# Skoog vs OnSong 2026

The clearest difference is rating: OnSong 2026 at 4.5 against Skoog's 3.3. OnSong 2026 also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 8) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skoog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and OnSong 2026 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OnSong 2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnSong 2026 has 5.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Skoog's written reviews are positive against 28% of OnSong 2026's.

Skoog ships an update every 5 weeks, OnSong 2026 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skoog | OnSong 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skoog/id987500143/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onsong-2026/id1330350343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **28.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 101 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Playable Tech ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553060999) | [OnSong LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/502344941) |

## What reviewers say

### Skoog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skoog/id987500143)

This app connects to a unique musical instrument device, allowing users of all skill levels to create and explore music. It offers a range of instruments, scales, and adjustable sensitivity for expressive play.

**Highlights:** Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth, Select from various instruments, Explore musical scales, Adjustable sensitivity settings, Expressive music creation, Accessible for all abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Standard - Annual | $34.99 | per year |


### OnSong 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onsong-2026/id1330350343)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app helps musicians prepare, practice, and perform by managing chord charts, lyrics, and setlists. It offers features like importing songs from various sources, hands-free control, and advanced video output for live performances.

**Highlights:** Import and manage chord charts and lyrics, Create and organize setlists, Hands-free page turning and autoscrolling, Transpose, capo, and format charts, Real-time sharing with band members, Video output for lyrics and backgrounds, MIDI event automation and stage lighting control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Essentials (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for worship and performance
- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 💡 Helpful for organizing songs and sets
- 🚀 Convenient for carrying digital songbooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable, especially in newer versions
- 🔒 Subscription model is frustrating for long-time users
- 🔒 Removing access to older versions is unethical
- 🔒 Expensive subscription fees for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Songs and annotations randomly disappearing
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when importing/exporting songs
- Sync and sharing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Improved sync and backup capabilities
- More intuitive user interface
- Ability to transpose songs easily
- Better support for older devices and iOS versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skoog free?

Skoog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OnSong 2026 free?

OnSong 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Skoog or OnSong 2026?

OnSong 2026 is rated higher. Skoog averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while OnSong 2026 averages 4.5 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Skoog or OnSong 2026 have ads?

Neither Skoog nor OnSong 2026 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skoog or OnSong 2026?

Skoog ships an update every 5 weeks, and OnSong 2026 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Skoog was updated on November 1, 2026 and OnSong 2026 on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*