# OnSong 2026 vs Simple Sets

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Sets at every 11 days against OnSong 2026's monthly. OnSong 2026's advantage is chart position (#148 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OnSong 2026 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Simple Sets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OnSong 2026 ships an update monthly, Simple Sets every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnSong 2026 | Simple Sets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onsong-2026/id1330350343/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 204 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OnSong LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/502344941) | [Kyle Palmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896532476) |

## What reviewers say

### OnSong 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onsong-2026/id1330350343)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app helps musicians prepare, practice, and perform by managing chord charts, lyrics, and setlists. It offers features like importing songs from various sources, hands-free control, and advanced video output for live performances.

**Highlights:** Import and manage chord charts and lyrics, Create and organize setlists, Hands-free page turning and autoscrolling, Transpose, capo, and format charts, Real-time sharing with band members, Video output for lyrics and backgrounds, MIDI event automation and stage lighting control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Essentials (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for worship and performance
- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 💡 Helpful for organizing songs and sets
- 🚀 Convenient for carrying digital songbooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable, especially in newer versions
- 🔒 Subscription model is frustrating for long-time users
- 🔒 Removing access to older versions is unethical
- 🔒 Expensive subscription fees for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Songs and annotations randomly disappearing
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when importing/exporting songs
- Sync and sharing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Improved sync and backup capabilities
- More intuitive user interface
- Ability to transpose songs easily
- Better support for older devices and iOS versions


### Simple Sets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sets/id6768031963)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Sets Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnSong 2026 free?

OnSong 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Sets free?

Simple Sets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do OnSong 2026 or Simple Sets have ads?

Neither OnSong 2026 nor Simple Sets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OnSong 2026 or Simple Sets?

OnSong 2026 ships an update monthly, and Simple Sets every 11 days. Most recently, OnSong 2026 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Simple Sets on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
