# Band Companion — For bands and solo performers

> Mobile application for bands to organize music, lyrics, and setlists for performances. (iPhone/iPad app by Nicky Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-companion/id1473117405 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicky Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473117404)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 324 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-companion/id1473117405/reviews.md

## What is Band Companion?

Band Companion gives bands and solo performers one clear place to organize songs, build setlists, plan events and keep important details ready. 

No more searching through group chats, separate calendars or scattered files. Know what comes next, what to play and where to find it.

ORGANIZE YOUR SONGS

Build one dependable song library. Keep lyrics, chords, key, BPM, duration, status, song notes and a backing track with each song. Add a song once, then use it in any setlist.

TURN YOUR SONGS INTO A SET

Put songs in the right order, rearrange them in seconds and see the total playing time immediately. Add setlist notes and connect setlists to events, so everyone knows what to play and when.

KNOW WHAT'S NEXT

Plan rehearsals, shows, recordings, releases and more. Keep every date, reminder, detail and setlist in one calendar, so nothing important gets lost in a group chat.

SONG SHEETS THAT WORK YOUR WAY

Keep lyrics, chords and arrangement cues clear during rehearsals and performances. Highlight an entrance, mark a solo, choose what to show, adjust fonts and sizes, and let the song sheet scroll automatically while you play.

BACKING TRACKS, READY ON CUE

Attach a backing track to each song and play it directly from the song sheet. Jump to the part you need, keep recent tracks ready on your device and prepare every backing track in a setlist for offline use.

ONE SET. EVERYONE FOLLOWS.

Start a Live Session and every joined device follows the active song. One person leads the set, while you decide which device plays the backing track.

NOTES WHERE YOU NEED THEM

Create formatted notes for arrangements, practical details, checklists and useful links. Pin important notes and connect them directly to songs, setlists and events.

YOUR BAND, CONNECTED

Invite members with a link or code and keep everyone up to date in one shared space. Manage multiple bands, acts or projects without mixing their information.

AVAILABLE ON PHONE, TABLET AND WEB

Start on one device and continue on another. Your songs, setlists, events and notes stay up to date automatically and remain accessible when the internet connection is unreliable.

Band Companion is available in English, Dutch, German, French and Spanish.

Bring your songs, sets and dates together with Band Companion.

## Key features

- Song storage
- Setlist creation
- Lyric display
- Backing track storage
- On-stage tempo view
- Key and tempo guidance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $2.49 | per month |
| Get 3 Months Premium Access | $6.49 | per 3 months |
| Get 1 Year Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Lifetime Premium Access | $31.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee! | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Band Companion?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great app, user-friendly
- 👍 Easy to set up set lists
- 👍 Handy display of lyrics
- 👍 Good for reading lyrics live
- 👍 Useful for vocalists
- 👍 Good for housing lyrics
- 👍 Fits the bill for basic needs
- 👍 Amazing job on the app
- 👍 Made life easier
- 👍 Happy to have found this app
- 👍 Awesome for singers
- 👍 Very good for singers
- 👍 Excellent app companion

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 App frequently stops working
- 🐛 Inaccessible work when app fails
- 🐛 Sync issues with new devices
- 🐛 Problems with shared accounts
- 🐛 Offline use not possible
- 🐛 Needs Wi-Fi connection
- 🐛 Repeated payment requests
- 🐛 Interface is buggy
- 🐛 Overly complicated set list creation
- 🐛 Arbitrarily removes songs
- 🐛 Duplication issues
- 🐛 Hard to add songs from library
- 🐛 Set list songs gone
- 🐛 Individual library per band
- 🐛 Easy to accidentally delete set lists
- 🐛 App crashes when moving songs
- 🐛 Songs changed groups after update
- 🐛 Lost options after update
- 🐛 Blank white screen on launch
- 🐛 Cannot cancel subscription
- 🐛 Cannot get a response from support
- 🐛 App crashes when opening setlists
- 🐛 Lost songs after update
- 🐛 Clunky song and set list management
- 🐛 Songs stuck in single set list
- 🐛 Inaccurate set list duration
- 🐛 Word input buggy
- 🐛 Cannot line up scrolling text
- 🐛 Lost valuable work
- 🐛 No access to work
- 🐛 Songs disappear from lists
- 🐛 Lyrics replicated randomly
- 🐛 Difficulty rearranging set order
- 🐛 No offline access needed
- 🐛 Example songs cannot be deleted
- 🐛 Cannot add/edit songs
- 🐛 Empty setlist after deletion
- 🐛 No save button for songs
- 🐛 All songs disappeared
- 🐛 Cannot see add song button

