1. IdeaCapture the idea quickly with text, audio or video.
Write songs. Build your songbook. Perform live.
From first idea to stage-ready setlist. MusicBook Pro is an Apple-native workspace for lyrics, chords, drafts and live performance.
Built for songwriters
Offline-ready
No subscriptions
One-time unlock
Live performance
A stage-friendly songbook that stays out of the way
Performance prioritizes readable lyrics, chords above lines, clear section colors and deliberate stage controls. Choose the focused Lyrics view or keep the complete running order visible in Setlist View. Named breaks open their own timer, and warning-first Smart Next never advances a Song on the first command.
Setlists
Setlist View
Named breaks
Stage Cues
Performance Lock
Smart Next
Smart Coach
Pedal reminders
MIDI cues
Remote + Display
Tuner
Tempo
Sessions
Sessions show what actually happened.
Edit Rehearsal or Concert type, start and end time, review performed Songs and keep Concert reporting details explicitly user-confirmed.
From idea to stage - one simple workflow
2. DraftTranscribe creates reviewable Draft Lyrics and Estimated Chords.
3. SongWrite and shape the song in your personal songbook.
4. SetlistArrange Songs and named breaks, then review SmartSetlist suggestions.
5. Live PerformancePerform with readable lyrics, Setlist View and warning-first Smart Next.
SmartFunctions that keep you in control
Review-first help for writing and stage prepStart here
Get from idea to stage-ready performance in one clear journey
Use this app in three steps: capture your ideas, shape your drafts, then perform your setlist with confidence from the same song library.
Capture quickly
Record or type ideas in a lightweight flow on iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch, then keep your drafts separate from finished songs.
Refine in Drafts
Write lyrics and chords without mess. Keep notes organized, clean up structure, and finalize only when your song is ready.
Perform and reuse
Move songs into your setlist, review set context, and use Performance mode for readable lyrics/chords on stage or rehearsals.
Songwriting without clutter
Capture quick ideas, develop drafts, finish songs and keep performance notes in one musician-focused workspace.
Lyrics and chords made readable
Chords render above lyrics, sections are color-coded and notation settings support Standard, German, Latin and Nashville views.
Built for the stage
Setlists, Rehearsal Mode, Setlist Duration Planner, Stage Cues, Practice Tempo, foot pedal support and Performance Mode help you rehearse and play live.
Screens
See the workflow before you download
Songbook
Your songbook, writing room and stage folder
MusicBook Pro is built for original songs and user-entered song material you have the right to use. It does not scrape websites, bypass logins or download copyrighted lyrics for you.
IdeasQuick text, audio and video capture for riffs, lines and melodies.
DraftsDevelop lyrics and chords before moving a song into your main library.
SongsKeep readable song sheets with lyrics, chords, key, capo, tuning and notes.
ProjectsReference Songs, Drafts and Ideas across several workspaces with notes, type, manual order and Selected markers.
Why musicians use it
Made for songs that need to leave the notebook
MusicBook Pro is designed around practical musician outcomes: quick capture, faster setlist prep and reliable stage readability for real-world gigs.
Clear workflow boundaries
Separate Ideas, Drafts and Songs so unfinished thoughts never crowd your stage-ready set.
Result: you work faster with less manual cleanup before rehearsal.
Performance-first screen flow
Fullscreen mode, color-coded sections, manual page turns and live set context stay tuned for real use cases.
Result: readable lyrics and controlled progress even under stage pressure.
Built around creative control
Local-first defaults, optional sync, and no subscriptions or ad inventory keep the app focused on your work.
Result: you stay focused on writing, rehearsing and playing.
Cross-device flow
Capture on Watch, refine on iPhone, structure on Mac, and project to Apple TV for rehearsals and performance checks.
Result: one app rhythm from idea to stage.
MusicBook Pro 5.0
The complete path from first Idea to the stage.
Version 5.0 connects capture, writing, Projects, rehearsal, Setlists and Performance across Apple devices while keeping every save, Smart suggestion and stage transition under your control.
App Store languages
Localized for musicians around the world
MusicBook Pro supports localized app UI for 11 European Apple Intelligence/Foundation Models language families. iPhone, iPad and Mac follow the device language by default when supported, with an App Language setting where available. Apple TV follows the Apple TV language.
Transcribe language choices are separate and follow Apple Speech support on each device. Draft Lyrics and Estimated Chords are always review-needed.
English
Dansk
Deutsch
Español
Français
Italiano
Norsk Bokmål
Nederlands
Português
Svenska
Türkçe
Transcribe
Record your own ideas and create editable Draft Lyrics
Capture your own song idea with one complete Apple whole-file transcription. MusicBook Pro preserves the raw ordered result before optional conservative cleanup and coverage review. Voice First creates no Estimated Chords; Voice+Instrument may add them only when there is enough evidence.
- Prepare supported Apple Speech languages without deleting recordings
- Review uncertainty, raw text and coverage before continuing
- Private Retry Inbox for a failed recording you choose to retain
Import + Export
Bring in your material. Take clean local files out.
