# BandHelper vs Setlist Helper

BandHelper and Setlist Helper both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of BandHelper's written reviews are positive against 44% of Setlist Helper's. BandHelper also leads on ratings volume (113 vs 8). Setlist Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BandHelper sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Setlist Helper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for BandHelper against 4.3 for Setlist Helper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BandHelper has 113 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of BandHelper's written reviews are positive against 44% of Setlist Helper's.

BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, Setlist Helper weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BandHelper | Setlist Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandhelper/id552012927/reviews) | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-helper/id939098002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arlo Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/353281976) | [SET LIST HELPER INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939098001) |

## What reviewers say

### BandHelper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandhelper/id552012927)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Solo Artist (month) | $3.00 | one-time |
| Plus - Solo Artist (month) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Pro - Solo Artist (month) | $4.00 | one-time |
| Basic - 2-5 Users (month) | $5.00 | one-time |
| Basic - 6-20 Users (month) | $7.00 | one-time |
| Plus - 2-5 Users (month) | $7.00 | one-time |
| Pro - 2-5 Users (month) | $9.00 | one-time |
| Plus - 6-20 Users (month) | $10.49 | one-time |
| Pro - 6-20 Users (month) | $14.00 | one-time |
| Basic - Solo Artist (year) | $18.00 | one-time |
| Plus - Solo Artist (year) | $28.00 | one-time |
| Pro - Solo Artist (year) | $38.00 | one-time |
| Basic - 2-5 Users (year) | $46.00 | one-time |
| Plus - 2-5 Users (year) | $70.00 | one-time |
| Basic - 6-20 Users (year) | $70.00 | one-time |
| Pro - 2-5 Users (year) | $94.00 | one-time |
| Plus - 6-20 Users (year) | $104.99 | one-time |
| Pro - 6-20 Users (year) | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
- 🤖 Seamless MIDI integration
- 💻 Convenient web interface
- 🔄 Effective sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Steep learning curve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate at times
- 💲 Subscription model may be a turnoff
- 🙅‍♀️ Not very intuitive for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues between devices
- Compatibility problems with older hardware
- Crashes when switching between documents

**Requested features**

- Ability to add handwritten notes
- Improved scrolling and page turning
- More customization options for layouts
- Integrated metronome with visual cues


### Setlist Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-helper/id939098002)

Organize songs, lyrics, and setlists for performances or practice. This app allows musicians to store all their lyrics digitally, sync data with a web companion, and import songs from spreadsheets or PDFs. It supports Bluetooth pedals, audio file attachments, and offers features like auto-scrolling lyrics and transposition.

**Highlights:** Organize songs and lyrics into setlists, Import songs from spreadsheets and PDFs, Sync data with web companion, Support for Bluetooth pedals, Attach mp3 files to songs, Auto-scroll lyrics with adjustable speed, Transpose songs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Setlist Helper full version | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BandHelper free?

BandHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Setlist Helper free?

Setlist Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BandHelper or Setlist Helper?

BandHelper and Setlist Helper are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 113 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do BandHelper or Setlist Helper have ads?

Neither BandHelper nor Setlist Helper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BandHelper or Setlist Helper?

BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, and Setlist Helper weekly. Most recently, BandHelper was updated on October 15, 2026 and Setlist Helper on October 13, 2026.

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