ichSing (iSing)22.0 - App Store

Search, browse, or just listen to your favorite hymns with ichSing. This app can replace your heavy hymnal while bringing you comforting delight with the beautiful music of those hymns you love most. ichSing is loaded with thousands of songs that are sure to include the ones closest to your heart.

Das Große Gesangbuch: Often known as “Lutherische Gesangbuch” or just "Gesangbuch" this monumental collection is a cornerstone of spiritual life from the 16th century onward. It encompasses a vast array of hymns that have served as the bedrock of communal and individual worship. Each song is a profound expression of theological reflection, designed not just to be sung, but to be lived. It invites believers into a deep, contemplative experience where each verse echoes with the wisdom and devotion of centuries. It challenges the mind with its rich doctrinal insights while simultaneously uplifting the spirit, making it an essential companion for anyone seeking to enrich their faith and understanding of God.

Das Kleine Gesangbuch: Among its treasured hymns, this book uniquely tells a multitude of Bible stories through song, bringing scripture to life in a melodic and memorable way. They provide comfort and spiritual guidance, helping believers to navigate the complexities of life with faith and hope, while deepening their understanding of biblical teachings.

Morgen-Abendlieder Buch: Start and end your day with spiritual devotion using this book, a collection specifically curated to guide your thoughts and prayers during the sacred moments of morning and evening. These hymns are designed to align your daily rhythm with the presence of God, inviting you to begin your day with praise and reflection, and to close it with gratitude and surrender. It serves as a spiritual anchor, helping to frame each day within the context of divine love and guidance, offering a peaceful and reflective start and end to your day.

Väterlieder: Known as the “Lieder der Hutterische Brüder,” are deeply rooted in the faith and doctrine of the 16th and 17th centuries, reflecting the core beliefs and spiritual resilience of the communities that composed and sang them. Composed by authors such as Peter Riedemann and Wolf Sailer, they are a profound expression of faith, doctrine, and devotion, capturing the essence of faith lived out in community, often under persecution and in the face of great adversity. These are particularly significant for their ability to communicate complex theological truths in a way that is both accessible and moving. Through these songs, believers today can connect with the courage, conviction, and deep spiritual insight of those who gave their lives for their faith.

In addition to preserving these precious texts, ichSing offers a unique opportunity to learn the melodies that have accompanied these songs for generations. Our comprehensive audio recordings allow you to immerse yourself in the musical heritage of these songs, ensuring that you can fully experience the beauty and depth of each song as it was intended to be sung.
Enhanced Synchronization: We’ve integrated peer-to-peer Bluetooth technology to enable faster and more accurate local syncing. Whether you’re singing along with friends or practicing with family, enjoy smoother transitions and flawless timing.
Global Connectivity Upgrade: Distance is no longer an obstacle with our enhanced internet connectivity features. Sing with your congregation, or a group of friends, no matter where they are in the world, allowing for a seamless and unified worship experience, no matter the physical distance.
Personalize Your Worship: Bookmark songs or add them to your favorites for easy access later, can help you stay organized and focused.
Share and Print: Share a verse that resonates with you or print out your favorite song to keep with you as you meditate on their spiritual depth.

Version History Presentation improvement, and UI polish with glass support 22.0 5d ago Fixed issue with text crowding out of the screen size, and translations not displaying 21.1 Oct 1 Improved Presentation mode 21.0 Sep 26 resolved printing issues 20.5 Aug 8 Melody Playback Fix 20.1 Jul 22 Basic Fixes and minor improvements 20.0 Jul 20 Improved melody downloads and fixed some things. also added more modes to choose from 19.5 Jun 27 Melody download fixes 19.3 Jun 19 fixes to autoscroll and individual melody downloads 19.1 Jun 16 Search fixes 19.0 Jun 15 Small Bug Fixes 18.3 12/14/2025 Fixed issues with being buttons being unresponsive and views extending beyond boundaries 18.2 10/08/2025 Lowered compatibility to iOS 16.6
Fixed Sizing issues when Button Shapes is turned on 18.1 09/30/2025 Updated for iOS 26 18.0 09/22/2025 What’s New in This Version
• Expanded Last Read: Now you can keep track of more recently read songs—or remove them entirely if you prefer.
• More Quizzes: Test your knowledge with additional quizzes added to the library.
• Home Screen Customization: Personalize your experience with new display and layout settings for the home screen.
• Bookmarks & Favorites: Updated look and feel to make your bookmarked and favorite songs stand out.
• Sticky Notes Enhancements: Enjoy improved visibility in dark theme, with a blue icon indicating when a sticky note is present.

