# BandHelper vs ShowOne

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BandHelper | ShowOne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandhelper/id552012927/reviews)** | [4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showone-pro-backing-tracks/id983764757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arlo Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/353281976) | [One Zero One Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/983764756) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Solo Artist (month) | $3.00 | 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 |
| Pro - 2-5 Users (month) | $9.00 | one-time |
| Pro - 6-20 Users (month) | $14.00 | one-time |
| Basic - Solo Artist (year) | $18.00 | one-time |
| Pro - Solo Artist (year) | $38.00 | one-time |
| Basic - 2-5 Users (year) | $46.00 | one-time |
| Pro - 2-5 Users (year) | $94.00 | 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


### ShowOne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showone-pro-backing-tracks/id983764757)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Click Track Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Transport | $3.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Advanced | $3.99 | one-time |
| Backup Restore | $7.99 | one-time |
| Four Channel Mode | $8.99 | one-time |
| ShowOne Basic Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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.)


## Frequently asked 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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