Comparison

BandHelper vs Bandloop

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

Bandloop

Manage your band's music, setlists, and gigs all in one place. Track songs with details like keys and chords, organize setlists for performances, and manage gig information including venues and payments. Syncs with bandmates and a web platform.

Highlights
  • Song catalog management
  • Setlist creation and performance mode
  • Gig and venue tracking
  • Band payment splitting
  • Multi-band support
  • Live calendar synchronization
Features
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Bandloop is the all-in-one app for working musicians. Build your song catalog, drag songs into setlists, track gigs and venues, and split the payout after the show — with your whole band on the same page. Play in more than one band? Bandloop is built for it. Switch between bands with a tap, or view all your gigs, songs and setlists together in one combined view. Every band keeps its own catalog, members and money — nothing gets mixed up. • Songs — your band's catalog with keys, tunings, BPM, chords and notes • Setlists — build multi-set lists, reuse a past gig's setlist, and run them on stage with lyrics and chords • Gigs — track shows, hold dates before they're booked, confirm who's playing, and share a live calendar • Venues — keep contacts, load-in times and pay details in one place • Money — see who's owed what and settle up after each gig Invite your bandmates and everything stays in sync, on your phone and at bandloop.net.

Screenshots

BandHelper4 screens
Bandloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bandloop at 5.0 against BandHelper's 4.3. Bandloop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). BandHelper's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 3). On price, 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. Bandloop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bandloop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BandHelper has 113 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of BandHelper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bandloop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, Bandloop every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BandHelper versus Bandloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandHelperBandloop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (113 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlo LeachHooman Ahmadi

Customer experience

BandHelper

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

Bandloop

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bandloop

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

Bandloop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BandHelper free?
BandHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bandloop free?
Bandloop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BandHelper or Bandloop?
Bandloop is rated higher. BandHelper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Bandloop averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do BandHelper or Bandloop have ads?
Neither BandHelper nor Bandloop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BandHelper or Bandloop?
BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, and Bandloop every 2 days. Most recently, BandHelper was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bandloop on November 10, 2026.

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