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App quits working
- App goes black
- Old account doesn't sync
- Premium not recognized
- Problem between various devices on same account
- App not recognizing premium purchase
- App stops working at rehearsal
- App opens for three seconds and goes blank
- App stops letting access playlists
- App closes when selecting library
- App needs Wi-Fi to use
- App asks to pay again after purchase
- App not allowing use of purchased premium
- App not working
- Interface is buggy
- Process to create set lists is overly complicated
- Arbitrarily removes songs from set list and library
- Songs disappear from all lists
- Lyrics replicated out of nowhere
- Happens regardless of Wi-Fi reception
- Why does it have to connect to the internet at all?
- Set list of songs gone, completely wiped
- Unable to find set list
- Individual library for each band
- Easy to accidentally delete an entire set list
- Duplication issues: duplicate song listings, duplicate set listings, duplicate band listings
- Scared to log out and reinstall due to fear of losing more
- Major problems moving songs from one group to another
- App crashes and closes when cutting or copying songs
- Nothing works anymore after last update
- All songs changed groups
- No longer in alphabetical order
- Lost all options to work with
- Blank white screen after update
- Lost a ton of songs after update
- Cannot pause and play when supposed to
- Does not play at the correct duration
- Songs and set lists are too clunky
- Fight with the app to change set lists
- Songs shouldn't be stuck in a single set list
- App crashes when attempting to hit copy button
- Total of time in a set is inaccurate
- Duration of set list is not accurate
- Word-input of the lyrics being buggy
- Not able to line-up the scrolling of the text with the intended song
- App crashing when opening 2nd set
- Cannot delete the set
- Wi-Fi required to use the app
- Trouble shooting for three days
- Lost all valuable work
- No access to work
- White blank screen
- No ability to shift color schemes on background
- Songs entered into a set don't stay in a pool
- Cannot move songs from list to list without retyping or copy/pasting
- Cannot connect to Wi-Fi and app is useless
- Cannot download lyrics to the app
- Cannot access lyrics without a hotspot
- Cannot edit song limit default
- Cannot run app without WiFi connection
- Rearranging set order is a nightmare
- Cannot see where the song is going when dragging
- If you delete the “example songs”, you can no longer access the Songs page
- No “save” button for adding songs
- All disappeared after adding another song
- Cannot see add song button
- Set a set list takes time and now have nothing

**Most requested features**

- Submit an issue feature
- Foot pedal control for speed
- Offline use for setlists
- Easier way to reach support
- Ability to use setlist without WiFi
- Offline access
- Chords above lyrics with transpose option
- Overall song library with easy adding to set lists
- Tap tempo button
- Ability to move songs between lists without retyping
- Master list for drag and drop into new set lists
- Option to lose all keys or manually add keys
- Offline option
- Bold or color code lyrics
- Edit song limit default
- Option to run without WiFi connection
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-companion/id1473117405/reviews.md

### 4/5 — They’ve worked out the kinks!

*2026-05-31*

If you tried this app early on and found your songs would disappear occasionally, I’m happy to report that that has not happened in the past year. They finally figured out whatever it was that was causing that and it works great now - very reliable!

### 1/5 — Mostly unreliable & poor service

*2026-04-02*

Several of our band members have been using the app for years.  Had several reliability problems over the years.  This last practice for an important gig the app quit working for all our members.  All the work in our library is now inaccessible as the app isn’t working.  Reported problem but no response.  Now searching for more reliable solution and canceling service.

**Developer response:** Hi Kbrown2004, unfortunate to hear you’re experiencing difficulties using Band Companion. Can you please reach out through contact@bandcompanion.app? I will make sure to get you up and running swiftly again.

