# TheDeadly vs SetMate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheDeadly at none against SetMate's 3. TheDeadly also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). SetMate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SetMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TheDeadly asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TheDeadly against 5.0 for SetMate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TheDeadly ships an update every 5 days, SetMate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheDeadly | SetMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedeadly/id6753330346/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmate-gig-sheets/id6770743582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Damian Silbergleith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843549727) | [Noah Davison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864615823) |

## What reviewers say

### TheDeadly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedeadly/id6753330346)

Access and stream thousands of live concert recordings from the Internet Archive. Organize your favorite shows, explore curated collections, and enjoy background playback with lock screen and CarPlay controls.

**Highlights:** Stream live concert recordings, Browse by year, venue, date, Personal music library, Curated collections, Background audio playback, CarPlay support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SetMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmate-gig-sheets/id6770743582)

Organize your music library, practice effectively, and perform with confidence using this comprehensive toolkit for musicians. Import or create chord charts, customize song layouts with various widgets, and utilize practice modes for scales, chords, and more. Seamlessly build setlists and perform on stage with a dedicated full-screen view and hands-free scrolling.

**Highlights:** Import and create chord/lyric charts, Customizable song layout with widgets, Practice mode for scales, chords, and tabs, Setlist builder and full-screen performance view, Hands-free auto-scroll for lyrics, Nashville Number System toolkit, Guitar tab editor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SetMate: Gig Sheets Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SetMate: Gig Sheets Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| SetMate Pro — Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheDeadly free?

TheDeadly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SetMate free?

SetMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TheDeadly or SetMate?

SetMate is rated higher. TheDeadly averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SetMate averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do TheDeadly or SetMate have ads?

Neither TheDeadly nor SetMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheDeadly or SetMate?

TheDeadly ships an update every 5 days, and SetMate every 2 weeks. Most recently, TheDeadly was updated on October 14, 2026 and SetMate on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*