# SongBook+ vs Setlist Helper

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SongBook+ | Setlist Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbook-plus/id447755419/reviews)** | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-helper/id939098002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 43.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BauM-Software Matthias Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/447755422) | [SET LIST HELPER INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939098001) |

## 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


### Setlist Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-helper/id939098002)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Setlist Helper full version | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*