### 3/5 — Great App

*2025-08-25*

Great app, I would normally give it a 5 but since I can’t find a way to submit an issue.  

Today 08/24 we tried using for church like we normally do but the app keeps going black and doesn’t work. We made sure everything was updated tried uninstalling and reinstalling. We have about 200 songs typed up. It’s a great app and super user friendly. Wish there was an easier way to reach out for help. 
Once the bug fixes are fixed I’ll update

### 1/5 — Very frustrating

*2025-06-21*

I got a new iPad. My old account doesn’t sync. I was due to re up on premium. I did so. It won’t recognize me. I nay found tech support by searching the comments. The tech support button does nothing. I emailed support. Got nothing back. So I’ll have to go back through apple-again- to try and get a refund. Other band members are also just as frustrated

### 3/5 — Ok but

*2025-05-12, version 3.11.4*

It’s a good app for reading lyrics while you’re singing, but it has a problem between various devices that are shared on the same account.

### 4/5 — Help!!!

*2025-02-23*

How do I even reach out to customer service?! I created another account so my church can use it and purchase the yearly option, however the app is not recognizing that I bought it keeps saying “get the premium” it’s pretty annoying! 
I’ve used this app for years and never had an issue till now .

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-01-21, version 3.11.3*

Can I use a foot paddle to control the speed.

### 4/5 — I am a premium subscriber

*2024-11-04*

I am very happy with the app and have used it for several gigs now.  It is becoming a huge issue that I cannot use it offline.  Is there no way to use a setlist without WiFi??

### 4/5 — Need Support!

*2024-10-22*

Usually a fan of the app, until it totally stopped working at rehearsal. Can click on the app, opens for about three seconds and goes entirely blank. Contacted support, still waiting for a response. I’m a premium member, please help!

**Developer response:** Hi Cool4summer, Sorry to hear you are experiencing issues using Band Companion. Please reach out to us through contact@bandcompanion.app. We are happy to help you out and get your issue resolved as soon as we can. Friendly regards, Nicky

### 1/5 — No support available

*2024-10-22*

Zero stars!  Subscriber with much time invested.  App stops working and your just out of luck.  We tried multiple devices and everyone in our band is out of luck. Can’t get support and no help when you really need it.  When it quits working, all you work and investment is inaccessible or basically lost.  Looking for a new app that supports their subscribers.

**Developer response:** Hi Kbrown2004, Sorry to hear you are experiencing issues using Band Companion. Please reach out to us through contact@bandcompanion.app. We are happy to help you out and get your issue resolved as soon as we can. Friendly regards, Nicky

## Frequently asked questions about Band Companion

### What does Band Companion do?

Band Companion is a mobile application designed to help bands stay organized. It provides a central place to store songs, setlists, lyrics, and backing tracks, making collaboration easier for band members. It also functions as an on-stage assistant, displaying lyrics, key, and tempo information to aid in live performances.

### What are the key features of Band Companion?

Key features include the ability to store and access songs, setlists, lyrics, and backing tracks. On stage, it offers scrolling lyrics with guidance on the correct key and tempo, along with a tempo view. The app is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive for all band members.

### Is Band Companion free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a range of organizational and performance features. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content may require an additional purchase.

### What devices is Band Companion compatible with?

Band Companion is compatible with both phones and tablets, allowing users to access its full suite of features across different devices. This ensures flexibility for bands whether they are practicing or performing.

### How does Band Companion help during live performances?

During live performances, Band Companion acts as a powerful assistant. It scrolls lyrics at the right pace, indicates the correct key to play in, and displays the tempo with a handy tempo-view. This allows musicians to focus entirely on delivering their best performance without worrying about remembering details.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.7 — 2026-09-03

We've improved the stability, fixed known issues and made minor user interface enhancements.

### 4.0.6 — 2026-08-19

We've improved the stability, fixed known issues and made minor user interface enhancements.

### 4.0.5 — 2026-08-10

We've improved the stability, fixed known issues and made minor user interface enhancements.

### 4.0.4 — 2026-08-03

We've improved the stability, fixed known issues and made minor user interface enhancements.

### 4.0.2 — 2026-08-01

We've improved the stability, fixed known issues and made minor user interface enhancements.

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