Write Lyrics Fast

Highlights rhymes, counts syllables, accepts near rhymes, shows chords, organizes sections... and that's just the beginning.

Minimum macOS 14 & iOS 17

Screenshot of the macOS version of Lyrcs

The go to tool for 1000s of producers and writers daily

Trusted by artists from the world's biggest labels.

Why You'll Love Lyrcs

All the essential tools to write the perfect story.

Syllable Counting

Say goodbye to counting syllables on your fingers.

  • See syllables for each line

  • See syllables for a highlighted range

  • Ability to set your own syllable count

Rhyme Highlighting

Every rhyme at the end of a line is highlighted.

  • 20 distinct colors

  • Option to group rhymes by file or section

  • Option to highlight identical words

Rhyming Dictionary

Remember when you used to open rhymezone? Never again.

  • Completely offline

  • Group by syllables, letters or alphabetically

  • Option to only show 30,000 most common words

Near Rhymes

Create a rhyme from any two words, no matter how different they sound.

  • Works for any combination
    (i.e. home and alone, dwell and spells)

  • Reuseable across all files

Annotations

Annotations are ignored by syllable counts and rhyme highlights.

  • Mark sections

  • Specify chords

  • Leave comments

Metadata

Write down anything about the song or your daily shopping list.

  • Capture additional details

  • Stored within the same plain text file

Instant Rhymes

Watch rhymes appear in real-time as you type.

  • Shows rhymes anywhere your cursor made a selection

  • Also works for highlighted ranges

  • Select the input box to transfer to the dictionary

Did Someone Say Mobile App?

Yes! Sync your lyrics between devices using iCloud.

Screenshot of the iOS version of Lyrcs

If That Wasn't Enough

A few more things we think you'll love.

  • Plain Text
    Files are simple .txt files; store them locally or in iCloud.

  • Dark Mode
    Get blinded by the brilliant work you create, not by white pixels.

  • Printing (PDF)
    Share your lyrics in a hard copy or PDF.

  • Custom Fonts
    Prefer to write in Comic Sans? Lyrcs doesn't judge.

  • Keyboard shortcuts
    For the power users, see them here.

Like What You See?
Download Lyrcs today!

Find out why so many people are using Lyrcs for songwriting and poetry. Available for macOS and iOS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maybe the answer to what you're looking for is already here.

I found a bug, could you fix it?
Yes, we would love to! Please contact us here.

Could Lyrcs have a feature where ...?
Yes, of course! Please contact us here.

If I subscribe to PRO from the macOS app, will I have access to PRO in the iOS app (or vice versa)?
Yes, you will need to be signed into the same Apple account on both apps and use the Restore Purchases button.

Is Lyrcs free to download?
Yes but it contains some optional in-app purchases to take your writing to the next level.

Keyboard Shortcuts

For the power users that need a touch of convenience.
Wish something had a keyboard shortcut? Contact us and let's make it happen.

Action Keys
Toggle Rhyme Panel ⌘ ⇧ R
Focus Rhyme Search Bar ⌘ R (rhyme panel must be opened)
Font Increase ⌘ +
Font Decrease ⌘ -
Font Reset ⌘ 0
New Tab ⌘ T
Print ⌘ P

Contact Us

Found a bug? Have a feature request? Send us a message about anything.

Privacy Policy

Ways we look after your data.

The Lyrcs app itself does not collect any personally identifiable data.It does collect usage and crash data to improve features and address bugs using SDKs provided by Google. The privacy policy of these are located here:Google Analytics for Firebase
Firebase Crashlytics
If you have any question, feel free to contact us.

Lyrcs vs Rhymer's Block

Rhymer’s Block is a mobile and macOS app for lyricists, rappers, and songwriters who want to capture inspiration anytime, anywhere. The app stands out with features like real-time rhyme suggestions, near rhymes, word frequency analysis, and color-coded rhymes to visually organize your lyrics. It also allows users to work offline, sync content to the cloud, and share work on a built-in social platform called “The Block.” While Rhymer’s Block is highly regarded, alternative apps like Lyrcs offer additional tools for more advanced lyric creation and collaboration.

Feature Lyrcs Rhymer's Block
Apps - -
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
Syllable Counting - -
- Every line
- Custom overrides
Rhyme Highlighting - -
- Perfect rhymes
- Custom near rhymes
Rhyming Dictionary - -
- Search
- Offline
- Common words option
Annotations - -
- Mark sections
- Specify chords
- Leave comments
Metadata - -
- Store any additional data
Real-time rhymes - -
- Cursor position
- Highlighted range