Comparison

BandHelper vs Lyric Scroller

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

Lyric Scroller

This app records your custom lyric scrolling motions and replays them hands-free. It's ideal for musicians and performers who need to read lyrics while playing an instrument or engaging with an audience. Features include set lists, auto-advance, and large, high-contrast text for visibility.

Highlights
  • Record custom scrolling motions
  • Hands-free lyric playback
  • Set list creation
  • Auto-advance between songs
  • Large, high-contrast display
  • OSC message control
Features
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Lyric Scroller allows you to type in your lyrics, record the exact motion of scrolling them on the screen, and then replay those motions. The words will automatically move for you, exactly how you scrolled them the first time. This leaves you free to play an instrument or wave to the crowd. You can even externally-start the scroll playback using OSC Messages! Perfect for karaoke singers, musicians who play to a click track, and even public speakers. Never forget a word again. Large text and a high-contrast interface make it easy to see from longer distances and in low-light conditions. -> Tap the arrow button to rearrange your songs. -> Tap the Arm button to get ready to record your scrolling motions. -> Tap the record button to begin recording. Tap again to end recording. -> Enable Auto-Advance in Settings to automatically display the next song when the current one is finished. -> Now the long-awaited Set Lists feature allows you to create set lists with different songs and order them as you please within the set.

Screenshots

BandHelper4 screens
Lyric Scroller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BandHelper at Free against Lyric Scroller's $5.99. BandHelper also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (78% vs 38%). Lyric Scroller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). On 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

BandHelper is free to download; Lyric Scroller costs $5.99 up front. BandHelper sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Lyric Scroller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BandHelper holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BandHelper has 113 ratings behind it against 6, 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 38% of Lyric Scroller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, Lyric Scroller every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
BandHelper versus Lyric Scroller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandHelperLyric Scroller
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.3 (113 ratings) — better2.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlo LeachMatthew Rosemeier

Customer experience

BandHelper

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

Lyric Scroller

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative43.8%

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

Lyric Scroller

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

Lyric Scroller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BandHelper free?
BandHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lyric Scroller free?
Lyric Scroller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BandHelper or Lyric Scroller?
BandHelper is rated higher. BandHelper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Lyric Scroller averages 2.7 from 6 ratings.
Do BandHelper or Lyric Scroller have ads?
Neither BandHelper nor Lyric Scroller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BandHelper or Lyric Scroller?
BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, and Lyric Scroller every 4 months. Most recently, BandHelper was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lyric Scroller on October 29, 2026.

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