ChordLibre
Create, manage, and perform with your chord sheets
Import, organise, and perform with your chord sheets. Fast, reliable, distraction-free.
Create, manage, and perform with your chord sheets
Import, organise, and perform with your chord sheets. Fast, reliable, distraction-free.
Powerful features designed specifically for musicians who need quick access to their chord sheets during performance
Create and edit chord sheets in native .chordlibre format with full chord notation support. Import PDFs or native files from Files, Mail, or any app.
Full-screen editor for creating and editing native chordsheets. Structure songs with sections and lines. Add lyrics and space-separated chords.
Browse by title, artist, or recent. Alphabetical sidebar for quick navigation. Create unlimited setlists and organise songs into sets for performances.
Intelligent chord transposition engine. Change keys instantly. Set capo position and see transposed chords. Works with major, minor, and extended chords.
Full-screen PDFs for maximum readability. Swipe between setlist songs. Screen stays awake during performance. Clean, distraction-free interface.
Export individual chordsheets or entire setlists. Share with band members via .chordlibre and .chordlibresetlist files. System-wide import from any app with share extension.
Fast search and filter across your library. Duplicate detection prevents clutter. Switch between grid and list views. Contextual menus for quick actions.
Tips banner with helpful guidance. Optional one-time tip jar (£0.99) to remove tips and support development. Native iOS feel throughout.
Quickly access your repertoire during gigs and practice sessions
Share setlists and keep everyone on the same page
Organise lesson materials and student repertoire
Ideal for chord sheets, lead sheets, and tablature
Works with any PDF chord or lead sheet format
Quick setlist creation for different venues and events
All your chord sheets stay on your device. No cloud accounts required. No personal content uploaded to servers. Basic usage analytics only—never your songs or personal data.
Completely free to download and use. No subscriptions, no recurring fees. Released under Apache 2.0 license with full source code available. Optional tip jar (£0.99) to support continued development and remove helper tips.
ChordLibre uses an open JSON format for storing chordsheets with sections, lyrics, and chord notation. You can create, edit, and share .chordlibre files using the iOS app or our free web editor.
Yes! ChordLibre includes a built-in chordsheet editor. Create songs from scratch with sections and lines, add chords and lyrics, and transpose to any key.
Use the transposition controls to change the key of any native chordsheet. The intelligent engine handles major, minor, slash chords, and chord extensions automatically.
Export individual chordsheets (.chordlibre) or entire setlists (.chordlibresetlist) and share via standard iOS sharing. Recipients can import directly into their ChordLibre app.
Yes—all your chord sheets are stored locally on your device. No internet connection required for viewing or managing your library.
No accounts necessary. Simply download the app and start importing your chord sheets immediately.
Yes—create unlimited setlists and organise songs into sets. Perfect for structuring your performances and keeping your repertoire organised.
We collect basic usage analytics to improve the app, but never upload your chord sheets or personal content. Your music stays private on your device.
ChordLibre works with any PDF file, making it perfect for chord sheets, lead sheets, tablature, and sheet music from any source.
Use the alphabetical sidebar, search and filter functions, and create custom setlists. Duplicate detection helps keep your library clean and organised.