Comparison

Setlists vs SongSheet Pro

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

Head to head
About

Setlists

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
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New Version 2.1 - Now with backing tracks and metronome! Catalog your repertoire. Prompt your lyrics live on stage. Keep everyone in sync. If you perform live on stage, alone or with a group, Setlists will make you a better professional. Forget carrying around heavy binders of paper and writing up tonight’s set on a napkin with a Sharpie. Setlists puts your entire song catalog into one simple app for your iPad or iPhone. Organize your songs into sets and prompt the lyrics and chords during live performance on multiple devices for everyone in the band. Setlists is a free download, so you can see why so many use Setlists as their song organizer and lyric prompter of choice. With a one-time in-app purchase, you can unlock all of the unlimited and advanced features Setlists has to offer.[1] Song Catalog Store information about every song in your catalog. Artist, title, tempo, duration, key signature, lyrics, and now even chords. Your catalog will store all the information you need to design the perfect set for tonight’s performance. Lyric Prompting Prompt your lyrics like a pro. Full screen and in the font and color of your choice. Advance with a simple swipe or with the touch of a Bluetooth foot pedal or hand switch. Alternatively, if you have your hands full with an instrument, auto-scroll your lyrics at your desired pace. Chord Changes Add chord changes to your lyric sheets in a variety of styles, with fingering charts for guitar, ukulele, baritone ukulele, banjo, 5-string banjo, and mandolin. You’ll never have to worry about forgetting that chord progression again. Backing Tracks (new in 2.1) Select a track from your iTunes Library to play as a backing track for a song! Metronome / Click (new in 2.1) Choose a BPM for a song, turn on the new click feature, and let Setlists keep you on tempo! Bluetooth Foot Pedal Support Control lyric prompting from a variety of Bluetooth foot pedal and hand controlled devices, including those from AirTurn, iRig, Cicada and more. Jam Session Those who perform in a group can keep everyone in sync using the Jam Session feature. Connect an additional iOS device for every member of the group, and each performer can have his or her own view of the lyrics, the upcoming songs in the set, or both.[2] Sync and Backup You spend a lot of time organizing your song catalog and entering all that precious data. Now you can back it all up using iCloud or Dropbox. Have an iPhone and an iPad? Now you can keep your catalog in sync on all of your personal iOS devices.[3] Apple Watch On the watch, you can see current and upcoming song information and advance to the next song with a tap on your wrist. And Much More… *Import songs in .txt, .rtf and .docx formats, from a variety of sources, including Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, and iTunes. Or search for songs on the web to quickly copy lyrics. *Export songs once they’ve been formatted, to share or keep a backup copy. *Add songs in ChordPro: Setlists is now compatible with the ChordPro format. *Use Rich Text formatting to add bold, underline, and multiple colors to your songs. *Print or email your songs or sets right from your iOS device. (Requires an iOS compatible printer) *Keep notes on any song you like, such as keyboard patches, number of repetitions for a chorus, who starts the song, etc. Download and try Setlists today for free, and see why it’s the professional’s choice. 1. Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited songs and sets, unlimited Jam Sessions, and backup/sync to all your iOS devices. 2. Split view mode available on iPad only. Pro upgrade will unlock unlimited Jam Sessions. Each participating device must be upgraded. 3. Backup and Sync require Pro upgrade. Setlists was made by and for performing musicians. We value your feedback! If you have any feedback or questions about the app please let us know at: support@bombingbrain.com

About

SongSheet Pro

Manage your song library and setlists on your mobile device. Easily edit, transpose, and organize your music with features like autoscrolling, Bluetooth pedal control, and lyrics projection. Ideal for musicians, songwriters, and worship leaders.

