Comparison

BandHelper vs ShowOne

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

ShowOne

This app provides musicians with a stable and flexible platform for playing backing tracks live. It offers automatic click tracks, tempo and pitch control, and customizable count-offs. Easily import and organize your music for any live or rehearsal setting.

Highlights
  • Automatic click sync
  • Tempo and pitch control
  • Voice and visual count-offs
  • Unlimited set creation
  • Customizable click sounds
  • Split audio output
  • MIDI compatibility
Features
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ShowOne is a pro app for musicians who use backing tracks live. You supply the music - we give you the features, flexibility, and stability to play your tracks in any live or rehearsal situation, right from your iPhone or iPad. Never again worry about printing click tracks, lugging cumbersome and expensive audio equipment to shows, or being stuck with songs in the wrong key or tempo. ▸ Featured in: Modern Drummer ("6 More Mobile Apps Every Drummer Should Know"), Keyboard Magazine, DRUM! Magazine, Electronic Musician Magazine, Bass Musician Mag, App Advice, Discchord, Music App Blog, and more KEY FEATURES • Automatic click that syncs with your music • Control each track's tempo, pitch, volume, start/end and more • Voice and visual count-offs for any track • Create unlimited sets; add/remove/reorder tracks easily; have tracks automatically play into next • Choose from several custom and familiar click sounds • Audio is split out the headphone jack so the musicians and audience only hear what they need to • Rock solid and stable - no skips or glitches • Clear and intuitive user interface - easy to read in high pressure live situations and on dark stages • Import your music fast and privately via cloud (Dropbox, iCloud, etc) or iTunes File Sharing • Use tracks that you’ve pre-recorded with clicks and cues to one side for more versatility ("User Cue" feature) • Works with 3rd party interfaces from Apogee, PreSonus, iConnectivity, and many more • Backup/restore to cloud and share via Airdrop all of your tracks and sets across multiple devices ▸ Features 4-channel operation! Send full stereo mix to audience with further cue routing options (available as in-app purchase, compatible interface required) • NEW - iPadOS version in portrait and landscape orientation ▸ MIDI-compatible! Control ShowOne's transport with an external keyboard, drum pad or footswitch via MIDI interface. Control and sync with external gear with MIDI Clock output and per-track Program/Bank changes. Available as in-app purchases. ▸ ShowOne was created by an internationally known recording and touring artist and professional stage manager from the ground up with an eye toward what real musicians need. MORE FEATURES • High quality time/pitch algorithm • Click Mute/Delay/Accent are all adjustable for control over your time-keeping • Exclusive ShowOne Crosstalk Control to help reduce crosstalk or bleed when splitting out headphone jack • Works with most audio files (WAV/AIFF/MP3/AAC), 24 bit and up to 96k • Big, striking Transport for ease of control • Bar Counter, Tempo and Pitch displays so you always know where you are • Free version is full-featured, limited to 2 user tracks at a time (unlimited track imports with paid version) VERSATILE AND DEPENDABLE • Made for iPhone® and iPad® (works on iPod touch®) • Simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for the pros. • Great for drummers, keyboard players, guitar or bass players, musical directors - whoever deals with backing tracks! • National touring acts, local/regional bands, cover bands, church bands, solo artists, street performers, theater troupes - anything! • AND - it works as a solid backup solution for more advanced setups • AND - it’s an excellent practice tool as well! Speed up and slow down tracks with metronome for learning parts, change the pitch, etc. MORE PRAISE FOR SHOWONE! ▸ "...it will probably pay for itself in convenience before you finish your first gig." - Music App Blog ▸ "ShowOne is the perfect tool for running tracks on stage or in rehearsal - no need to invest in a bunch of new gear!" - Nick Wheeler, All-American Rejects ▸ "Blown away by ShowOne…this software is the bomb!" - Bruce Murphy, Men Without Hats ▸ "Thanks for developing such a great app!" - Phil Bennett, Starship - - - - - - - - - - Go to www.ShowOneApp.com, check out the vids and FAQs, or drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you! And please LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW after you've used the app a bit.

Screenshots

BandHelper4 screens
ShowOne4 screens

Verdict

The call

BandHelper and ShowOne both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of BandHelper's written reviews are positive against 60% of ShowOne's. BandHelper also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). ShowOne's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and ShowOne sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for BandHelper against 4.2 for ShowOne. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 106 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of BandHelper's written reviews are positive against 60% of ShowOne's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, ShowOne every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BandHelper versus ShowOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandHelperShowOne
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (113 ratings) — better4.2 (106 ratings)
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews — better60.3% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better106
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlo LeachOne Zero One Audio

Customer experience

BandHelper

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

ShowOne

All ratings106 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral12.4%
Negative27.3%

User reviews

BandHelper

From 113 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ShowOne

From 106 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to import audio files from multiple sources
  • 🎵 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • ⚙️ Flexible tempo and pitch adjustment without quality loss
  • 🎚️ Effective click track and cue functionality
  • 📱 Works reliably on iPhone and iPad

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent import failures and crashes
  • 📱 Portrait-only orientation, no landscape mode
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and unclear pricing structure
  • 🔋 Significant battery drain during use
  • ❌ Limited track capacity in free version (5 songs max)

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

ShowOne

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when importing tracks
  • Imported tracks not appearing in ShowOne despite file transfer
  • Click track goes out of sync during playback
  • Pitch adjustment causes digital garbling noise
  • Data loss after app updates
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  • Restore purchases not working properly
  • Support contact unavailable or unresponsive
  • Custom click sound reverts to default on app restart
  • Audio stops mid-song sporadically
  • Set creation causes app to crash
  • Purchase registration failures requiring app reinstall
  • Song titles change to lowercase after import
  • Click track panning issues despite in-app purchases
  • Background battery drain (80%+ usage reported)

Requested features

21 requests
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Larger, more accessible play/pause button
  • True 4-channel audio output capability
  • Multiple tempo changes within a single track
  • Additional time signatures (3/4, 5/4, 7/4, etc.)
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  • Crossfades between tracks for seamless transitions
  • Loop and repeat functionality
  • Trim by milliseconds instead of bars only
  • Auto-play playlist with customizable gaps between songs
  • Track duration display in set edit screen
  • Automated volume balancing assistance
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • MIDI program change functionality
  • Voice cues and lyric display integration
  • Ability to add songs without backing tracks to setlist
  • Bulk import for multiple tracks at once
  • Half-step tempo precision (e.g., 68.5 BPM)
  • Click start delay customization
  • Waveform visualization with playhead
  • Backup and restore functionality as standard feature
  • Ability to disable click per-song default settings

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
6 purchases

ShowOne

One-time6
  • Click Track Pack 1$0.99
  • MIDI Transport$3.99
  • MIDI Advanced$3.99
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  • Backup Restore$7.99
  • Four Channel Mode$8.99
  • ShowOne Basic Version$14.99

Questions

Is BandHelper free?
BandHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShowOne free?
ShowOne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BandHelper or ShowOne?
BandHelper is rated higher. BandHelper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while ShowOne averages 4.2 from 106 ratings.
Do BandHelper or ShowOne have ads?
Neither BandHelper nor ShowOne shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BandHelper or ShowOne?
BandHelper ships an update fortnightly, and ShowOne every 5 weeks. Most recently, BandHelper was updated on November 1, 2026 and ShowOne on November 6, 2026.

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