OnSong for Android: the closest thing there is
Here is the short answer: there is no OnSong app for Android, and there never has been. OnSong is Apple only. If you play on an Android phone or tablet, Band Central does the same core job — chord charts, ChordPro, PDF imports, setlists, and a clean performance view — on Android, iPhone, and any web browser, so your whole band is finally on the same app.
Why there is no OnSong Android app
OnSong is built on Apple technology and has only ever run on iPhone and iPad. An Android version has been requested for years and discussed by the developer, but nothing has shipped — and the app store still has no OnSong for Android. For an Android player, waiting is not really a plan. The practical move is a cross-platform app that already works on Android today.
Band Central vs OnSong on Android
| Feature | Band Central | OnSong |
|---|---|---|
| Android app | Yes | No — Apple only |
| iPhone / iPad app | Yes | Yes |
| Web app in a browser | Yes | No |
| ChordPro support | Yes | Yes |
| Import PDF sheet music and charts | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth page-turner pedals | Yes, including on Android | Yes (Apple) |
| Built for the whole band | Yes — members, each with their own lyric version | Single user, with a group storage add-on |
| Real-time sync across devices | Yes | Yes (within Apple) |
| Free tier | 50 songs, all core features | Free to view; features need a plan |
What Android musicians get with Band Central
A real Android app
Chord charts, lyrics, ChordPro, and PDF sheet music on your Android phone or tablet, not a workaround.
Mixed-device bands work
The drummer on Android and the singer on an iPhone use the same app. OnSong leaves Android players out entirely.
Real-time band sync
Reorder a setlist or fix a chord and everyone sees it instantly, on every device.
Foot pedals on Android
Pair a Bluetooth page turner and turn charts hands-free on stage, on Android just like on iPad.
Moving your songs over
If your charts are in ChordPro or PDF, you can bring them straight into Band Central — the same formats OnSong uses. Import what you already have, organize songs into setlists, and share the whole library with your band. Only the band owner needs a subscription; invited members are free.
Get OnSong-style charts on your Android device
Create a band free, import your songs, and try it on every device your members actually use.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an OnSong app for Android?
No. OnSong is Apple only and has never released an Android version. On Android the closest app is Band Central, which does the same core job (chord charts, ChordPro, PDF imports, setlists, and a performance view) on Android, iPhone, and the web.
Will OnSong ever come to Android?
OnSong has discussed an Android version for years but has never shipped one, and there is no released Android app today. Most Android musicians move to a cross-platform app like Band Central rather than keep waiting.
What is the best OnSong alternative for Android?
Band Central, because it is built for a whole band across devices: it runs on Android, iPhone, and the web, supports ChordPro and PDF charts, builds setlists, and syncs changes to every member in real time.
Can I use a Bluetooth page turner on Android?
Yes. Band Central supports Bluetooth page-turner pedals on Android as well as iPhone and iPad, so you can turn charts hands-free on stage no matter which device you play from.