Comparison

Setlists 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

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

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

Setlists4 screens
Setlist Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Setlist Helper at 4.3 against Setlists's 2.1. Setlist Helper also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 16%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Setlists's advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 13.2). 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 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

Setlist Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Setlists has 183 ratings behind it against 7, 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 43% of Setlist Helper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setlists ships an update every 6 weeks, Setlist Helper weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Setlists versus Setlist Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetlistsSetlist Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (183 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews43.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings183 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — 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 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBombing Brain InteractiveSET LIST HELPER INC.

Customer experience

Setlists

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

Setlist Helper

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

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

Setlist Helper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Setlists

One-time1
  • Setlists Pro Edition$19.99
1 purchases

Setlist Helper

One-time1
  • Setlist Helper full version$14.99

Questions

Is Setlists free?
Setlists 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, Setlists or Setlist Helper?
Setlist Helper is rated higher. Setlists averages 2.1 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Setlist Helper averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Setlists or Setlist Helper have ads?
Neither Setlists nor Setlist Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setlists or Setlist Helper?
Setlists ships an update every 6 weeks, and Setlist Helper weekly. Most recently, Setlists was updated on September 23, 2026 and Setlist Helper on October 1, 2026.

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