Comparison

SongBook+ 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

SongBook+

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
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SongBook+ is the digital songbook for musicians who want to use lyrics, sheet music, setlists, backing tracks, videos, and MIDI features reliably on iPad, iPhone, or Mac. Whether you practice privately, play as a hobby musician, perform solo with a keyboard, sing with backing tracks, play in a cover band, or manage a large repertoire: SongBook+ helps you prepare your songs clearly and access them quickly whenever you need them. SongBook+ can be used free of charge with up to 15 songs. For larger repertoires, the full version can be unlocked via in-app purchase or subscription. Note: SongBook+ does not include ready-made lyrics, sheet music, backing tracks, or other files. The app is used to display, organize, and play back your own files. For lyrics, sheet music, and setlists: - Display PDF, TXT, images, LRC, and ChordPro - Create playlists and live setlists - Search, sort, tag, and organize songs in multiple books - Add annotations, chords, symbols, highlights, and handwritten notes - Turn pages or scroll smoothly - Turn pages or scroll automatically - Record the song position with your finger and play it back later in karaoke style - Import lyrics from MIDI and MP3 files - Photograph lyrics and sheet music with the camera and convert them to PDFs For backing tracks, audio, and video: - Play MP3, WAV, AIFF, and M4A files - Use up to 5 stereo audio files in sync - Mixer with volume controls and equalizer globally and per song - Global balance/pan controls and assignment of audio channels to external audio outputs - Use separate audio outputs with external hardware, for example for click tracks - Play MIDI files through external sound modules - Play karaoke videos directly on the iPad - Output videos matching the song to an external monitor or projector - Use loops for audio, MIDI, and video files - Play jingles - Fade out audio smoothly For MIDI and live performance: - Recall keyboard registrations when opening a song - Send MIDI commands when opening, starting, stopping, or closing a song - Remote-control SongBook+ via MIDI or foot pedal - Trigger custom MIDI commands with configurable buttons in the document - Connect multiple iPads wirelessly and open songs in sync - Preselect the next song while the current song is still running - Use MIDI monitor, MIDI macros, MIDI routing, and MIDI THRU More practical features: - Use portrait or landscape orientation - Night mode with inverted colors - Visual and/or audible metronome - Connect and rotate an external monitor if needed - Music log for reporting to GEMA, SUISA, and other organizations - Back up, restore, export, and share data - Use multiple separate books, for example one book per band or project SongBook+ is made for musicians who want to stay in control of their repertoire: while practicing, rehearsing, teaching, in the studio, and especially live on stage. In-app purchases and sponsoring: SongBook+ can be used free of charge with up to 15 songs. For larger repertoires, the full version can be unlocked via in-app purchase or subscription. In addition, satisfied users can optionally support ongoing development and support through voluntary sponsoring. Sponsoring is not required to use the full version. Information about privacy, terms of use, and in-app purchases is available here: https://www.songbookplus.com/privacy-terms-conditions

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

SongBook+4 screens
Setlist Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Setlist Helper at weekly against SongBook+'s every 5 weeks. Setlist Helper also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). SongBook+'s advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 43%) and ratings volume (161 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. SongBook+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Setlist Helper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SongBook+ against 4.3 for Setlist Helper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SongBook+ has 161 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of SongBook+'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Setlist Helper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SongBook+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Setlist Helper weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SongBook+ versus Setlist Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSongBook+Setlist Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (161 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews — better43.0% of reviews
Number of ratings161 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBauM-Software Matthias BauerSET LIST HELPER INC.

Customer experience

SongBook+

All ratings161 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative32.0%

Setlist Helper

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral13.2%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

SongBook+

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 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
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  • Update forces repurchase of the app
  • App resets to demo mode after update
  • Issues with purchase restoration
  • App crashes iPad 2 during songs
  • Cannot share all content with another device
  • MIDI issues with specific devices (e.g., PA4x, Genos2, Roland VAccordion)
  • App not showing in settings
  • Importing from iCloud not working for some
  • Cannot edit or change font size of songs

Requested features

14 requests
  • 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
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  • Song scrolling without song option (for metronome)
  • Improvement for iPad Pro stability when switching apps
  • Better explanation for MIDI configuration
  • ChordPro format import
  • Dark mode option
  • More intuitive UI for beginners
  • Option to not open blank PDF pages
  • Wireless/MIDI selection of songs on accordion
  • Annotation feature

Setlist Helper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SongBook+

Subscriptions8
  • BRONZE sponsor (monthly)$0.991 Month
  • SILVER sponsor (monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Full version (monthly)$1.991 Month
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  • GOLD sponsor (monthly)$3.991 Month
  • BRONZE sponsor (yearly)$11.491 Year
  • Full version (yearly)$20.491 Year
  • SILVER sponsor (yearly)$22.991 Year
  • GOLD sponsor (yearly)$45.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full version$49.99
  • Updates +5 years$49.99
1 purchases

Setlist Helper

One-time1
  • Setlist Helper full version$14.99

Questions

Is SongBook+ free?
SongBook+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Setlist Helper free?
Setlist Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SongBook+ or Setlist Helper?
SongBook+ is rated higher. SongBook+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Setlist Helper averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do SongBook+ or Setlist Helper have ads?
Neither SongBook+ nor Setlist Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SongBook+ or Setlist Helper?
SongBook+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Setlist Helper weekly. Most recently, SongBook+ was updated on October 3, 2026 and Setlist Helper on October 1, 2026.

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