MusicBook Pro supports practical musician workflows without becoming a downloader. Import material you provide and have the right to use, review it first, then save it as editable Drafts, Songs, Ideas or backups.
Mac + Apple TV
Write on Mac. Perform on iPad. Show lyrics on Apple TV.
MusicBook Pro follows the way musicians work across Apple devices: capture a line on your wrist, refine it on iPhone, organize the full library on Mac and bring readable lyrics to rehearsals, teaching rooms or small stages with the free Apple TV companion app.
Apple Watch
Catch ideas before they disappear
Use Apple Watch and iPhone to capture lyric lines, melody thoughts and rehearsal notes wherever they arrive. Start with a quick audio idea on your wrist, then shape it later as an Idea, Draft or Song on iPad or Mac.
How it works
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Metronome
Haptic • 116 BPM
Optional on Mac
Collaborate with approved agents, on your terms
Agent Collaboration is separate from MusicBook Pro's built-in SmartFunctions. It stays off until you enable it, pairs through an authenticated MCP connection and makes only the permissions you choose available for the duration you set.
Your Mac stays authoritative.
The gateway stores no creative library and logs no raw content. Approved text and metadata necessarily pass through the gateway and your chosen provider only while access is active. If the Mac is offline, closed or disconnected, the library is unavailable.
Read the Agent Collaboration privacy details
Pricing
Free to start. One unlock. No subscription.
No ads. No subscriptions.
Your songs stay yours
MusicBook Pro is designed for your lyrics, chords, ideas and performances. It does not use ads, subscriptions or third-party tracking. Built-in Smart and audio features do not use third-party AI or audio APIs; optional Agent Collaboration is a separate, deliberate provider connection.
Privacy Policy
Read how MusicBook Pro handles local data, optional sync, Agent Collaboration and provider controls.
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About the app
Built by Music by Lars
MusicBook Pro is developed by Music by Lars.
I created this app because I could not find a good solution that did exactly what I needed as a songwriter and live performer.
MusicBook Pro is built for musicians who write original songs, keep a personal songbook for user-entered cover material, rehearse and perform live.
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FAQ
Good to know before you download
Is MusicBook Pro available now?
Yes. MusicBook Pro is available on the App Store from the buttons on this page.
Which languages does MusicBook Pro support?
MusicBook Pro supports localized app UI for English, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish and Turkish.
What is new in MusicBook Pro 5.0?
MusicBook Pro 5.0 connects the complete musician workflow with Projects 2.0, text, audio and video Ideas, private Sessions, Setlists with breaks, Setlist View, safer Performance controls, Recently Deleted, resilient private sync and a complete native Mac workspace.
Does Transcribe work in every app language?
Transcribe language choices follow Apple Speech support on your device. Draft Lyrics and Estimated Chords are review-needed and should not be treated as perfect transcription or perfect chord detection.
Is this a subscription?
No. MusicBook Pro is free to download with one optional Full Version unlock. Regional App Store pricing may vary.
Can I use MusicBook Pro offline?
Yes. Core workflows for writing, setlists, performance mode and library browsing work offline. Optional iCloud sync is disabled by default.
Can I use this for my own songs and legal cover material?
Yes. The app is built for your own songs and cover material you are responsible for legally using. We do not download protected lyric catalogs for you.
Does MusicBook Pro work on Mac and Apple TV?
Yes. MusicBook Pro supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Mac gives you more room to organize songs, drafts and setlists, while the free Apple TV companion is useful for big-screen lyrics.
How does iCloud sync work?
When enabled, iCloud sync uses your iCloud account for supported app data. Raw draft audio can stay local unless you intentionally include media in an explicit export flow.
Is this for cover-song downloading?
No. MusicBook Pro does not scrape, download or bypass protected lyric sites. You can add your own songs and any song material you have the right to use, including your own legally managed cover charts.
What are Sessions?
Sessions privately preserve Rehearsal or Concert history with editable start and end times, performed Songs and user-confirmed Concert reporting details.
Can I use Smart Setlist and Smart Next during live performance?
Smart Setlist gives a suggested local order from song metadata for your review. Smart Next follows your selected setlist flow and is designed to stay controlled and stage-safe.
Are Smart features sent to external AI services?
Built-in Smart features do not use third-party AI services. Optional Agent Collaboration is separate and sends only the text and metadata you permit to the provider you choose while access is enabled.
How does Agent Collaboration protect my library?
It is off by default on Mac. You choose separate permissions and a fixed duration. Agents can read only approved text and metadata and, when separately allowed, create new Ideas or Setlists. They cannot edit or delete existing items or access files, media, credentials or hidden data.
Does the Apple Watch app replace the iPhone app?
No. Apple Watch is a lightweight companion for quick audio ideas and haptic metronome support.
Can I export or back up my data?
Yes. MusicBook Pro can export validated backups for Songs, Drafts, Ideas, Projects, Setlists, Sessions, Stage Notes and settings. You control when and where to restore them.
Ready for your next song?
Write it, shape it, rehearse it and perform it from one musician workspace across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV.