Bandfix vs SetSmith
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bandfix
Organize lyrics, chords, and setlists for live performances with a modern interface and powerful tools. Manage your music library, collaborate with band members, and access your materials offline or across devices.
- Cloud storage and cross-device sync
- PDF & MusicXML import and annotation
- Audio track playback and manipulation
- Bluetooth remote control
- Autoscroll and metronome
- Transposition and capo support
- Team management and collaboration
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Manage your lyrics, chords, and setlists for live shows with a modern UI, powerful tools, and great support. Have questions, ideas, or issues? Contact us at: support@bandfix.app We will help you to quickly move your materials to Bandfix! Email us at support@bandfix.app to get started. Features: - FREE* app, no ads (*professional features available for a small fee) - Cloud storage (store files, lyrics, chords, tempo, time signature, descriptions, links, custom data; highlight chords; sync seamlessly across devices) - PDF & MusicXML (upload, annotate, and present full-screen on stage) - Audio Tracks (play, transpose, and change speed for rehearsals and live performances) - Bluetooth remote control (use hands-free Bluetooth pedals to scroll, switch songs, and play audio tracks or transpose while on stage) - Autoscroll (set a timer to scroll song content) - MIDI (trigger MIDI commands from in-app events, and control the app remotely using MIDI) - Metronome - Tuner - Transposition (change song key on the fly) - Capo (specify key or fret you want and see correct chords to play) - User feature votes (suggest and vote for features to be quickly implemented) - Offline mode (access materials even without an internet connection) - Cross-platform (install on any mobile/tablet device or use in a web browser with seamless synchronization) - Migration (move your materials to Bandfix; email us at support@bandfix.by to get started) - Nashville Number System (easily switch between numbers and chords) - Live mode (present any content in full-screen) - Team management (join bands or invite others to share and collaborate) - Library (import any song from the internet) - Setlists (plan upcoming rehearsals and performances; keep your team prepared, monitor involvement, and see recently used songs) - Notifications (receive setlist changes and important reminders) - Clean, intuitive, and user-friendly interface (easy to learn, understand, and use) - Intelligent assistance (the app recommends actions to help organize your band) - Web app version (use a laptop for even more convenient editing: https://bandfix.app/app) - Search (find songs or setlists using any phrase you remember) - Social login & signup (fast, reliable, and secure access to your materials) - Print setlists and songs (share paper versions with those who prefer them; fine-tune what to print) - Active development (more exciting features coming soon; we're open to your suggestions) Terms of Use: https://bandfix.app/legal/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://bandfix.app/legal/privacy-policy.html
SetSmith
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SetSmith is a setlist and sheet music manager designed for musicians who perform live. Prepare rehearsals faster, stay organized on stage, and focus on your performance instead of your screen. Whether you play solo, in a band, or lead an ensemble, SetSmith keeps your music ready when it matters. SetSmith is ideal for bands, solo performers, musical directors, church teams, orchestras, and any musician using digital sheet music during rehearsals or concerts. - Create and edit multiple setlists - Reorder songs with drag and drop - Use colors, tags, and band labels - Fast search and smart tag suggestions - Quick access to recent setlists Each song can include: - PDF sheet music - Lyrics and chords - Chord notation - MP3 reference audio - Notes and annotations All content is cached for offline use, so your music is always available on stage. Annotate your sheet music: - Write directly on PDFs - Annotate text - Annotate musical symbols like a staff - Adjustable pen color and stroke width - Erase individual strokes or clear pages - Zoom and pan freely - Annotations appear in Play Mode Practice with audio tools: - Built-in audio player - Playback speed control (0.5x to 1.25x) - Automatic STEMs separation - Ideal for rehearsing difficult parts Play Mode for live performance: - Continuous auto-scroll across pages - Manual page navigation with taps - Auto-scroll resumes automatically - Clean, distraction-free interface - Bluetooth pedal and keyboard support Available everywhere: SetSmith its built cloud based and its multiplatform. Bring everywhere your setlists. SetSmith helps musicians rehearse efficiently, perform confidently, and stay focused on the music. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Bandfix and SetSmith are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Bandfix sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SetSmith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bandfix ships an update every 4 days, SetSmith every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bandfix | SetSmith |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (76 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 99.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nullflip | Alejandro Albala |
In-app purchases
Bandfix
- Performer (Month)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Headliner (Month)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Legend (Month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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- Performer (Year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- Headliner (Year)1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Legend (Year)1 Month trial$99.991 Year
- Tips$0.99
- Tips+$4.99
- Tips++$9.99
SetSmith
- SetSmith Pro$2.991 Month
- SetSmith Pro$24.991 Year








