Comparison

Setlists! vs The Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Setlists!

Relive your live music experiences with this concert companion. Browse attended shows, explore venue histories, and discover artist performances. Track your concert memories and view detailed setlists from past events.

Highlights
  • Track concert memories
  • Browse attended shows
  • Discover venue histories
  • Explore artist performances
  • View detailed setlists
  • Concert attendance statistics
Features
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Track your concert memories with this concert-going companion app. Browse your attended shows, discover venue histories, and explore artist performances all in one place. * View detailed setlists from your attended concerts * Explore venue histories and see all shows performed there * Browse artist profiles with comprehensive tour histories * Clean, modern interface designed for iOS * Quick access to your recent shows and favorite venues * View statistics about your concert attendance Perfect for music lovers and concert-goers who want to relive their live music experiences and discover new shows at their favorite venues.

About

The Studio

Connect with musicians worldwide to create music together. Discover, book, and collaborate with professionals, or use AI to generate tracks. Manage projects, take lessons, and get your songs professionally recorded.

Highlights
  • Discover and book musicians
  • AI music track generation
  • Live video and audio collaboration
  • One-on-one music classes
  • Project management tools
  • Professional recording and production services
  • Real-time language translation
Features
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The Studio is the ultimate platform for music creators and artists to connect with world-class musicians, collaborate, and create together — no matter where they are. Whether you're a songwriter looking for a session musician, a producer seeking creative input, or an artist who wants to work with professionals remotely, The Studio brings your musical vision to life. DISCOVER & BOOK MUSICIANS • Browse a directory of talented, verified musicians, producers, arrangers, and music tutors • Filter by instrument, genre, and availability • View profiles and listen to samples • Book sessions with just a few taps AI MUSIC CREATOR • Generate original music tracks powered by AI • Describe your vision and let AI bring it to life then book a musician to improve and make it human • Perfect for demos, inspiration, and creative exploration LIVE SESSIONS & COLLABORATION • High-quality video calls designed for music collaboration • HQ audio streaming for real-time interaction • Ideal for creative sessions and collaboration • Works alongside your favorite DAW MUSIC CLASSES • Book one-on-one music lessons with professional musicians • Learn instruments, production, and songwriting from the best PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PERFECT ON THE GO) • Organize all your music projects in one place • Track session history and upcoming bookings • Real-time messaging with your collaborators • Share files and deliverables securely • Push notifications keep you updated on new bookings and messages • Access your sessions anytime, anywhere REAL-TIME LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE • Optional AI-assisted live translation to help creators and musicians communicate across languages — speak your language, hear theirs • Designed to support collaboration — all music creation and performances are fully human FOR MUSICIANS • Set availability and manage bookings • Communicate with creators • Track sessions and earnings • Manage your schedule from anywhere • Partner musicians who provide services on the platform join by invitation. Creators, songwriters, and artists can sign up freely to book sessions PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • Get your songs recorded by real humans — top musicians, including Grammy winners, Grammy nominees, and artists who perform with major acts and TV shows • One-on-one music production consultation to shape ideas, define direction, and turn concepts into finished productions • Professional arranging services to elevate your music • Transparent pricing with subscriber discounts ALL-ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION • Unlimited session bookings with musicians, producers, and arrangers • Cancel anytime MOBILE & DESKTOP EXPERIENCE • The Studio mobile app is ideal for accessing your recording sessions on the go — manage projects, book musicians, message collaborators, and review session details anytime, anywhere • Live recording sessions are best experienced on the desktop (computer) version, while the mobile app is perfect for managing sessions on the go WHY THE STUDIO? • Built by musicians, for musicians. We understand the creative process and designed every feature to make remote collaboration feel natural and inspiring • No scheduling headaches. No complicated setups. Just connect, collaborate, and create GETTING STARTED • Create your account • Browse musicians, producers, arrangers, or music tutors • Book your first session • Connect and make music Questions? Contact us at support@sessionsboutique.com

Screenshots

Setlists!4 screens
The Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Setlists! at every 2 days against The Studio's every 2 weeks. Setlists! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Setlists! against 5.0 for The Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setlists! ships an update every 2 days, The Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Setlists! versus The Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetlists!The Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAvery JonesSessions Boutique, LLC

Customer experience

Setlists!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Setlists!

No in-app purchases

None

The Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Setlists! free?
Setlists! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Studio free?
The Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Setlists! or The Studio?
Setlists! and The Studio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Setlists! or The Studio have ads?
Neither Setlists! nor The Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setlists! or The Studio?
Setlists! ships an update every 2 days, and The Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Setlists! was updated on September 28, 2026 and The Studio on October 12, 2026.

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