User testimonials

JustChords has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from musicians around the world. Here are some testimonials collected from the App Store, user stories and the Discord community.

App Store reviews

JustChords maintains a 4.9 out of 5 rating on the App Store with nearly 200 reviews. Here are some highlights:

"Better than the rest"

"This is just perfect how it is. Works with the air turn pedal. Scrapes existing chord sites. Able to edit, hide chords, transpose… basically anything a professional bar/restaurant musician could ever need. And it's free. I downloaded. I donated. I use it at every gig. I can't remember the last time I ever made a voluntary donation without being prompted for one. I literally went looking for a way to pay something for this. Absolutely wonderful, better than the expensive subscription apps by far."

– Professional musician using JustChords at every gig

"Easier to use than OnSong"

"In many ways, this app is easier to use than OnSong. It appears to have many features... It looks like the app is well developed and frequently updated with new features. I look forward to seeing how things develop, and supporting this app in the future."

– User comparing JustChords to leading paid alternatives

"The best app for arranging and storing music"

"This is the best app for arranging and storing your music. I've tried them all, and this is the one that I keep coming back to. It has extensive customization and flexibility in arranging chord sheets, it stores pdf sheet music as well, and it works seamlessly across my Mac, iPad, and iPhone. It's great for piano and guitar, as well as folk instruments like banjo, fiddle, and mandolin because it supports tunes stored in ABC notation. The ChordPro support is also robust and it makes importing songs a breeze. The developers are extremely active, friendly, and open about the roadmap and beta testing. I have bought several of these types of programs before, and I here I am loving a free app more than any of them. I gladly donated to this app, and I probably will several times in the future."

– Multi-instrumentalist using JustChords across all devices

"Well thought out by a musician"

"This app is very well thought out and I'd even be willing to bet was made by a musician with the same past problems with apps as I had. The layout is superb. Its easy to use, easy to share, easy to change the roadmap, easy to save files, easy to upload files, and very customizable. I give it 5 stars... Absolutely brilliant! Please keep the improvements coming."

– Musician appreciating the thoughtful design

"Randomly found it — so glad I did!"

"I found this app randomly, and... I'm so glad I did! Not only it gathers all the features one would need to manage a songs library with all kinds of chords, lyrics, display and notes options, but it excels at its projection features like no other apps I've seen so far. Big thanks to its developer Marek Palka for his responsiveness to any user idea, and efficiency on the bugfixes. I highly recommend!"

– User praising the projection features and developer responsiveness

"Eine großartige Musiker-App" (German review)

"Nach diversen Apps, die Ähnliches anbieten (oder versprechen!), bin ich jetzt zu JC übergelaufen. Mich beeindrucken die vielfältigen Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten, die Einbeziehung von User-Wünschen und die Klarheit in der Bedienung. Vorbildlich!"

Translation: "After trying various similar apps, I've switched to JC. I'm impressed by the extensive configuration options, the inclusion of user requests and the clarity of operation. Exemplary!"

– German musician praising customization and user input

User stories

Real musicians share how they use JustChords in their daily practice and performances. You can read more detailed stories at: JustChords User Stories

Eduardo – AUv3 plugin in Spain

Eduardo from Spain uses JustChords as an AUv3 plugin while recording his covers, integrating it seamlessly into his DAW workflow.

Pavol – Lyrics projection in Slovakia

Pavol from Slovakia uses JustChords to project lyrics during church services, taking advantage of the powerful LyricsView projection feature.

Greg – MIDI control in Seattle

Greg from Seattle utilizes MIDI messages in JustChords to control drum machines, guitar players, bass players and synths—all managed by JustChords' MIDI engine for fully automated live performances.

Dave – Practicing guitar in Australia

Dave from Australia uses the app while practicing guitar and shares helpful tips with the community about getting the most out of JustChords for daily practice.

Marek – Worship and development

Marek, the app developer, uses JustChords himself for worship and live performance, ensuring that every feature is tested in real-world scenarios.

Discord and community feedback

The JustChords Discord community is vibrant and active, with users regularly sharing feedback, feature requests and praise for the responsive development team.

Common themes from Discord users include:

Appreciation for the **no-subscription model** and transparency
Excitement about **rapid feature development** and bug fixes
Gratitude for the team's **responsiveness** to user suggestions
Recognition that JustChords is built **by musicians, for musicians**

Join the conversation at: JustChords Discord server

Thank you

The JustChords team is deeply grateful for all the positive reviews, stories, feedback and support from the community. Your words keep the team motivated to continue improving and expanding JustChords for musicians everywhere.

If you love JustChords, please consider leaving a review on the App Store or sharing your story with the community!