ChordLibre
Y McCabe-Costa Music iPad
ChordLibre is a free Music app for iPad by Y McCabe-Costa. Requires iOS 18.1. Updated December 12, 2025.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 4 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Dec 12
- 2025 · v1.1.0
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About ChordLibre
Transform your performance with ChordLibre – the free, essential PDF chord and sheetmusic manager designed for musicians who value simplicity, speed, and reliability. - Import chord sheets directly from Files, Mail, or other apps - Automatic filename parsing extracts song title and artist- - Quick metadata editing ensures accurate organisation Smart Organisation - Browse by title, artist, or recently opened - Build unlimited setlists for gigs, rehearsals, and teaching - Group songs into sets within each setlist for flexible performance planning Performance Mode - Full-screen PDF viewing optimised for musicians - Swipe smoothly between songs in a setlist - Keep the screen awake during performance - Clean, distraction-free interface for focus on the music Built for Musicians, by a Musician - Lightning-fast search and filtering across your library - Duplicate detection prevents clutter - Switch between grid or list views to suit your workflow - Context menus provide quick access to common song actions Extras - Smart tips banner with useful hints for new users - Optional one-time tip jar (£0.99) to remove hints and support development - Native iOS interface that feels fast and intuitive - Share files between devices via standard iOS methods ChordLibre is designed to support solo performers, bands, and music teachers who rely on chord sheets and lead sheets. It eliminates the need for paper binders and avoids the complexity of cloud-dependent systems. With local storage only, your music remains private, secure, and accessible wherever you take your iPad or iPhone. Ideal for guitarists, pianists, ukulele players, and any musician who works with chord-based material. No subscriptions No accounts required No cloud lock-in Just your music, your way. Perfect for: - Guitarists and pianists building setlists for gigs - Ukulele players learning new songs - Teachers managing chord sheets for lessons - Bands rehearsing with organised digital charts ChordLibre combines intelligent organisation with performance-ready reliability, ensuring your chord sheets are always available when you need them.
What’s new
Version 1.1.0 · Updated December 12, 2025
What's New in 1.1.0 NEW: Native ChordLibre Chordsheets • Create, edit, and perform with native chordsheets • Instant transposition to any key with smart chord recognition • Beautiful performance viewer with adjustable text size • Share chordsheets via AirDrop, Files, or Messages • Full editing: add sections, lyrics, and multiple chords per line • Export setlists with all your songs included Your PDF library also remains fully supported.
App privacy
The developer, Y McCabe-Costa, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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