# SongBook+ vs Setlists

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SongBook+ at 64% against Setlists's 16%. SongBook+ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.1). Setlists's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SongBook+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Setlists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SongBook+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 161 and 183 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of SongBook+'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Setlists's.

SongBook+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Setlists every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SongBook+ | Setlists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbook-plus/id447755419/reviews)** | [2.1 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlists/id499588331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 161 | **183** |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BauM-Software Matthias Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/447755422) | [Bombing Brain Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/327263393) |

## What reviewers say

### SongBook+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbook-plus/id447755419)

Manage your song library with lyrics, sheet music, and playbacks. This app offers extensive features for musicians, including MIDI control, audio playback, and video support, all accessible on stage. Unlock the full version via in-app purchase to remove song limits.

**Highlights:** Manage songs with search and sort, View lyrics and sheet music, Play audio and MIDI files, Control MIDI devices, Create playlists, Handwrite and annotate documents, Foot pedal control

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRONZE sponsor (monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| SILVER sponsor (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Full version (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| GOLD sponsor (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| BRONZE sponsor (yearly) | $11.49 | per year |
| Full version (yearly) | $20.49 | per year |
| SILVER sponsor (yearly) | $22.99 | per year |
| GOLD sponsor (yearly) | $45.99 | per year |
| Full version | $49.99 | one-time |
| Updates +5 years | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 👍 Excellent for managing music repertoire
- 👍 Reliable for live performances
- 👍 Seamless MIDI integration with keyboards
- 👍 Great for organizing lyrics and chords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Steep learning curve for some
- 😞 Expensive for some users
- 😞 Can be complex to set up
- 😞 Some users find the UI difficult to navigate
- 😞 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when switching to other apps on iPad Pro
- Dropbox import hangs after a few songs
- Crashes during live performance (video playback)
- Full version won't open after purchase
- Last page of songs not accessible

**Requested features**

- Fade out for MP3 files
- Phone number for support
- Option to change background color
- Ability to copy playlists
- Sort criteria option on the left side


### Setlists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlists/id499588331)

This app helps live performers organize their song catalog, prompt lyrics and chords on stage, and keep band members in sync. It includes features like backing tracks, a metronome, and Bluetooth pedal support for seamless performance management.

**Highlights:** Song cataloging with lyrics and chords, Live lyric and chord prompting, Backing track integration, Built-in metronome, Multi-device band synchronization, Bluetooth foot pedal support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Setlists Pro Edition | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible
- 📚 Great for organizing lyrics and setlists
- 🎨 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Convenient search and import features
- 💻 Works well with Bluetooth devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Unreliable syncing and backup
- 🕰 Scrolling issues and page jumping
- 🚫 Lack of customer support
- 💰 Expensive for the issues experienced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening songs
- Lyrics disappearing or displaying incorrectly
- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inability to delete or edit certain songs

**Requested features**

- Improved syncing and backup options
- Customizable scrolling and page turning
- Support for more file formats (PDF, Word, etc.)
- Better organization and management of large song libraries
- Regular updates and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SongBook+ free?

SongBook+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Setlists free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SongBook+ or Setlists?

SongBook+ is rated higher. SongBook+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Setlists averages 2.1 from 183 ratings.

### Do SongBook+ or Setlists have ads?

Neither SongBook+ nor Setlists shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SongBook+ or Setlists?

SongBook+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Setlists every 6 weeks. Most recently, SongBook+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Setlists on September 23, 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.*