Highlights
  • Unlimited songs and setlists
  • Easy song editing and transposing
  • Autoscrolling and Bluetooth pedal support
  • Lyrics projection for audience
  • Fast search and filtering
  • Import/export in various formats
  • Camera scanning for songs
Features
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Lose the heavy binder. SongSheet Pro turns your iPad or iPhone into a complete digital songbook — with setlists, fast editing, instant transposing, auto-scroll, Bluetooth pedal control, lyrics projection, and more — for guitar, piano, vocals, and worship. Whether you're a performer, songwriter, worship leader, hymn book curator, or music teacher, SongSheet Pro replaces stacks of paper sheet music with one beautifully organized library that travels with you to every gig, rehearsal, or Sunday service. **WHY MUSICIANS CHOOSE SONGSHEET PRO** • Built natively for iPad and iPhone — fast, focused, and free of clutter • A true editor for lyrics and chords — not just a PDF viewer — with instant transposing and drag-and-drop rearrangement • Crisp, beautifully typeset chord charts that look as good on stage as they do in print • Setlists with running time, drag-and-drop reordering, and one-tap navigation between songs • A free companion Remote app for hands-free page turns from your iPhone • Active, customer-driven development — regular updates shaped by working musicians **MANAGE SONGS AND SETLISTS** • Unlimited songs and setlists • Write new songs or paste lyrics from the web • Tag songs for easy sorting and filtering • Lightning-fast search • Reorder, duplicate, and drag-and-drop with ease • Setlists show total running time • Slide Over, Split View, and multi-window support on iPad • Import via AirDrop, iCloud, Dropbox, Files, or other apps • Scan songs with your camera, or import images and convert them to editable text with OCR • Import directly from WorshipReady.com • Opens ChordPro, PDF, and many other common formats **POWERFUL EDITING** • Custom editor for chord charts with comments and guitar tabs support • Instant transposing with chord updates • Editable chord palette • Drag-and-drop text and stanza rearrangement • Precise chord placement and quick chord editing **SHARING AND PRINTING** • Share via AirDrop, Messages, or email • Full-screen live preview for printing and PDF export • AirPrint with control over page size, orientation, margins, fonts, spacing, and chord display • Back up your entire library — songs, setlists, tags, and themes — to a single file, and restore any time **PERFORM IN STYLE** • Crisp, beautifully typeset chord charts and lead sheets • Auto-scroll, arrangements, and Bluetooth pedal support — keep your hands on your instrument • Built-in metronome • Control SongSheet Pro on your iPad with the free Remote app for iPhone or iPod touch — perfect for hands-free use on stage or at the music stand • Built-in display themes for editing, dim-lit stages, and audience projection — or customize colors, fonts, spacing, and chord styling to match your setup • Project lyrics for sing-alongs — ideal for worship services, classrooms, and family gatherings • Add backing tracks from your music library Trusted by thousands of musicians, worship teams, and bands every month, SongSheet Pro keeps getting better with regular updates shaped by your feedback. Got an idea? We'd love to hear it. **Download SongSheet Pro today and take your whole repertoire with you — every song, every setlist, every stage.** Email: support@songsheetapp.com Web: https://songsheetapp.com Terms: https://songsheetapp.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Setlists4 screens
SongSheet Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SongSheet Pro at 73% against Setlists's 16%. SongSheet Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Setlists's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Setlists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SongSheet Pro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SongSheet Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SongSheet Pro has 2.7K ratings behind it against 183, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Setlists's written reviews are positive against 73% of SongSheet Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setlists ships an update every 6 weeks, SongSheet Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Setlists versus SongSheet Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetlistsSongSheet Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (183 ratings)4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews73.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1832.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBombing Brain InteractiveGhostdust

Customer experience

Setlists

All ratings183 ratings
Positive21.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative71.0%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative74.4%

SongSheet Pro

All ratings2,679 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative20.7%

User reviews

Setlists

From 183 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

SongSheet Pro

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Helpful for learning the ukulele
  • 👍 Perfect for worship set lists
  • 🚀 Great response time from admin
  • 👍 Reliable app for years

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🐛 Bluetooth page turner functionality issues
  • 🐛 Keyboard disappears when Bluetooth connected
  • 🐛 Losing all songs after update
  • 🐛 Unresponsive app during performance

Bugs and requests

Setlists

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

SongSheet Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Losing all songs after update
  • Keyboard disappearing when Bluetooth connected
  • Unresponsive app during performance
  • Formatting issues when importing songs
  • Bluetooth page turner functionality issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Nashville number system for chords
  • Allow custom/favorite chords in library
  • Ability to annotate/highlight lyrics
  • Add chord diagrams
  • Improve song import/editing experience
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  • Add a metronome feature
  • Allow changing text/chord colors
  • Improve set list management features
  • Add voice note capabilities
  • Improve PDF handling and annotation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Setlists

One-time1
  • Setlists Pro Edition$19.99
9 purchases

SongSheet Pro

Subscriptions5
  • Earlybird Monthly Upgrade$2.991 Month
  • SongSheet Pro Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • SongSheet Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Earlybird Annual Upgrade$29.991 Year
  • SongSheet Pro Annual$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 14 Day TrialFree
  • 5 Day TrialFree
  • Earlybird Lifetime Upgrade$79.99
Show 1 more
  • All features lifetime$129.99

Questions

Is Setlists free?
Setlists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SongSheet Pro free?
SongSheet Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Setlists or SongSheet Pro?
SongSheet Pro is rated higher. Setlists averages 2.1 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while SongSheet Pro averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Setlists or SongSheet Pro have ads?
Neither Setlists nor SongSheet Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setlists or SongSheet Pro?
Setlists ships an update every 6 weeks, and SongSheet Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Setlists was updated on September 23, 2026 and SongSheet Pro on October 15, 2026.

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