Comparison

BandHelper vs LiveNote

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

LiveNote

Manage your live music event attendance, setlists, and schedules in one place. This app helps you record details of concerts and festivals, visualize your attendance statistics, and archive memories with images. It's designed for dedicated music fans who attend frequent live events.

Highlights
  • Detailed live event recording
  • Setlist saving and playback
  • Calendar and schedule management
  • Comprehensive attendance statistics
  • Artist-specific participation data
  • Image archiving for memories
Features
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あなたのライブライフを、このアプリ一つで。 「LiveNote」は、音楽ライブやフェスの参戦記録、セットリスト、予定などを簡単に管理できるライブ専用の記録アプリです。 ライブの思い出や、熱狂の瞬間をきれいに残しませんか? 【アプリの概要】 「あのライブのセトリ、何だったっけ?」「今年何回フェスに行ったかな?」「来月のライブ予定を確認したい」 LiveNoteは、そんな音楽好き・ライブキッズ・全国のフェスを駆け巡る音楽好きのための必須ツールです。 手書きのメモや汎用アプリではなく、ライブ専用に特化した機能であなただけの参戦ヒストリーを構築できます。 【主な機能】 ■ライブ情報の詳細記録 出演バンド、日時、会場名はもちろん、「ワンマン」「対バン」「フェス」などの種別も細かく記録可能。 ■セットリスト(セトリ)の保存 ライブの醍醐味であるセットリストを記録。後から見返して、イヤホンでプレイリストを再現しながら余韻に浸ることができます。 ■カレンダー&参戦スケジュールの管理 これからのライブ予定もアプリで一括管理。チケットの発券日や遠征のスケジュール調整にも役立ちます。 ■充実のライブ統計機能 「今年は合計何本ライブに行った?」「フェスとライブハウスの割合は?」など、あなたの参戦状況を年別・種別でグラフ化します。 ■アーティスト別の詳細データ バンドごとの総参戦回数や、年別の参加履歴、過去のセトリを一覧表示。今年一番ライブを観たバンドが一目でわかります。 ■思い出を画像でアーカイブ チケットの半券、ボロボロになったリストバンド、終演後のステージ写真などをライブ情報と一緒に保存。テキストだけでなく視覚的にも記録を残せます。 【こんな方におすすめ!】 ・毎週末のようにライブハウスやサーキットイベントに通っている方 ・春フェスから年末のカウントダウンフェスまで年中フェスに行きたい方 ・過去のセットリストを記録して、後からエモい気分に浸りたい方 ・バンドごとの参戦回数やライブの統計データを可視化したい方 【プレミアムプラン(サブスクリプション)について】 LiveNoteは基本的な機能を無料でお使いいただけますが、プレミアムプランにご登録いただくと、より便利で拡張された機能をご利用いただけます。(※詳細はアプリ内の案内をご確認ください)

Screenshots

BandHelper4 screens
LiveNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveNote at none against BandHelper's 10. LiveNote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). BandHelper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. LiveNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for BandHelper against 4.3 for LiveNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 225 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of BandHelper's written reviews are positive against 76% of LiveNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BandHelper versus LiveNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandHelperLiveNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (113 ratings)4.3 (225 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews — better76.2% of reviews
Number of ratings113225 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlo LeachHiromu Kishida

Customer experience

BandHelper

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

LiveNote

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral19.0%
Negative4.8%

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

LiveNote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BandHelper

One-time10
  • Basic - Solo Artist (month)$3.00
  • Pro - Solo Artist (month)$4.00
  • Basic - 2-5 Users (month)$5.00
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  • Basic - 6-20 Users (month)$7.00
  • Pro - 2-5 Users (month)$9.00
  • Pro - 6-20 Users (month)$14.00
  • Basic - Solo Artist (year)$18.00
  • Pro - Solo Artist (year)$38.00
  • Basic - 2-5 Users (year)$46.00
  • Pro - 2-5 Users (year)$94.00
None

LiveNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BandHelper free?
BandHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveNote free?
LiveNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BandHelper or LiveNote?
LiveNote is rated higher. BandHelper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while LiveNote averages 4.3 from 225 ratings.
Do BandHelper or LiveNote have ads?
LiveNote shows ads; BandHelper does not.
Which is updated more often, BandHelper or LiveNote?
BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, and LiveNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, BandHelper was updated on November 1, 2026 and LiveNote on November 3, 2026.

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