Songbookly: Songbook & Setlist
Songbookly is a digital songbook and setlist manager for musicians, designed to organize lyrics and chords across iOS devices.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Musicians need a reliable, hands-free way to manage performance materials during live sets without the friction of manual account management or data loss.
For Musicians and performers who need a digital tool to manage lyrics, chords, and setlists for practice or live shows.
Key features
Backs up songbooks and setlists to iCloud for cross-device access without requiring a separate account sign-in.
Locks advanced tools including autoscroll, chord transposition, metronome, and external device control behind a subscription.
Organizes lyrics and links to external streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music in a single interface.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model gates professional-grade performance tools behind a subscription while keeping basic repertoire management free.
Velocity
Steady developmentShow more...
Who built it?
Havard Tryman
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for Songbookly: Songbook & Setlist
How's the Music market?
Songbookly is currently expanding its international footprint, with new chart entries in 18 markets including Ireland (#42 Grossing) and Taiwan (#69 Grossing). The app's ability to maintain these positions will determine if it can challenge established repertoire managers in the Music category.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
By Ghostdust
Both apps target gigging musicians and performers who require digital setlist and repertoire management, competing directly for the same professional and hobbyist user base.
- SongSheet Pro offers external display support for live projection, a feature currently absent in Songbookly.
- SongSheet Pro utilizes a ChordPro-native editing workflow, while Songbookly focuses on standard repertoire management.
- SongSheet Pro includes remote control functionality for live performances, which Songbookly does not provide.
SongbookPro - Digital SongbookContender
All Set: The Setlist AppContender
Lyrics: LiveContender
Set Genie – Setlist HelperContender
Julia LyricsContender
Songbook SimpleContender
SongBook ChordproContender
SongBook+Contender
Unlock the head-to-head verdict: where this rival wins, and where it loses.
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Key takeaways for Songbookly: Songbook & Setlist
Where is it heading?
Songbookly is currently in a growth phase, leveraging its low-friction iCloud setup to capture international market share. The PM should focus on converting these new users by demonstrating the value of Pro features during live performance scenarios.
- Recent international chart entries indicate growing brand awareness, which will likely increase the top-of-funnel conversion potential in the coming quarter.
The SWOT
- iCloud integration removes account-creation friction
- Centralized repertoire management increases daily usage
- Localized pricing in high-ARPU markets
Next best moves
A/B test a limited-time trial for Pro features because the current gate restricts essential live-performance tools → increase conversion rate.
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of an account-based login is a retention risk…
Read the full takeSince the last report: Songbookly pivoted to a freemium pricing model, gating essential performance tools behind a subscription while simultaneously expanding its international market presence.
Bottom line
Songbookly's iCloud-first approach reduces user friction, but the current Pro-tier gate restricts the performance tools essential for the target audience. The PM should prioritize expanding free-tier utility to grow the user base before tightening the conversion path.
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Is Songbookly suitable for live performances?
Does Songbookly require an account to use?
What is the difference between the free and Pro versions?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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