Thank you for using the app and continuing to share your feedback! Enjoy the latest update. 17.8 02/28/2025 • Bookmarks & Favorites: Resolved an issue preventing bookmarks and favorites from saving properly.
• Improved Copy Feedback: The copy button now briefly turns red and provides haptic feedback to confirm your song was copied.
• Search Bar Fix: Fixed a display bug that caused the book index search bar to hide under the navigation bar.
• Song Quizzes: Over a thousand songs now include a built-in quiz to test your knowledge.
• Bible References: Hundreds of songs now feature verse-by-verse Bible references for deeper study. 17.7 02/23/2025 Reorder & Customize Toolbars:
Organize your toolbars exactly the way you want. Simply drag and drop to reorder icons and customize your experience.

Translation Text Font Toggle:
Switch effortlessly between regular and Fraktur fonts in your translation text for a more personalized reading experience.

Enhanced Printing Options:
Print your translation pages with multiple options, giving you greater flexibility and control over your output. 17.6 02/03/2025 Resolved a scrolling issue on iOS 17 and earlier.
Added an option to switch back to the classic layout.
Refined the user interface for a smoother experience.
Introduced a fully customizable toolbar in the body section. 17.5 01/27/2025 • Improved Song Lesson Generator Options: Customize your lessons like never before! Adjust font size, modify line height, and access English word translations for enhanced learning.
• Fraktur Sharing: Share your content in the beautiful Fraktur style, adding a touch of classic elegance.
• Improved Scrolling: Enjoy smooth and seamless scrolling for a better reading experience.
• Joe Melodies Download Options: Save storage space by downloading individual melodies or entire books—your choice! 17.4 01/14/2025 Fixed scrolling issues on certain devices for a smoother user experience.
Introducing “Song Lesson Worksheet Generator”: Easily create a side-by-side lesson planner for schoolchildren, with the song on the left and lined space on the right—perfect for taking notes or jotting down lesson ideas! 17.3 01/09/2025 Printer Fixes: Resolved an issue where only the first verse of hymns was being printed.
Chorus Recording: Introduced a new option to record the chorus of hymns.
Audio File Sorting: Easily organize your recordings by date or alphabetically by title to find them faster.

Thank you for using our app! We’re dedicated to improving your experience with every update. If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us. 17.2 01/06/2025 • New Feature: Introduced the ability to record and send your own melody training audio. With this feature, you can create custom recordings directly from the requested list, making it easier to practice, share, and perfect your melodies for personalized training and collaboration.

• Resolved an issue where searching by page and song numbers was not working correctly.
• Fixed a problem where some songs did not appear when translations were active.
• Improved dark mode compatibility to ensure summaries display properly.

Update now to explore enhanced functionality and seamless performance! 17.1 01/04/2025 We’re excited to bring you a feature-packed update designed to enhance your experience with ichSing! Here’s what’s new:

• Sticky Notes Enhancements: Sticky notes now highlight automatically when they exist for a song, making it easier to keep track of your notes.
• Interactive Chord Interface: A new and improved interface for adding and editing chords provides greater flexibility and ease of use.
• Request Audio Melodies: You can now request audio melodies for specific songs directly within the app.
• Enhanced Search Functionality: Improved search capabilities make finding songs and content faster and more accurate.
• Settings Improvements: The settings page is redesigned for better usability. You can now set translations and headers to be always on.
• App Ratings Page: Share your feedback with us easily through the new app ratings page.
• Bug Reporting & Suggestions: A dedicated page for reporting bugs and suggesting improvements is now available.
• Chat & Email Support: Reach out to us directly via integrated chat or email support.
• Handschrift Worksheets Fixed: Issues with Handschrift worksheets have been resolved for a smoother experience.
• 2-Column Booklet Printing: Added support for 2-column booklet printing for more customization options.

We’re committed to making ichSing better with every update. Thank you for your continued support! 17.0 12/09/2024 • Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where the Handschrift font was not displaying correctly. Enjoy the unique handwritten style as intended.
• New Feature: Added public sticky notes! Share singing tips and insights for each song, such as melody suggestions, tempo adjustments, or notes like “try it faster in the key of D.”
• Bug Fix: Resolved an issue where some buttons were not visible in dark mode, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Improvements: Enhanced song synchronization for better performance and reliability. 16.8 11/19/2024 • New Feature: Added public sticky notes! Share helpful singing information for each song, such as recommended melodies, tempo adjustments, or singing tips like “faster in the key of D.” Collaborate and inspire others with your insights!
• Bug Fixes: Resolved an issue where some buttons were not visible in dark mode for a smoother user experience.
• Improvements: Enhanced song synchronization for better performance and reliability.

Enjoy these updates and keep singing! 16.7 11/18/2024