OnSong for Android: why it doesn't exist (and what to use instead)
OnSong has never shipped for Android, and it likely never will. Here's why, and the Android-friendly chord sheet app Android musicians are switching to.
21 April 2026 · 5 min read
The OnSong alternative
on every device
Your OnSong songs and setlists on Android, Windows, Mac and iPad. Import the backup as it is, sync on every device, play offline.
Free for up to 50 songs. No app store, no card.
- of musicians
- Hundreds
- songs added
- 40,000+
- imported
- 94%
Hundreds of musicians, from practice to the stage40,000+ songs added94% of songs imported from other apps
12:30
fretlist.com
12:30
12:30
OnSong is packed with features: MIDI, DMX, projection, backing tracks. But if you just want your chord sheets organized and accessible, all that power gets in the way. And if you’re on Android, Windows, or ChromeOS, it’s never been an option at all.
Fretlist is built for musicians who want to spend their time playing, not configuring software. It runs in any browser, installs like an app on Android and iOS, and imports your OnSong library directly. Open your setlist, play.
At a Glance
| Fretlist | OnSong | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web (any device) | iPad, iPhone, Mac. Android: coming soon, no date |
| Starting price | Free (50 songs), then €24/year | Free (limited), then $29.99–59.99/year |
| Unlimited songs | Pro: €24/year | Essentials: $29.99/year |
| Import from OnSong | Yes: .backup, ChordPro, PDF, ZIP | N/A |
| Offline mode | Yes (installable PWA) | Yes |
| Play Mode | Yes: auto-scroll, wake lock, metronome, section nav | Yes, with MIDI triggers |
| MIDI/DMX control | No | Yes (Premium) |
| Edit from computer | Yes (it’s web-based) | Limited (OnSong Console add-on) |
Credit Where It's Due
OnSong is powerful. If you need MIDI, lighting, and projection, it’s hard to beat:
- MIDI integration for pedals, synths, and lighting
- DMX stage lighting automation
- Lyrics projection for congregations
- Backing tracks synced to your setlist
- MIDI-programmable pedal actions beyond page turning
Why Musicians Are Switching
Runs on Android, where OnSong never shipped
OnSong has never shipped for Android. Its pricing page lists Android as coming soon, with no date (October 2026). If your main device is a Samsung tablet, a Pixel, or any non-Apple phone, OnSong isn’t an option today.
Fretlist is a web app, so there’s nothing to install from an app store. Open it in Chrome on your Android device, tap “Add to Home Screen,” and you have an icon that launches straight into your library, full-screen, offline-capable, with the same Play Mode your iOS friends get. No sideloading, no workarounds, no waiting for OnSong to change its mind.
Import your entire OnSong library
Fretlist reads OnSong .backup files directly. Songs, setlists, and metadata all come across. It also handles ChordPro, PDF, DOCX, and ZIP archives. Musicians have imported libraries of 4,000+ songs in one go.
Any device, any browser
OnSong is iOS only. If you or a bandmate has Android, Windows, or just wants to edit from a computer, you’re stuck.
Fretlist runs in any browser. Edit on your laptop, pull it up on your phone at the gig. Install it as an app for offline access. One account, everywhere.
Play Mode built for the stage
Full-screen chord sheets with auto-scroll, adjustable speed, built-in metronome, wake lock so your screen stays on, section navigation to jump to any part of the song, and keyboard shortcuts for hands-free control. Dark mode included.
Simple enough to use on stage
OnSong has menus within menus and a learning curve. Fretlist is intentionally focused: songs and setlists, done well. Open it, find your song, play.
Feature by Feature
Both Apps
- Store lyrics and chords
- Transpose to any key
- Organize songs into setlists
- Capo adjustments
- Dark mode for stage use
- Offline access
- Auto-scroll
- Bluetooth page turner support
- Chord diagrams
OnSong Only
- MIDI/DMX integration
- Backing tracks
- Lyrics projection
Fretlist Only
- Works on any device (web-based, no iOS lock-in)
- Edit from any computer natively
- Bulk import (OnSong backup, ChordPro, PDF, ZIP)
- Export to PDF, DOCX, ChordPro, JSON
- Share songs via link, WhatsApp, or email
- Install as app (PWA) for offline use
Pricing Breakdown
OnSong (2026)
- Free: View songs, limited features
- Essentials: $29.99/year or $3.99/month
- Premium: $59.99/year or $5.99/month. Includes MIDI, projection, backing tracks, OnSong Console
- Group plans: priced on request
- Prices checked October 2026, on onsongapp.com
Fretlist
- Free: 50 songs and 3 setlists, every feature included
- Pro: €24/year or €3/month, no limits
- Bands: €58/year or €7/month for the whole band, up to 15 members
The free plan has every feature, up to 50 songs and 3 setlists, with no card and no time limit. A plan only changes how much more you can add.
Is Fretlist Right for You?
Stick with OnSong if you…
- Run a worship band with MIDI/lighting/projection needs
- Need backing tracks integrated with your setlist
- Are committed to the Apple ecosystem
Switch to Fretlist if you…
- Want your chord sheets on any device, not just iOS
- Want to import your OnSong library and keep everything
- Need a stage-ready Play Mode with auto-scroll
- Prefer something simple that just works
- Want offline access without the complexity
The Bottom Line
OnSong is built for complex stage setups, worship teams, MIDI rigs, projection. If that’s your world, it makes sense.
If you just want your chord sheets organized, accessible from any device, and ready for the stage, Fretlist does exactly that. Import your OnSong library in minutes and see the difference.
Ready to Switch?
Import your OnSong library, set up a setlist, and take it to your next gig. Free to start.