Comparison

BandHelper vs FloorChart

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

FloorChart

Features
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FloorChart is a minimalist app designed for musicians who need to quickly see song structure while playing. Built for real rehearsal and live performance, FloorChart lets you place your phone on the ground and read your charts in a clean, large, easy-to-see format—no clutter, no distractions. Whether you use chords, numbers, or your own notes, FloorChart gives you a flexible space to write and view your songs exactly how you want.

Screenshots

BandHelper4 screens
FloorChart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FloorChart at none against BandHelper's 18. BandHelper's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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. FloorChart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, FloorChart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BandHelper versus FloorChart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandHelperFloorChart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (113 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlo LeachLucas Medeiros

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

FloorChart

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

FloorChart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BandHelper free?
BandHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FloorChart free?
FloorChart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BandHelper or FloorChart have ads?
Neither BandHelper nor FloorChart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BandHelper or FloorChart?
BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, and FloorChart every 2 months. Most recently, BandHelper was updated on October 15, 2026 and FloorChart on October 2, 2026.

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