Getting Started with JustChords

Welcome to the JustChords wiki – we're really happy you're here! If you are reading this, you are not only interested in the app itself, but also in helping to build a shared knowledge base around it. This wiki is meant to be a collaborative space where users document tips, workflows, and best practices together.

Please feel encouraged to:

Improve and extend this page.
Add screenshots, examples, and clarifications.
Create new pages for topics that are missing.

Together we can turn this wiki into a practical handbook for everyone using JustChords.

Installing JustChords

There are two main ways to install JustChords on your devices:

via the official App Store
via TestFlight (beta version)

You can choose whichever fits your needs best. The beta usually contains newer features, while the App Store version is the stable release.

Option 1: Install from the App Store

Open the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision device.
In the search bar, type: JustChords.
Look for the app named JustChords by Marek Palka.
Tap or click Get (or the download icon) to install the app.
Once installed, open JustChords from your home screen or Applications folder and follow the initial setup.

You can also find a direct App Store link on the main website:

Go to https://www.justchords.app in your browser.
Follow the App Store link or button provided there.
Install the app as described above.

Option 2: Join the TestFlight beta

If you want early access to new features and are happy to use a beta version, you can join the TestFlight program.

Make sure the Apple TestFlight app is installed on your device (from the App Store).
Open this link on your device:

 https://testflight.apple.com/join/90RDHjjR

TestFlight will show an invitation to join the JustChords beta.
Tap Accept (or Install) to add the beta version of JustChords.
Once installed, open JustChords as usual. Your data is kept on your device and in iCloud, so joining the beta does not erase your existing songs or setlists.

If you later want to switch back to the stable App Store version, simply install the App Store version again. Your data remains available as long as it is stored locally and/or synced via iCloud.

Next steps

After installing JustChords, you might want to:

Create your first song and try adding chords and lyrics.
Import a song from a chord website or from a file.
Build a small setlist for a rehearsal or service.

If you discover useful workflows on the way, please come back to this page and add your findings – your experience will help other musicians get started faster.