Comparison

DeepDish GigBook vs Setlist Helper

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

Head to head
About

DeepDish GigBook

This app transforms your iPad into a mobile music library for scores, charts, and lyrics. Organize your music with powerful sorting, create custom collections and binders, and build dynamic set lists for performances. It's designed for musicians with stage-ready tools.

Highlights
  • Mobile musical library
  • Organize scores and charts
  • Create custom collections and binders
  • Dynamic set list creator
  • Handwritten notation on scores
  • Foot pedal support
  • Performer's metronome
Features
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DeepDish GigBook turns your iPad into a truly accessible mobile musical library, keeping your scores, songbooks, charts, and lyric sheets at the tip of your fingers, ready at a moment's notice. With its powerful organizing features you can sort your music to fit your individual needs. Keep all your songbooks in one place with "Collections." Compile scores into infinite personalized Binders. Create dynamic Set Lists. Carry hundreds or thousands of scores with you wherever you play. DeepDish GigBook is built specifically with the performing musician in mind, with tools and a user interface no other sheet music reader offers. Add, Sort and Organize - Simple and intuitive design - Works with PDF files - Cross-reference scores in multiple custom binders and set lists - Pull individual scores from large books to use in binders or set lists - Back up and restore your entire GigBook, including importing and exporting files using Apple's native file sharing, which lets you share with any file-sharing app on your iPad (Apple's Files, iCloud, Dropbox, Drive, etc.) Notes and Data - Assign metadata and typed notes to each score - Add and view typed notes - Write handwritten notes, fingerings, and markings directly on the scores with precision and ease - Batch-edit genres, composers, collections, binders, and set lists - Link scores with audio tracks on your iPad for reference, practice, or performance Ready for the Stage - The most powerful and easy-to-use set list creator for the iPad - Set Lists are independent of one another for ultimate flexibility - Create charts, notes, and handwritten stage directions and view them alongside your PDF scores - Fast page turns - Support for AirTurn Direct pedals (PED / PED 500, PEDpro, DUO 500, and BT200S series) and Bluetooth & USB foot pedals like the AirTurn BT-105 and PageFlip Cicada, to name a few - Performer's Metronome — designed specially for stage use with an auto-off timer, tap-in tempo, and full customization for each individual score - Performance Mode — seamlessly view your set list, notes, and scores in an elegant, easy-to-read format View and Share with bandmates using Email, Messages, and AirDrop - Scores always appear in full screen - Zoom — pinch in and out, or use one- or two-finger tap gestures - Email individual scores or entire set lists with attached scores - Upload scores, binders, and set lists using Apple's native file sharing *DeepDish GigBook does not include any built-in scores. Scores in the images are for reference only.* "DeepDish GigBook does what many other sheet music reader apps do, which is displaying and organizing your sheet music, but what sets GigBook apart are its features for performing musicians, and its sense of style." — Adam Ballif, AppAdvice Please visit our website for more support, including video tutorials and additional screenshots. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with news and feature updates. DeepDish GigBook is designed by professional musicians and music educators. We use DeepDish GigBook every day for every gig, every rehearsal, and in our classroom. We think you'll love GigBook as much as we do.

About

Setlist Helper

Organize songs, lyrics, and setlists for performances or practice. This app allows musicians to store all their lyrics digitally, sync data with a web companion, and import songs from spreadsheets or PDFs. It supports Bluetooth pedals, audio file attachments, and offers features like auto-scrolling lyrics and transposition.

Highlights
  • Organize songs and lyrics into setlists
  • Import songs from spreadsheets and PDFs
  • Sync data with web companion
  • Support for Bluetooth pedals
  • Attach mp3 files to songs
  • Auto-scroll lyrics with adjustable speed
  • Transpose songs
Features
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Setlist Helper provides musicians and performers an easy way to organize songs and lyrics into setlists for performance or practice. Replace your songbook by putting all your lyrics into Setlist Helper. Great for musicians, worship teams, professional speakers, and anyone who needs organized setlists. Looking for band collaboration? Check out Band Central — the next generation of Setlist Helper. Band Central adds real-time sync, multiple bands, per-member lyrics, and full collaboration. Search for "Band Central" on the App Store or visit http://www.bandcentral.com to get started. Setlist Helper syncs with http://www.setlisthelper.com where you can create a free account and manage your songs and setlists online. Import songs from a spreadsheet to get up and running quickly. Features: - ChordPro format support with transpose and auto-scroll - Import PDF, Word, and image files as lyrics - Attach and play audio files (mp3) with songs - Dropbox integration for file import - Search for lyrics online and import directly - Bluetooth pedal support (AirTurn and compatible devices) - Drag and drop to reorder setlist songs - Insert set breaks with countdown timers - Sync songs and setlists with http://www.setlisthelper.com for backup and offline use - Share setlists via email and more - Search and filter your song catalog - Statistics showing total items and total time - Copy setlists from previous gigs - Swipe through lyrics during performance - Pinch to zoom lyrics with saved view scale per song - Keep screen on during performance - Built-in metronome Questions or feedback? Email us at support@setlisthelper.com. The app is in continuous development with regular updates and new features.

Screenshots

Setlist Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Setlist Helper at Free against DeepDish GigBook's $9.99. Setlist Helper also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). DeepDish GigBook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (154 vs 8). On review sentiment and ads 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 Helper is free to download; DeepDish GigBook costs $9.99 up front. Setlist Helper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeepDish GigBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Setlist Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeepDish GigBook has 154 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of DeepDish GigBook's written reviews are positive against 44% of Setlist Helper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeepDish GigBook ships an update fortnightly, Setlist Helper weekly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DeepDish GigBook versus Setlist Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeepDish GigBookSetlist Helper
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (154 ratings)4.3 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews — better43.9% of reviews
Number of ratings154 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeep Dish Designs, LLCSET LIST HELPER INC.

Customer experience

DeepDish GigBook

All ratings154 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative37.9%

Setlist Helper

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative43.1%

Bugs and requests

DeepDish GigBook

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when trying to link audio tracks
  • Inability to input time signatures or other score details
  • Issues with super bookmarks and page navigation
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions and devices
  • Unreliable Dropbox and email sharing functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved annotation tools with text, highlighting, and drawing
  • Ability to sync setlists and collections across devices
  • Integration with more cloud storage providers (e.g., Google Drive)
  • Enhanced metronome and practice tools
  • Streamlined workflow for managing large music libraries

Setlist Helper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DeepDish GigBook

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Setlist Helper

One-time1
  • Setlist Helper full version$14.99

Questions

Is DeepDish GigBook free?
DeepDish GigBook costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Setlist Helper free?
Setlist Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DeepDish GigBook or Setlist Helper?
Setlist Helper is rated higher. DeepDish GigBook averages 4.1 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Setlist Helper averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.
Do DeepDish GigBook or Setlist Helper have ads?
Neither DeepDish GigBook nor Setlist Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeepDish GigBook or Setlist Helper?
DeepDish GigBook ships an update fortnightly, and Setlist Helper weekly. Most recently, DeepDish GigBook was updated on October 17, 2026 and Setlist Helper on October 17, 2026.

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