Best Simple Songwriter Apps

236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to simple songwriter or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 236+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Simple Songwriter Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Simple Songwriter LESimple Songwriter LEFree3.7★ (33)NoNoOct 2026
2Song-Writer Lite: Write LyricsSong-Writer Lite: Write LyricsFree2.9★ (78)NoNoOct 2026
3Songwriter: Pocket StudioSongwriter: Pocket StudioFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
4Song-Writer: Write Note LyricsSong-Writer: Write Note Lyrics$4.993.2★ (50)NoNoOct 2026
5Songwriter - Build a CatalogSongwriter - Build a Catalog$9.99—NoNoNov 2026
6Song Writer With Rhymes FinderSong Writer With Rhymes FinderFree5.0★ (2)—NoOct 2026
7Demo: Songwriting StudioDemo: Songwriting StudioFree4.6★ (6K)YesYesNov 2026
8Frank Brown Songwriters FestFrank Brown Songwriters FestFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Simple Songwriter

Simple Songwriter LE#1

Simple Songwriter LE by Christian Inkster

Song Writing Assistant
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
3.7😐(33 ratings)
Free
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This app helps musicians of all levels generate song ideas quickly and easily. It provides chord suggestions that sound good together and allows you to record your ideas for later practice. Transpose your songs to any key instantly and explore common chord progressions.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface for beginners
  • 🎵 Effective chord progression tool for songwriting
  • 🎹 Good quality sampled piano sounds
  • 📱 Convenient portable songwriting tool
  • ⚡ Quick and easy to use for brainstorming
  • 🎯 Great for learning music theory basics
  • 🔄 Ability to record chord progressions
  • 💡 Helpful for developing songwriting skills
  • 🎨 Nice graphics and visual design
  • 🎪 Fun to experiment with different chord combinations

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive premium version at $4.99
  • 🚫 Limited chord options in free version
  • 🔐 No save functionality (major issue)
  • ⚠️ Confusing interface for some users
  • 🎸 No guitar version available
  • 🔊 No volume control for chords vs vocals
  • 📊 No staff notation or sheet music display
  • 🎼 Missing minor keys in free version
  • ❌ Cannot export recordings as audio files
  • 🎹 Limited to 3 keys in free version
  • 🐛 Crashes on startup for some users
  • ⏱️ Slow chord response for faster songs
  • 🎤 Not suitable for melody/vocal recording
  • 🎚️ Bluetooth audio plays unexpectedly
  • 📝 Misleading app description (songwriter vs song maker)
Song-Writer Lite: Write Lyrics#2

Song-Writer Lite: Write Lyrics by App Holdings

Record melody ideas on the go
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
2.9😐(78 ratings)
Free
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Capture song ideas instantly by recording melodies and writing lyrics with chord support. Organize your songwriting process with features like a chord picker, tablature, and rhyme suggestions. Secure your work with optional passcode lock and backup options.

What We Love

  • ✍️ Intuitive song writing and organization
  • 🎵 Recording capability for sections and full songs
  • 🎸 Chord library and chord insertion features
  • 📁 Folder organization for songs
  • 🔒 Password protection with passcode lock
  • 📝 Lyric section organization (verse, chorus, etc.)
  • 🎼 Rhyming dictionary and thesaurus
  • ⚡ Simple and straightforward interface
  • 🆓 Free version available
  • 🎨 Customization options (fonts, sizes, night mode)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 💾 Data loss and song deletion issues
  • 🚫 5-song limit in free version
  • 💰 Expensive premium version ($4.99-£5)
  • 📱 Poor iPad/tablet optimization
  • ⚠️ Not updated for newer iOS versions
  • 🔗 Broken Dropbox integration
  • 🎤 Microphone quality degradation
  • 📤 Chord display issues (shows %5B%5D instead of brackets)
  • 🔄 No sync between devices
  • ❌ No cloud backup functionality
  • ⚙️ Chord input not displaying properly
  • 🎚️ Tuning set to full step down by default
  • 📺 iPad UI looks like phone version
Songwriter: Pocket Studio#3

Songwriter: Pocket Studio by JONATHAN JAMES FANN

Quickly record & compose songs
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Organize lyrics and recordings for your songs in one place. Record multiple takes, import audio, and utilize multi-track sessions with effects. Export your final mix as audio or a video with an animated waveform.

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FAQ about Simple Songwriter

What are the best simple songwriter apps for iPhone?
Simple Songwriter LE tops our simple songwriter apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 33 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top simple songwriter apps we rank are free to download, including Simple Songwriter LE and Song-Writer Lite: Write Lyrics.
Simple Songwriter LE has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 236+ simple songwriter apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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