Song Library
Local song library with search, filters, sorting, favourites, and archive.
Songbook Buddy vs SongBook Pro
SongBook Pro established ChordPro on Android. Songbook Buddy matches that editing/display focus and adds Windows, macOS, Linux, end-to-end encrypted band libraries, and live sessions from one codebase.
How Songbook Buddy compares
Conditional positioning against well-known apps. Choose another product when its focus matches your workflow; choose Songbook Buddy when you need the full ChordPro journey on your platforms.
| Aspect | SBB | SBP |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Complete ChordPro workflow — import, edit, publish, perform, collaborate | ChordPro songbook — editing and display (Android, iOS, Windows) |
| Platforms (typical) | Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux (one codebase) | Android, iOS, Windows |
| Offline-first | Yes — local database; sync optional | Yes, local library |
| ChordPro editor depth | Custom ChordPro parser, many directives, custom blocks | Established ChordPro editing across its platforms |
| Band sharing & end-to-end encryption | Band Mode + per-band key, roles, invites | Sharing varies by version/ecosystem |
| Live session leader/follower | Yes — scroll, playback, setlist, metronome sync | Not comparable as a core feature |
| Metronome / meter | Sample-accurate click; live sync; time signatures | Metronome varies by version |
| MIDI & footswitch control | MIDI & USB foot pedals; network MIDI on macOS | Foot-pedal support varies by device |
| Print / PDF | Print pipeline, PDF-oriented options | Print/export commonly available |
| Cloud sync | Optional encrypted sync (Basic+); WLAN for audio/sheets | Cloud varies by product |
| Localization | 23 interface languages + translated help + PDF manuals | Multilingual varies by version |
Competing products change continuously. This table describes typical positioning — choose another app when its focus matches your workflow; choose Songbook Buddy when you need the full ChordPro journey on your platforms.
Choose SongBook Pro if you only need Android and already know that workflow. Choose Songbook Buddy for the same ChordPro model across desktop and band sync.
Explore by Feature
ChordPro Editor
Write and edit songs in ChordPro with live preview, undo/redo, templates, and find/replace.
Chord Diagrams
Guitar, ukulele, and piano shapes with soundfont audio and jazz alteration parsing.
Switching tips
- Copy your ChordPro library folder — Songbook Buddy imports .pro, .cho, plain text, .gcp, and .cpm in bulk.
- Desktop builds on Windows, macOS, and Linux use the same UI as Android if you want a larger editor.