HelloBand vs Plyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HelloBand
This app helps performers manage fan engagement and their music business through a customizable landing page accessible via a QR code. Artists can receive instant messages, digital tips, and build an email list, all while tracking fan interactions.
- QR code fan engagement
- Customizable landing pages
- Instant fan messaging
- Digital tipping
- Email list building
- Gig promotion
- Performance analytics
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HelloBand is a fan engagement app designed to help performers manage their music business all in one app! With a valid HelloBand user account, this app will be your control center to create and manage your HelloBand Landing Page. Our “One Scan Does it All” method makes it easy for an artist to build, manage and communicate with a fan database. Your unique HelloBand QR code gets generated and is used on all your marketing materials. Once a potential fan sees your QR code at a live show, they scan it with their mobile device, then their phone’s browser will open to your landing page. They immediately will have access to “All things you” on your custom programmable landing page that they will see instantly, all without having to download an app, or sign up for anything. HelloBand Features: INSTANT MESSAGE “HELLO” FEATURE Fans can scan your QR code, press the Say Hello button and message you instantly on stage! They can say hello, request a song from your in-app songlist, ask for a birthday shout-out, or even just tell you how cool you are. No need to advertise your cell number for texting, or advertising your email address for messaging. No need to promote a social media messaging app, that is tracking your every detail. Our HelloBand Say hello feature is a direct-to-you private message that you receive instantly on your device that you have on-stage. TIPS With fewer people carrying cash, and the younger generations using their hand-held devices for almost everything, HelloBand makes it simple to receive digital tips via whatever digital cash provider you use. Venmo, CashApp, PayPal… what ever digital payment provider you already use, your fans will see and have a choice to use it, even all of them if you use multiple providers. Your TIPS go right to you – Instantly! No middleman here. FOLLOW The follow feature makes it easy for a fan to join your email list. It asks for their First Name, email address and zip code. You can manage this list in your app, and even export it as csv file to your current email manager. SPOTLIGHT Create a unique tile for your landing page that directs fans to where you want. Choose an icon, color it, give it a name, tagline and URL and your fan will be directed right to it with a simple click. Promote your merch store, EPK, endorsed products, your favorite charity and so many more options! SOCIALS Fans can see and link to whatever social sites you allow on the landing page. Facebook? Instagram? Twitter? They will see them all if you choose. GIGS Your fans can see a list of all your upcoming gigs with date, time, venue name and address, and any special notes about the show. STATS See the daily totals of how many people visited your landing page, and what they took interest in and clicked through to. All clicks are tracked including individual digital payment sites, social media sites, and even your own custom spotlights! SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS The Standard Plan provides you access to all of the HelloBand features listed above as well as hosting of your custom Landing Page, accessible to fans via a custom QR Code. Your subscription will automatically renew monthly or annually, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy - https://helloband.io/privacy Terms of Use - https://helloband.io/terms Thanks for using HelloBand! We'd love to hear from you. Email us at support@helloband.io.
Plyst
This app allows musicians to share their song catalog with their audience for live requests and direct tipping. Fans can scan a QR code to browse available songs, make requests, and send tips without needing to download an app. It also provides tools for managing setlists and displaying chord charts and lyrics.
- Live song requests from audience
- Direct fan tipping without asking
- Shareable QR code for access
- Digital song catalog management
- Setlist creation and guidance
- Chord charts and lyrics display
- Direct bank account payouts
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Play what you know. Get tipped without asking. Plyst gives live musicians a better way to take song requests, collect tips, and manage their shows. Build your song catalog, start an event, and share your unique QR code. Fans scan it to browse the songs you play, request their favorites, and leave a tip from their phones. They only see the songs you choose, so every request is something you actually know. No app required for your audience. Display your QR code wherever it fits your setup: on a table sign, tip jar, merch table, printed card, or screen. SONG REQUESTS Let your audience browse your catalog and request what they want to hear. See which songs are getting the most interest and decide what makes it into the show. TIPS Fans can tip with or without requesting a song, so you can give them an easy way to support you without stopping the music to ask. Choose the tip amounts fans pick from, and change them for any show. Payments are securely processed by Stripe, and payouts go directly to your connected bank account. REQUEST QUEUE Keep incoming requests organized when the show gets busy. Plyst helps surface the songs your audience wants most, while you stay in control of what you play next. AUDIENCE MENUS Create reusable song menus for different venues, crowds, or types of gigs. Choose a menu for each event to control exactly what your audience can browse and request. Hide any song with one tap and it disappears from every menu. SEE WHAT FANS SEE Preview your fan page any time, exactly as your audience will see it, before you ever go live. PRACTICE SHOWS Try a show before your first gig. Send yourself test requests, some with tips, and queue, play, or skip them just like you would on stage. Only you can see it, and nothing is charged. New accounts start with sample songs, so you can explore everything before adding your own. SETLISTS Plan your show and arrange songs in the order you want to play them. CHORD CHARTS & LYRICS Import PDFs, text and ChordPro files, or bring your whole library over from OnSong or Songbook Pro. Change keys in one tap, and use adjustable auto-scroll to follow along at your own pace while you perform. BAND VIEW Share a live view with your bandmates so everyone can follow incoming requests and help keep the show moving. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add the songs you play. 2. Try a practice show to see how a gig runs. 3. Connect your bank account to receive tips. 4. Start an event and display your QR code. 5. Manage requests and tips while you perform. Whether you play solo, as a duo, or with a full band, Plyst keeps audience interaction organized so you can focus on the show.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: HelloBand at 27 against Plyst's 1. Plyst's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. HelloBand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Plyst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HelloBand against 5.0 for Plyst. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloBand has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HelloBand ships an update every 2 months, Plyst every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HelloBand | Plyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (27 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William Edmondson | Adam Stuber |
Customer experience
HelloBand
Plyst
In-app purchases
HelloBand
- Standard14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Standard (17% off)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
Plyst
- Plyst Pro$14.991 Month
- Plyst Pro Yearly$129.991 Year









