Comparison

SetList Pro Music vs The Live Setlists

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

Head to head
About

SetList Pro Music

Features
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SetList Pro Music is the fast, intuitive set list / setlist maker for musicians and bands. Build a show in seconds, drag-and-drop to rearrange songs or entire playlists, and watch the total run time update instantly so you always know if your set fits the slot. New: Lyric Learning Tool. Reveal lyrics one line at a time at your pace with forward and back controls and a Start Over button. First line lyric preview on each song gives you a quick cue on stage. Why musicians love it: -Instant total time: Add, remove, or reorder and your set duration auto-updates in real time. -Drag to rearrange: Tap-hold to drag songs or whole set lists into the perfect order. -One-tap export: Share/export clean set lists to bandmates for gigs, rehearsals, and sessions. -Sleek & intuitive: A focused, no-clutter design that works great on stage and at practice. -Quick review your lyrics before a show Perfect for Gigs, showcases, open mics, worship sets, theater cues, rehearsals, and studio sessions. Solo artists, duos, and full bands who need a reliable set list app that just works. Features at a glance: -Create unlimited set lists and song lists (free tier includes up to 5 songs on your first set list; adding a 6th song or creating a second set list requires starting the subscription’s 7-day free trial). -Live runtime calculator for each set. -Fast tap-to-drag reordering for sets and songs. -Share your plan with the whole group in seconds. -Lyric Learning Tool with forward and back controls and Start Over Subscription: Unlock unlimited set lists and premium features with an auto-renewing monthly subscription ($2.99/month). You can start for free with up to 5 songs on your first set list. Adding a 6th song or creating a second set list will prompt a 7-day free trial; after the trial, billing begins unless canceled. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Stop wrestling with notes and spreadsheets. Build, time, arrange, and share your set listsβ€”faster. Download SetList Pro Music today and walk onstage prepared. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Live Setlists

Features
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The Live Setlists is the app for musicians, bands, and music fans who want to manage, collaborate on, and share setlists β€” with a built-in player for Apple Music and Spotify. For DJs, musicians & bands Build your setlist from a shared track catalogue enriched with BPM, key, duration, streaming links, guitar tab and lyrics links. Drag tracks to set the running order, add per-track notes (capo, cue, custom key), and override any field for that specific show. Collaborative setlists Invite collaborators (band members, other DJs, clients) via email β€” editors can add, remove and reorder tracks in real time. Let collaborators vote on which tracks to play β€” for, against or no opinion β€” to decide which tracks to keep for your big night. For fans Just came back from a show? Create a public setlist with the artist, venue, date, and every song in order β€” complete with a concert photo. Share it with other fans, who can save it to their own collection. Announce an upcoming gig with a future date and update the list right up to stage time. Community-managed track data Any logged-in user can suggest a better value for any track field. Suggestions with the most votes are automatically promoted to the shared catalogue, keeping BPM, keys, and links accurate for everyone. A track is missing in the catalog? Just create it, the app will auto-fill all you need. Don't want to use your keyboard? Shazam recognition is embedded. Export as playlist Export your setlist as a playlist to your active Apple Music or Spotify subscription, and enjoy it straight away on your favorite music platform. Play along, from the app Connect Apple Music or Spotify and play your entire setlist from within the app β€” skip forward, skip back, and the current track stays highlighted as you go. Free to try. Premium for unlimited use. The free tier lets you create up to 3 setlists with up to 20 tracks each. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited setlists and unlimited tracks.

Screenshots

SetList Pro Music4 screens
The Live Setlists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Live Setlists at every 3 weeks against SetList Pro Music's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SetList Pro Music sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and The Live Setlists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetList Pro Music ships an update every 2 months, The Live Setlists every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SetList Pro Music versus The Live Setlists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetList Pro MusicThe Live Setlists
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiving Companions LLCThibault Ducray

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SetList Pro Music

Subscriptions1
  • SetList Pro Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
1 purchases

The Live Setlists

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is SetList Pro Music free?
SetList Pro Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Live Setlists free?
The Live Setlists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SetList Pro Music or The Live Setlists have ads?
Neither SetList Pro Music nor The Live Setlists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetList Pro Music or The Live Setlists?
SetList Pro Music ships an update every 2 months, and The Live Setlists every 3 weeks. Most recently, SetList Pro Music was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Live Setlists on October 25, 2026.

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