Simple Songwriter2.3
Publisher Description
Past Apple Staff Favorite
Beginners to advanced musicians can use this app to leave thinking behind and bring the fun back into creating music.
All the chords given sound great together and most pop/rock songs will use a combination of these chords.
The touchscreen gives you the perfect environment to quickly and easily generate song ideas. When you have a great song idea, record it for later practice on your chosen instrument. List view allows you to browse your songs chords, while the song key section can transpose your idea to any key instantly
Use Simple Songwriter when you want to:
Easily and quickly generate song ideas
Record song ideas for later playback
Find Chords that sound great together
Help identify the key of a song
Instantly change the key of a song
Easily examine the chord progressions used by your favourite songs
Version History Fixed to work on iOS 11 2.3 11/08/2017 iPhone 5 support
iOS 6 fixes. 2.2 12/10/2012 -iOS 5 fixes 2.1.1 12/13/2011 -BugFix: Should now load and change key 2x faster
-UI Changes 2.1 01/23/2011 Hi everybody, thanks for all the feedback. Remember if you like SSW please review/rate it!
-Chord Numbers are back as a toggle setting.
-Audio Interruption bugfix
Version 2.0.1:
-iPod touch Fix
Version 2.0:
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0.2 07/13/2010 Hi Everybody, I know this update has been a long time coming but I hope you all really enjoy it.
- Emergency Bug fix for iPod Touch users!
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0.1 06/22/2010 NOTE: UPDATE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IPOD TOUCH!!!! FIX COMING IN A FEW DAYS. Apologies!
Hi Everybody, I know this update has been a long time coming but I hope you all really enjoy it.
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0 06/18/2010 - Audio/Vocal Track support!
- Much better BPM control
- Ability to clear recorded chords/audio 1.1 08/19/2009 Playback will continue when device goes to sleep 1.0.3 05/28/2009 1.0.2 05/11/2009 1.01 04/26/2009 1.0 04/06/2009
About Simple Songwriter
The company that develops Simple Songwriter is Christian Inkster. The latest version released by its developer is 2.3.
To install Simple Songwriter on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2026-10-13 and was downloaded 16 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Simple Songwriter as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Simple Songwriter on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Simple Songwriter is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Simple Songwriter is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
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Version History
version 2.3
posted on 2026-10-13
Version History Fixed to work on iOS 11 2.3 11/08/2017 iPhone 5 support
iOS 6 fixes. 2.2 12/10/2012 -iOS 5 fixes 2.1.1 12/13/2011 -BugFix: Should now load and change key 2x faster
-UI Changes 2.1 01/23/2011 Hi everybody, thanks for all the feedback. Remember if you like SSW please review/rate it!
-Chord Numbers are back as a toggle setting.
-Audio Interruption bugfix
Version 2.0.1:
-iPod touch Fix
Version 2.0:
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0.2 07/13/2010 Hi Everybody, I know this update has been a long time coming but I hope you all really enjoy it.
- Emergency Bug fix for iPod Touch users!
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0.1 06/22/2010 NOTE: UPDATE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IPOD TOUCH!!!! FIX COMING IN A FEW DAYS. Apologies!
Hi Everybody, I know this update has been a long time coming but I hope you all really enjoy it.
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0 06/18/2010 - Audio/Vocal Track support!
- Much better BPM control
- Ability to clear recorded chords/audio 1.1 08/19/2009 Playback will continue when device goes to sleep 1.0.3 05/28/2009 1.0.2 05/11/2009 1.01 04/26/2009 1.0 04/06/2009
version 2.3
posted on 2026-09-04
Version History This app has been updated by Apple to prepare for watchOS 27 compatibility. No new features are included.
Fixed to work on iOS 11 2.3 11/08/2017 iPhone 5 support
iOS 6 fixes. 2.2 12/10/2012 -iOS 5 fixes 2.1.1 12/13/2011 -BugFix: Should now load and change key 2x faster
-UI Changes 2.1 01/23/2011 Hi everybody, thanks for all the feedback. Remember if you like SSW please review/rate it!
-Chord Numbers are back as a toggle setting.
-Audio Interruption bugfix
Version 2.0.1:
-iPod touch Fix
Version 2.0:
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0.2 07/13/2010 Hi Everybody, I know this update has been a long time coming but I hope you all really enjoy it.
- Emergency Bug fix for iPod Touch users!
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0.1 06/22/2010 NOTE: UPDATE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IPOD TOUCH!!!! FIX COMING IN A FEW DAYS. Apologies!
Hi Everybody, I know this update has been a long time coming but I hope you all really enjoy it.
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0 06/18/2010 - Audio/Vocal Track support!
- Much better BPM control
- Ability to clear recorded chords/audio 1.1 08/19/2009 Playback will continue when device goes to sleep 1.0.3 05/28/2009 1.0.2 05/11/2009 1.01 04/26/2009 1.0 04/06/2009
version 2.3
posted on 2026-08-22
Version History This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.
Fixed to work on iOS 11 2.3 11/08/2017 iPhone 5 support
iOS 6 fixes. 2.2 12/10/2012 -iOS 5 fixes 2.1.1 12/13/2011 -BugFix: Should now load and change key 2x faster
-UI Changes 2.1 01/23/2011 Hi everybody, thanks for all the feedback. Remember if you like SSW please review/rate it!
-Chord Numbers are back as a toggle setting.
-Audio Interruption bugfix
Version 2.0.1:
-iPod touch Fix
Version 2.0:
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0.2 07/13/2010 Hi Everybody, I know this update has been a long time coming but I hope you all really enjoy it.
- Emergency Bug fix for iPod Touch users!
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0.1 06/22/2010 NOTE: UPDATE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IPOD TOUCH!!!! FIX COMING IN A FEW DAYS. Apologies!
Hi Everybody, I know this update has been a long time coming but I hope you all really enjoy it.
- Completely revised User Interface
- High Quality Samples
- Completely revised sound playback (Nearly zero latency chord playback)
- 1/4 Beat quantizing
- Song Chord list now editable (timing & chord type / inversion)
- Metronome can now do 3/4 timing if desired
- Display chords as Sharps # or Flats b
- Much better audio track recording and playback
Being such a large update we contemplated making this a paid upgrade but decided to reward our awesome customers for all their support and feedback.
Our new guitar based application is now under heavy development, for more info join our mailing list inside the application.
Twitter: @hopefullyuseful
Email: support@hopefullyuseful.com
Enjoy!
-Christian. 2.0 06/18/2010 - Audio/Vocal Track support!
- Much better BPM control
- Ability to clear recorded chords/audio 1.1 08/19/2009 Playback will continue when device goes to sleep 1.0.3 05/28/2009 1.0.2 05/11/2009 1.01 04/26/2009 1.0 04/06/2009
version 2.3
posted on 2017-11-08
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Fixed to work on iOS 11
version 2.3
posted on 2017-11-08
Nov 8, 2017 Version 2.3
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Fixed to work on iOS 11
version 2.3
posted on 2017-11-08
8 Nov 2017 Version 2.3
Fixed to work on iOS 11
version 2.3
posted on 2017-11-08
Nov 8, 2017 Version 2.3
Fixed to work on iOS 11
version 2.3
posted on 2017-11-08
Nov 8, 2017 Version 2.3
This app has been updated by Apple to use the latest Apple signing certificate.
Fixed to work on iOS 11
version 2.2
posted on 2009-04-07
version 2.3
posted on 1970-01-01
8 de nov. de 2017 Version 2.3
Fixed to work on iOS 11
