Comparison

BandHelper vs L

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

Head to head
About

BandHelper

Streamline band operations with this comprehensive organizational suite. Effortlessly share music, manage setlists, and coordinate rehearsals. Enhance live performances with customizable settings and backing tracks, while also managing finances and contacts professionally.

Highlights
  • Automatic song and setlist distribution
  • Gig invitations and confirmations
  • Reference recording playback with speed/loop
  • Chord transposition
  • Customizable performance settings
  • Backing track and video playback
  • Income/expense tracking
Features
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Much more than a "songbook" app, BandHelper can organize your band and power your live show. COMMUNICATE EFFORTLESSLY • Distribute songs and set lists automatically to your bandmates • Send standardized gig invitations and confirmations • Maintain one organized source for gig details • Give sub players all the charts and recordings they need for a gig REHEARSE EFFICIENTLY • Sync set list, lyric and chord updates as you work • Play reference recordings instantly, with speed and loop controls • Transpose chords for different singers, capo positions or horn keys • Review notes and voice memos from previous rehearsals PERFORM SEAMLESSLY • Configure keyboards, effects and lighting as you change songs • Play backing tracks, click tracks and video presentations • Customize the interface or use foot switches for hands-free control • Add custom fields for personal notes and reminders MANAGE YOUR BAND PROFESSIONALLY • Track income/expenses and let band members view their earnings • Organize your booking and industry contacts • Build stage plots to send to venues • Generate invoices to send to clients *** If you have a problem or a suggestion, please contact me before writing a review. I can't troubleshoot problems through the review system, but I respond promptly to all help tickets and posts in my support forum. ***

About

L

This application allows for wireless remote control of the ZOOM LIVETRAK L-20/L-20R mixer via an iPad. It offers an intuitive interface for adjusting levels, EQ, and other settings from a distance, enabling flexible mixing scenarios.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of L-20/L-20R
  • Remote mixing from audience or stage
  • Intuitive user interface
  • 15-band stereo graphic equalizer
  • Simultaneous level meter display
  • Channel name and color settings
Features
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L-20 Control is an app that enables wireless control of the ZOOM LIVETRAK L-20/L-20R. If a BTA-1* or other wireless adapter (sold separately) for ZOOM products is connected to an L-20/L-20R, an iPad with this app can be used as a remote controller for the L-20/L-20R. *With a BTA-1, transmission up to 10 m is possible when used indoors without obstacles. L-20 Control can be used at a distance from the L-20/L-20R. For example, it can be use to mix while listening from a seat in the audience, or an iPad with the app can be provided to a performer to use for monitor mixing while the engineer uses the L-20 itself to mix for the main speakers. Features ・Simple intuitive user interface just like the L-20 ・15-band stereo graphic equalizer control ・All level meters shown simultaneously ・Name and color settings for every channel

Screenshots

BandHelper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BandHelper at 4.3 against L's 3.2. BandHelper also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 39%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). L's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.6). On price and ads 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. BandHelper sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. L asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BandHelper holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of BandHelper's written reviews are positive against 39% of L's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, L every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
BandHelper versus L: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandHelperL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (113 ratings) — better3.2 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews — better39.4% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better26
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.613.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlo LeachZOOM CORPORATION

Customer experience

BandHelper

All ratings113 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative21.1%

L

All ratings25 ratings
Positive44.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral23.9%
Negative36.6%

Bugs and requests

BandHelper

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Compatibility problems with older hardware
  • Crashes when switching between documents

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to add handwritten notes
  • Improved scrolling and page turning
  • More customization options for layouts
  • Integrated metronome with visual cues

L

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

BandHelper

One-time18
  • Basic - Solo Artist (month)$3.00
  • Plus - Solo Artist (month)$3.49
  • Pro - Solo Artist (month)$4.00
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  • Basic - 2-5 Users (month)$5.00
  • Basic - 6-20 Users (month)$7.00
  • Plus - 2-5 Users (month)$7.00
  • Pro - 2-5 Users (month)$9.00
  • Plus - 6-20 Users (month)$10.49
  • Pro - 6-20 Users (month)$14.00
  • Basic - Solo Artist (year)$18.00
  • Plus - Solo Artist (year)$28.00
  • Pro - Solo Artist (year)$38.00
  • Basic - 2-5 Users (year)$46.00
  • Plus - 2-5 Users (year)$70.00
  • Basic - 6-20 Users (year)$70.00
  • Pro - 2-5 Users (year)$94.00
  • Plus - 6-20 Users (year)$104.99
  • Pro - 6-20 Users (year)$139.99
None

L

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BandHelper free?
BandHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is L free?
L is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BandHelper or L?
BandHelper is rated higher. BandHelper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while L averages 3.2 from 26 ratings.
Do BandHelper or L have ads?
Neither BandHelper nor L shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BandHelper or L?
BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, and L every 10 months. Most recently, BandHelper was updated on October 23, 2026 and L on October 24, 2026.

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