# BandHelper vs JustChords

The clearest difference is rating: JustChords at 4.9 against BandHelper's 4.3. JustChords also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 78%) and ratings volume (356 vs 113). BandHelper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BandHelper sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and JustChords sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JustChords holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 356 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of BandHelper's written reviews are positive against 95% of JustChords's.

BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, JustChords every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BandHelper | JustChords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandhelper/id552012927/reviews) | **[4.9 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justchords/id1632968272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 113 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arlo Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/353281976) | [get started s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632968274) |

## What reviewers say

### BandHelper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandhelper/id552012927)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Solo Artist (month) | $3.00 | one-time |
| Pro - Solo Artist (month) | $4.00 | one-time |
| Basic - 2-5 Users (month) | $5.00 | one-time |
| Basic - 6-20 Users (month) | $7.00 | one-time |
| Pro - 2-5 Users (month) | $9.00 | one-time |
| Pro - 6-20 Users (month) | $14.00 | one-time |
| Basic - Solo Artist (year) | $18.00 | one-time |
| Pro - Solo Artist (year) | $38.00 | one-time |
| Basic - 2-5 Users (year) | $46.00 | one-time |
| Pro - 2-5 Users (year) | $94.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
- 🤖 Seamless MIDI integration
- 💻 Convenient web interface
- 🔄 Effective sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Steep learning curve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate at times
- 💲 Subscription model may be a turnoff
- 🙅‍♀️ Not very intuitive for beginners

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### JustChords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justchords/id1632968272)

Organize your song library with chord charts and lyrics. Create or import songs, sync across devices, and build setlists for live performances. Supports various music notations and audio playback.

**Highlights:** Chord chart and lyric editor, Import songs from online sources, iCloud device syncing, Setlist creation and sharing, AirPlay lyric projection, Audio player and recorder, Support for multiple music notations

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Chords! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rock On! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Thanks! | $17.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Support! | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely user-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎵 Comprehensive song library with easy import from online sources
- 💰 Completely free with no subscriptions or paywalls
- 🔄 Seamless cross-device sync via iCloud
- ✏️ Powerful editing and customization features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes during song import
- 🐛 Pinch zoom functionality stopped working
- 🐛 Songs disappear from library unexpectedly
- 🐛 App won't load songs in certain situations
- ⚠️ Multi-column view not working on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing songs from online sources
- Pinch zoom feature stopped working
- Songs disappearing from library
- App unable to load songs from library in certain conditions
- Multi-column view not functioning on iPad

**Requested features**

- Apple Pencil direct annotation with eraser capability
- Standard tag filtering logic (show songs with selected tags)
- Bluetooth pedal support for song navigation without touching device
- Web-based editor for songs
- Direct in-app sharing to other users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BandHelper free?

BandHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JustChords free?

JustChords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BandHelper or JustChords?

JustChords is rated higher. BandHelper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while JustChords averages 4.9 from 356 ratings.

### Do BandHelper or JustChords have ads?

Neither BandHelper nor JustChords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BandHelper or JustChords?

BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, and JustChords every 2 weeks. Most recently, BandHelper was updated on November 1, 2026 and JustChords on November 3, 2026.

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