Comparison

BandHelper vs Setlist Sherlock

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

Setlist Sherlock

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Find all your favorite artist's concert setlists — powered by Setlist.fm, easily find concert setlists on the go. There's over 7 million setlists from over 300,000 artists with hundreds being added every day. Connect with Apple Music® to easily add your favorite setlists to your Apple Music library. App icon by Olga from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0.) Setlist Sherlock is not connected to or affiliated with Setlist.fm, Live Nation, Apple or any of the artists' whose setlists are available or featured in the app. Apple and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Screenshots

BandHelper4 screens
Setlist Sherlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Setlist Sherlock at none against BandHelper's 18. BandHelper's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Setlist Sherlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, Setlist Sherlock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BandHelper versus Setlist Sherlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandHelperSetlist Sherlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (113 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB31 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperArlo LeachDylan Myers

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

Setlist Sherlock

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

Setlist Sherlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BandHelper free?
BandHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Setlist Sherlock free?
Setlist Sherlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BandHelper or Setlist Sherlock have ads?
Neither BandHelper nor Setlist Sherlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BandHelper or Setlist Sherlock?
BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, and Setlist Sherlock every 3 months. Most recently, BandHelper was updated on October 23, 2026 and Setlist Sherlock on October 9, 2026.

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