Comparison

Setlist Supervisor vs Backline

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Setlist Supervisor

Create perfect band setlists with custom song details like duration and BPM. Easily arrange songs, estimate total set time, and get alerts for tempo changes. Share setlists via PDF and use Showtime View for live performance guidance.

Highlights
  • Custom song details (time, BPM, fan favorites)
  • Drag-and-drop setlist arrangement
  • Total set time estimation
  • BPM alert for tempo changes
  • Album color coding
  • PDF export and email
  • Showtime View for live performance
Features
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Setlist Supervisor is the premier setlist generator for musicians who want to craft the perfect setlist for their band while staying within of the time constraints of the gig. Add custom details about each song you can play like time (duration) , bpm (speed), fan favorites, album, and arrange and order your setlists with simple drag and drop tools. Determine how long your band’s set will actually be, even factoring in time between songs to let your fan’s thunderous applause fade! Use the BPM alert to warn you if the speed of your setlist slows down incrementally. Choose album colors to easily see if you are playing songs off of a variety of albums, or just one. Print or email pdfs of your setlist to your band members. Use Showtime View when it’s the day of the show to always show your set list to the band, and alert you when it’s time to get on and off the stage, or practice how long it really takes you to run through your set at band practice. Setlist Supervisor is everything bands need in a setlist generation tool, and is written entirely in Apple’s new declarative SwiftUI syntax for a responsive design across all platforms. Also looks great in Dark Mode!

About

Backline

Features
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Backline is the setlist manager built for working musicians. Create, organize, and manage your setlists with all the details you need for a flawless performance. POWERFUL SETLIST MANAGEMENT • Create unlimited setlists for different gigs, venues, or occasions • Drag and drop to reorder songs instantly • Duplicate setlists to create variations quickly • Long-press to rename setlists on the fly COMPREHENSIVE SONG DETAILS • Track key, tempo (BPM), and duration for every song • Add notes for cues, transitions, or reminders • See total setlist duration at a glance • Never forget an arrangement detail again SHARE AND EXPORT • Export setlists as professional PDF documents • Share with your bandmates instantly • Import and export your complete library • Keep your data backed up and portable BUILT FOR PERFORMERS • Clean, distraction-free interface • Works offline - no internet required • Fast and responsive, even with large libraries • Available in English and Spanish YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL • All data stored locally on your device • No account required • No subscriptions, no ads • Reset data anytime from Settings Whether you're a gigging musician, worship leader, cover band, or solo artist, Backline helps you stay organized so you can focus on what matters - the music. Download Backline and take control of your setlists today.

Screenshots

Setlist Supervisor4 screens
Backline2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Setlist Supervisor at Free against Backline's $1.99. Backline's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 26 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Setlist Supervisor is free to download; Backline costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setlist Supervisor ships an update every 26 months, Backline every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Setlist Supervisor versus Backline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetlist SupervisorBackline
PriceFree — better$1.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave LevyBitscribbler, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Setlist Supervisor

No in-app purchases

None

Backline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Setlist Supervisor free?
Setlist Supervisor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backline free?
Backline costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Setlist Supervisor or Backline have ads?
Neither Setlist Supervisor nor Backline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setlist Supervisor or Backline?
Setlist Supervisor ships an update every 26 months, and Backline every 9 months. Most recently, Setlist Supervisor was updated on October 6, 2026 and Backline on September 24, 2026.

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