Comparison

BandHelper vs Stagedyver

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

Stagedyver

Features
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Plan the show. Rock the stage. Stagedyver brings everything a band actually needs into one app — songs, setlists, a live mode, a shared plan, a public band profile, and now a musician finder. So you can focus on playing, not on spreadsheets, group chats, or PDF binders. WHAT YOU GET NEW: Find musicians near you Connect with musicians in your area — to jam, write songs, or start a band. Search by location and radius, filter by instrument and genre, switch between list and map. Browse classifieds like a digital bulletin board — or post your own — and message people directly. Setlists that keep up Build a setlist in seconds, drag the order into shape, share it with the whole band. In live mode every device stays in sync — down to the millisecond. Lyrics and chords, right where you play Attach lyrics and chords to your songs. On stage it's all there in front of you — no more juggling PDFs. Plan without the phone tag Everyone drops in their availability. You see at a glance when the band can actually play — and never start another "Who's free Saturday?" thread again. Your profile & EPK, live from day one A public band profile without building a website. Photos, audio, bio, live repertoire — ready to share with bookers. Every project, one app Main act, cover band, side project — keep them all in one place, cleanly separated, and switch with a single tap. Made for the stage: offline Songs, lyrics and setlists work offline. Even when the venue Wi-Fi gives up. Again. FREE Stagedyver is currently free — all features, unlimited songs, setlists and bands. BY MUSICIANS, FOR MUSICIANS Built by Sebastian — a singer-songwriter from Würzburg, in bands since 2004. The stuff that drives us nuts on stage didn't make it into this app. Ready in seconds: sign in with Apple or email. Questions? hello@stagedyver.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://stagedyver.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://stagedyver.app/privacy

Screenshots

BandHelper4 screens
Stagedyver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stagedyver at none against BandHelper's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Stagedyver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, Stagedyver every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BandHelper versus Stagedyver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandHelperStagedyver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (113 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlo LeachSebastian Schwarz

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

Stagedyver

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

Stagedyver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BandHelper free?
BandHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stagedyver free?
Stagedyver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BandHelper or Stagedyver have ads?
Neither BandHelper nor Stagedyver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BandHelper or Stagedyver?
BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, and Stagedyver every 10 days. Most recently, BandHelper was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stagedyver on October 28, 2026.

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