Gospel Chords & Lyrics

The Onboarding Reality — What Happens When You Open It

The app loads with a clean, white interface. A search bar sits at the top. Below it, a list of featured songs appears. The first time you open it, there is no tutorial. No pop-up guide. Just the search bar and an empty library. You have to type a song name to see anything. Type "Way Maker" and the app shows the song with chords aligned above the lyrics. The chords are simplified — basic major and minor shapes. No barre chords. No complex inversions. The app assumes you are a beginner or an intermediate player who needs quick access to playable chords. The font is large. The spacing is generous. You can read it from a music stand or from your phone on a guitar strap. The offline access works immediately — all songs are stored locally after the first download. The app size is about 30 MB. It does not stream anything. Everything is pre-loaded.

The playlist feature is tucked behind a tab at the bottom. Tap it and you see an empty list. There is a plus button to create a new playlist. You can name it "Sunday Service" or "Rehearsal Set." The app lets you add images and descriptions to each playlist. This is unusual for a chords app. Most competitors just give you a flat list of songs. Here, you can build a visual setlist with cover art and notes. The public playlists feature shows what other users have saved. You can see how many people saved each playlist. This creates a social layer — you can discover what songs other worship teams are playing. But the library is small. The app includes songs from Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Tasha Cobbs, and Brazilian artists like Aline Barros and Gabriela Rocha. The total number of songs is not listed. Based on the search results, it is far smaller than Cifra Club's 400,000+ chord database. You will find the major hits. You will not find deep cuts or obscure hymns.

Offline Access Meets Public Playlists — The Workflow Clash

The offline access is the app's strongest feature. You download the songs once and they stay on your device. No internet required during the service. No loading spinners. No ads interrupting the flow. The public playlists feature lets you save playlists created by other users. This is useful for discovering new arrangements. But there is a catch. The app requires an internet connection to load the public playlists. You cannot browse public playlists offline. You have to plan ahead. Before the service, you must connect to WiFi, browse the public playlists, save the ones you want, and then go offline. The app does not warn you about this. The playlist customization — adding images and descriptions — works offline. But the discovery part does not. This creates a workflow where users must remember to sync before leaving home. The app's changelog mentions "Public Playlists • Discover and save playlists from other users" but does not explain the offline limitation. The auto-scroll feature, which moves the lyrics automatically during the song, was buggy in previous versions. The latest update fixed it. But the auto-scroll speed is not adjustable. You cannot slow it down or speed it up. It moves at one pace. For slow worship songs, it feels rushed. For fast songs, it drags.

The simplified chord mode is another new feature. It strips down complex chords to their simplest forms. A Bm7 becomes a Bm. An Am7 becomes an Am. This is helpful for beginners. But experienced players may find it limiting. The app does not let you switch between simplified and original chord versions. You get what the app gives you. The premium upgrade removes the 1-minute video length limit (for the video player feature, which is not the app's primary function) and adds remote video management. But the core chords and lyrics are free. The premium model is confusing — the app is primarily a chords app, but the premium features are focused on video playback. This suggests the app may have started as a video player and added chords later. The developer, Novos Hábitos, also makes a Catholic Mass Songs app. The same codebase appears to be reused. The Gospel Chords & Lyrics app has only 12 reviews on the Play Store. The download count is 5,000+. This is a small user base. The app is not widely adopted. But the users who do use it seem to appreciate the simplicity.

The Real-World Performance — Bugs, Crashes, and Smooth Moments

The app runs smoothly on most devices. The interface is responsive. The search function works quickly — typing a few letters filters the entire library. The chord diagrams are clear. The lyrics are legible. The auto-scroll feature, after the bugfix, works as expected. There are no ads in the free version. This is a significant advantage over competitors that bombard users with ads. The app does not crash during normal use. But there are reports of errors when generating new lists. One user reported that the app "está dando erro e não consigo gerar novas listas" — it is giving an error and cannot generate new lists. The same user noted that the support system is difficult to access. The "Fale Conosco" (Contact Us) page does not provide a quick way to reach support. The developer's phone number and email are listed on the Play Store, but the app itself does not have an in-app support channel. This makes troubleshooting difficult. The data safety section states that the app collects personal information, messages, and four other data types. Data is encrypted in transit. Users can request data deletion. But the privacy policy is not linked within the app. You have to find it on the Play Store page.

The app's performance is consistent across versions. Version 1.0.25 (released February 2026) was 28.8 MB. Version 1.0.34 (released May 2026) is 30.2 MB. The size increase suggests new features or additional song data. The changelog for version 1.0.34 includes the public playlists feature, simplified chord mode, and the auto-scroll bugfix. The developer is actively maintaining the app. But the update frequency is low — about one update every three months. The app was first released in late 2025. The development pace is slow. The song library is not growing quickly. Users may find that their favorite new worship songs are not available. The app's value proposition is simplicity and offline access, not a comprehensive library. For a worship leader who needs a reliable set of 50-100 core songs, this app works. For a musician who needs the latest Bethel or Elevation Worship songs, it falls short.

Permissions and Technical Details

The app requires Android 6.0 or higher. The APK size is approximately 30 MB. The app is free with in-app purchases. The premium subscription offers a 7-day free trial. The premium features include sharing with your ministry, unlimited video length, higher quality compression, remote video management, and priority support. The app's primary function is chords and lyrics, but the premium features suggest a video component that is not prominently advertised. The developer is based in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The support phone number is +5538991119362. The developer email is [email protected]. The app's data practices include sharing personal information, messages, and four other data types with third parties. Data is encrypted in transit. Users can request that their data be deleted. The app does not require any special permissions beyond basic storage access. The content rating is Everyone. The app is suitable for all ages. The app's target audience is Christian musicians, worship leaders, and church bands. The app is available only on Android. There is no iOS version. The app's small user base and limited library make it a niche tool. But for those who need simplified gospel chords offline, it serves its purpose. The app's future depends on the developer's commitment to expanding the song library and improving the user experience. The current version is 1.0.34. The next update is likely to include more songs and bug fixes. The app's privacy policy states that data cannot be deleted by users directly — they must request deletion from the developer. This is a limitation that users should be aware of. The app's auto-scroll feature, after the bugfix, now works reliably. But the lack of speed control remains a frustration.