac via iCloud. Use JustChords standalone or as an AUv3 plugin in your favorite DAW. FEATURES • Setlists, with sharing and collaboration • Song editor is based on ChordPro and supports chords & lyrics, note sheets (PDF), chord beats, guitar tabs and ABC notation • Change Key, Capo, Piano Transpose, Rewrite into key • Metronome & Tuner • Autoscroll • Guitar, ukulele and piano chord diagrams, including alternate tunings • Audio player & recorder. Attach your tracks from Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, URL or local file • Project lyrics or a dedicated stage display via AirPlay, with rich configuration options • Bluetooth / MIDI pedal support • Chord Beats — visualize chord duration right in your chords & lyrics, send chord notes over MIDI as they play, and trigger predefined MIDI messages on section changes • Tonic Pad — an ambient backing pad matched to your song's key • PlayTogether — keep your whole band in sync live, hands-free

Screenshots

LearningTracks4 screens
JustChords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JustChords at every 2 weeks against LearningTracks's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. LearningTracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and JustChords sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LearningTracks ships an update monthly, JustChords every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LearningTracks versus JustChords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearningTracksJustChords
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (348 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—348 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.417.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaps and SwipesMarek Palka

Bugs and requests

LearningTracks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

JustChords

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes when importing songs from online sources
  • Pinch zoom feature stopped working
  • Songs disappearing from library
  • App unable to load songs from library in certain conditions
  • Multi-column view not functioning on iPad
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  • PDF export inconsistently includes/excludes metadata
  • Control+S keyboard shortcut non-functional on iPad and desktop
  • Choppy scrolling between songs
  • Tagging system filters incorrectly (excludes songs with multiple tags)
  • Songs won't open when tapped (reported on iPhone 8 with iOS 16.7.4)
  • Sticky notes placement requires manual adjustment

Requested features

8 requests
  • Apple Pencil direct annotation with eraser capability
  • Standard tag filtering logic (show songs with selected tags)
  • Bluetooth pedal support for song navigation without touching device
  • Web-based editor for songs
  • Direct in-app sharing to other users
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  • Improved documentation and user manual
  • Smoother song-to-song scrolling transitions
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LearningTracks

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
7 purchases

JustChords

One-time7
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Nice Chords!$2.99
  • Buy me a pineapple$4.99
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  • Rock On!$6.99
  • Buy me a book$7.99
  • Big Thanks!$17.99
  • Legendary Support!$44.99

Questions

Is LearningTracks free?
LearningTracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JustChords free?
JustChords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LearningTracks or JustChords have ads?
Neither LearningTracks nor JustChords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LearningTracks or JustChords?
LearningTracks ships an update monthly, and JustChords every 2 weeks. Most recently, LearningTracks was updated on September 30, 2026 and JustChords on October 4, 2026.

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