Song Library
Local song library with search, filters, sorting, favourites, and archive.
Your songs stay on device in a local database. Search, filter, and sort without an account. Starter libraries are capped at 100 songs, including songs imported from a .sbbl setlist; Basic unlocks an unlimited library. Tags unlock in Basic.
Offline-first by design — device sync is optional (Basic+) and never required to open your setlist on stage.
Imported PDF and image scores get an automatic Sheet tag. On the Songs tab, tap Tags then Sheet once to show only those songs — no setlist workaround. Tag filters start at Basic.
- Full-text search and filters
- Favourites and archive
- Works offline
- 23 interface languages
How do I show only my sheets in the song list? · Why does search show more songs than I expect?
Market comparison
| Aspect | SBB | OnSong | SBP | MS | BH | fScore | UG | iReal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Complete ChordPro workflow — import, edit, publish, perform, collaborate | iPad setlist and chord-sheet performance | ChordPro songbook — editing and display (Android, iOS, Windows) | Sheet-music / ChordPro library and performance (Android, iOS, Windows, macOS) | Band calendar, setlists, and gig logistics | PDF sheet music library and performance on iPad | Online tab catalog and play-along | Chord charts + backing tracks, jazz/standards |
| Offline-first | Yes — local database; sync optional | Strong offline on device | Yes, local library | Yes, local library | Offline with sync for band data | Yes — PDFs stored on device | Offline often limited without downloads/premium | Offline possible; playback-centric |
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.