# Setlists vs Setlist Helper

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Setlists | Setlist Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlists/id499588331/reviews) | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-helper/id939098002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 13.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bombing Brain Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/327263393) | [SET LIST HELPER INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939098001) |

## What reviewers say

### Setlists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlists/id499588331)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Setlists Pro Edition | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

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