Comparison

Setlists vs LivePrompter 2

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

LivePrompter 2

This application helps live musicians display and automatically scroll song lyrics and chords. It supports ChordPro files, allows for easy transposition, and can be controlled remotely via MIDI or a network connection. Organize your entire song repertoire into setlists and collections for seamless live performances.

Highlights
  • Display lyrics and chords
  • Automatic scrolling
  • ChordPro file support
  • Transpose songs
  • Remote MIDI control
  • Setlist organization
  • Networked device control
Features
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LivePrompter is a teleprompter for live musicians - it helps you show and automatically scroll the lyrics and chords of your song. Its Windows version is already being used for live gigs and rehearsals by musicians across the world. Now the second generation is here, running on multiple platforms, so you can use it on your smartphone or tablet! Built for live musicians - Display lyrics and chords of your songs in nice & friendly type and colors - Automatically scroll your lyrics in time with the song, without the need to manually turn pages (of course you can still do that if you want to) - Use text files in the popular ChordPro format that combines lyrics and chords; thousands of songs are readily available on the Web - Easily transpose songs or adapt the displayed chords for capo use on your guitar Hassle-free operations - LivePrompter is designed to be used on-stage with a minimum of interaction - Operate easily via touch screen or keyboard - A complete live performance can be operated with just one pedal, button or key - Control LivePrompter remotely via MIDI, or send MIDI commands to connected equipment - Create a network connection between LivePrompter devices, controlling them from a "master" device Organize your repertoire - Organize your songs in setlists and step through them in sequence - Create collections of songs ("books") within your repertoire (e.g. "Live Songs", "Unplugged", ...) - Create multiple LivePrompter configurations and repertoire directories to manage different projects or bands - Share song files among band members, with individual content shown for each musician from the same song file Did I mention it's free? - Yes, LivePrompter is absolutely free, no strings attached, no ads, no hidden features, no phoning home. I built it for my own use, and I couldn’t be happier if other musicians find it useful for their own live experience. IMPORTANT: LivePrompter needs your song files to be stored in a Dropbox folder, so you’ll need a Dropbox account to use LivePrompter. You will need to authorize LivePrompter to access your Dropbox, so the song files can be downloaded to your mobile device.

Screenshots

Setlists4 screens
LivePrompter 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LivePrompter 2 at 3.4 against Setlists's 2.1. LivePrompter 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (50% vs 16%). Setlists's advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. LivePrompter 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LivePrompter 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Setlists has 183 ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of LivePrompter 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setlists ships an update every 6 weeks, LivePrompter 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Setlists versus LivePrompter 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetlistsLivePrompter 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (183 ratings)3.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings183 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBombing Brain InteractiveTorsten Ecke

Customer experience

Setlists

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

LivePrompter 2

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

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

LivePrompter 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Setlists

One-time1
  • Setlists Pro Edition$19.99
None

LivePrompter 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Setlists free?
Setlists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LivePrompter 2 free?
LivePrompter 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Setlists or LivePrompter 2?
LivePrompter 2 is rated higher. Setlists averages 2.1 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while LivePrompter 2 averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Setlists or LivePrompter 2 have ads?
Neither Setlists nor LivePrompter 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setlists or LivePrompter 2?
Setlists ships an update every 6 weeks, and LivePrompter 2 monthly. Most recently, Setlists was updated on September 23, 2026 and LivePrompter 2 on October 1, 2026.

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