Comparison

Easy Performer vs syncMNFST for Live Bands

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

Head to head
About

Easy Performer

This app allows users to play audio and video files with integrated lyric display for live performances or home use. It supports creating custom setlists, importing media from various cloud services, and offers advanced features like smooth fade-outs and MIDI control. Unlock full functionality with a PRO purchase.

Highlights
  • Audio and video playback
  • Real-time lyric display
  • Customizable setlists
  • Cloud media import
  • Smooth fade-out
  • MIDI plugin support
Features
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Welcome to EasyPerformer, the most powerful Audio, Video and Lyrics app. With Easy Performer you can easily play audio or video files by using our user-friendly interface. Perform live on stage, or at home while using all playback functionalities EasyPerformer offers. You can also insert your own lyrics to any of your songs, and show them realtime on the screen while performing. Create your own Setlists that each can handle up to 280 songs, with individually customisable settings. This can be useful if you need different song layouts at different moments. Import your audio- and video files easily from your local device or from an external cloud like iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive e.t.c. We also have a unique tool to make importing your files even easier. To try this tool, go to the website “import.easyperformer.com” for more information. Improve your performance with features like smooth fade-out and setting a starting point for rehearsals. But there's more! Explore options like auto-play, song looping, showing what's played, starting videos in full screen, and much more. For the more advanced sound engineer familiar with MIDI, we also offer a Plugin! With the MIDI Plugin you will be able to configure MIDI commands within EasyPerformer. Add commands to your tracks at specific times of the Track, or simply add commands to single Pads. EasyPerformer is a handy app for pros in audio and video, or just for fun at home. Whether you're presenting at work or having a karaoke night, EasyPerformer is perfect. Easily enter your lyrics, and create custom karaoke sessions for all your songs. Enjoy better and easier audio playback with Easy Performer! You can use the app for free, but there's a limit on how many Pads and Setlists you can use. Purchase PRO to unlock EasyPerformer and gain access to all Pads and unlimited Setlists!

About

syncMNFST for Live Bands

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syncMNFST keeps your whole band on the same page. Literally. Plan, go, play. The right information on the right device, at the right moment. PLAN at home, in the syncMNFST web app. Manage the band, gigs, setlists, songs and every musician's parts. GO on the way to the gig. Your iPhone shows what you need on the road: arrival time, address, contacts. Just the gig. PLAY on stage. Your iPad shows your own part for the song the bandleader calls. Just the music. Built for working bands (wedding, function, jazz and cover bands) who need their music organized, role-specific and rock-solid live. ON STAGE (iPad) - Role-based sheet music. Each iPad shows that musician's own part. The bassist sees the bass chart, the singer sees the lyrics. - Live setlist sync. The bandleader calls the next song and every iPad opens it. iPads connect directly to each other, no internet needed on stage. - Shared setlists. Build a set once, the whole band sees the running order and what's coming next. - PDF sheet music, full-screen, with multi-page continuous scroll. - Lyrics and notes alongside every song. - Annotations. Freehand, highlight and text. They stay private to your iPad. - Visual metronome and countdown timer. The metronome reads each song's saved tempo automatically. - Hands-free page turning with Bluetooth foot pedals. - Multi-band. One iPad holds every band you play in, fully separated. ON THE GO (iPhone) - Tonight's gig in your pocket: times, location and contacts, one tap away. - Every upcoming gig at a glance. - iPad down? Read along on your phone. HOW IT WORKS Your band is set up once at syncmnfst.com. Each musician joins with the band's pairing code, no personal account needed. From there everything runs on the device. REQUIREMENTS An active syncMNFST band account is required. iPadOS 17 or later for the stage. syncMNFST, pronounced "sync manifest."

Screenshots

Easy Performer4 screens
syncMNFST for Live Bands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: syncMNFST for Live Bands at none against Easy Performer's 2. syncMNFST for Live Bands also leads on ads (none vs shown). Easy Performer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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

Both are free to download. Easy Performer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. syncMNFST for Live Bands asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Easy Performer versus syncMNFST for Live Bands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy PerformersyncMNFST for Live Bands
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (159 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings159 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRV Applications B.V.Bas Schneider

Bugs and requests

Easy Performer

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • MIDI device not remembered
  • MIDI device recognition is difficult
  • MP3 videos displayed upside down
  • Video playback starts without audio
  • Playhead does not move in video playback
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  • Some files won't play through completely
  • App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
  • Unreliable file system access
  • Importing songs is difficult and troublesome
  • Not recognizing files in Apple Music
  • Cannot import from Apple Music (DRM issues)
  • Sync Library issues with Apple Music
  • Tracks not visible in EP search
  • Claims it can't download from iCloud
  • Nothing happens when clicking on Apple Music track
  • Issues with adding additional tracks
  • Copy and paste text for lyrics not working
  • Loading songs onto pads is clunky
  • Making individual setlists is awkward
  • Moving between pads in setlist is awkward
  • Random glitch causing a burst of sound before track stops
  • Limited number of tracks loaded on iPad after iPhone purchase
  • App requires Wi-Fi for verification
  • File input always goes to file system and nothing happens
  • Songs start automatically even in double tap mode
  • Double tapping track starts song instead of showing info
  • Some files wouldn't play all the way through
  • App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
  • Issues with Apple Music import
  • Video playback glitches (audio sync, playhead)

Requested features

34 requests
  • Allow MIDI device to be remembered
  • Improve MIDI device recognition sequence
  • Add independent audio outputs
  • Easier text editing for lyrics/metadata
  • Support for PDF import alongside music
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  • Support for vertical iPad use
  • Add EQ options for tweaking audio
  • Option to highlight played songs (pads light up)
  • Improve copy/paste functionality for lyrics
  • Clarify Sound Cue file import process
  • Add rewind button on pads screen
  • Improve song loading onto pads
  • Make setlist creation and navigation less awkward
  • Add Bluetooth foot control support
  • Allow individual setlist saving and recall
  • Add fade in and fade out options
  • Add split view functionality
  • Enable mixing of triggered sounds
  • Improve Apple Music integration and DRM handling
  • Allow individual track stop/play next option
  • Add option to stop tracks after playback or continue
  • Improve video playback sync and playhead behavior
  • Display MP3 videos correctly (not upside down)
  • Add zoom on music loaded on pads
  • Implement a marker system for pads
  • Allow more than two samples per pad (mini mixer)
  • Enable individual sample editing within a pad
  • Improve song start behavior (prevent auto-start on double tap)
  • Add option to display pad colors for visual distinction
  • Improve loop playback to avoid cuts
  • Add a 'play/stop' button on pads
  • Add 'fade in' and 'fade out' features
  • Add 'time' display
  • Add 'color button' for pads

syncMNFST for Live Bands

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Easy Performer

One-time2
  • MIDI Plugin$17.99
  • EasyPerformer Pro$39.99
None

syncMNFST for Live Bands

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Easy Performer free?
Easy Performer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is syncMNFST for Live Bands free?
syncMNFST for Live Bands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Easy Performer or syncMNFST for Live Bands have ads?
Easy Performer shows ads; syncMNFST for Live Bands does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy Performer or syncMNFST for Live Bands?
Easy Performer ships an update fortnightly, and syncMNFST for Live Bands fortnightly. Most recently, Easy Performer was updated on October 27, 2026 and syncMNFST for Live Bands on October 15, 2026.

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