ChordLibre.
Import, organise, and perform with your chord sheets. Fast, reliable, distraction-free. Built by people who actually gig.
Designed to be actually useful, on a gig.
Native .chordlibre format
Full chord notation. Import PDFs or native files from Files, Mail, or any app.
Built-in editor
Full-screen chord-sheet editor for creating and editing native files on the go.
Smart organisation
Browse by title, artist, or recent. Alphabetical sidebar. Unlimited setlists.
Transpose & capo
Intelligent transposition engine. Major, minor, and extended chords supported.
Performance Mode
Full-screen PDFs for maximum readability. Swipe between setlist songs.
Export & share
Export individual sheets or whole setlists. Share via .chordlibre and .chordlibresetlist.
Built for musicians
Fast search and filter. Duplicate detection. Grid and list views.
Thoughtful details
Helpful tips. Optional one-time tip jar (£0.99). No subscriptions.
Every kind of working musician.
Solo performers
Your set in your pocket, ready to swipe through.
Bands
Share setlists with the rest of the band via files.
Teachers
Lesson plans, transposable on the fly for each student.
Guitar & piano
Works for both. Chord notation is instrument-agnostic.
All instruments
Chord sheets aren't picky about who reads them.
Regular gigging
Fast load, no distractions, no buffering.
Complete privacy
All your chord sheets stay on your device. No cloud accounts required. Basic usage analytics only, never your songs or personal data.
Open source & free
Completely free to download and use. No subscriptions, no upsells. Apache 2.0 licensed. Optional tip jar at £0.99 if you'd like to help out.
Frequently asked.
What is the .chordlibre format?
An open JSON format for chord sheets, with full notation support. Easy to share, easy to back up, easy to read in any editor.
Can I create chord sheets in the app?
Yes. ChordLibre includes a built-in full-screen chord-sheet editor for creating and editing native files from anywhere.
How do I transpose songs?
Use the transposition controls in the song view. Works with major, minor, and extended chords. Capo-aware where it matters.
How do I share setlists with my band?
Export individual chord sheets as .chordlibre files, or entire setlists as .chordlibresetlist files, and share via any iOS sharing flow.
Does it work offline?
Yes. All your chord sheets are stored locally on the device. No connection required to load, transpose, or perform.
Do I need an account?
No accounts necessary. Download, open, start using.
Does it support setlists?
Yes. Create unlimited setlists, reorder freely, share with bandmates.
What about data collection?
Basic usage analytics only. We never upload your chord sheets or personal data.
Can I import any PDF format?
ChordLibre works with any PDF file you can hand it. Standard chord-sheet layouts work best, but anything that opens as a PDF will display.
How do I organise a large library?
Use the alphabetical sidebar, the search and filter, the setlists, and the grid/list views. Duplicate detection helps stop the library bloating.
The changelog, roughly.
The big upgrade
- Native ChordLibre format
- Built-in chord-sheet editor
- Transposition engine
- Export & import flows
- iOS share extension
- Multiple chord support
The initial release
- PDF import & organisation
- Setlist creation & management
- Performance mode, full-screen
- Smart filename parsing
- A–Z navigation sidebar
- Grid and list views
- Duplicate detection
- Native iOS sharing
Ready to organise your chord sheets?
Download ChordLibre and start building a digital music library that lives on your phone, in your pocket, on the next gig.