SetPilot vs Next
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SetPilot
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• Swipe to advance the setlist – everyone stays in sync • Import from Google Drive – easily load your lyrics and sheet music • Prepare your next gigs – manage venues, dates, and participants • Build setlists with ease – drag & drop to create and edit • Personalize your display – each musician sees their own sheet music, lyrics, or chord progressions • Autoscroll – hands-free during performances • Metronome – start every song at the right tempo (not just for drummers!) Download SetPilot today and kick the papers and duct tape off the stage! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Next
This app provides a straightforward way for musicians to access and display lyrics and chords. It offers a clean interface for organizing songs and sharing them with others in real-time, simplifying practice and live performances.
- Lyrics and chords display
- Song organization
- Real-time screen sharing
- Centralized control for performances
- Intuitive user interface
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The simple solution for lyrics and chords – built for musicians NextSong Forget complex setups and technical features you never use. This app is built with one goal: to make it easy for musicians to focus on what matters most – the music. NextSong is an intuitive and user-friendly platform for displaying, organizing, and sharing lyrics and chords. Whether you're rehearsing, performing live, or practicing on your own, you always have full control – all in one place. • Simple and clear Designed for everyone – no technical experience needed. Get started quickly without hassle. • Lyrics and chords in one place Get a clean and readable overview of your songs, so you can focus on your performance. • Share with others Send songs directly to fellow musicians or share your screen so everyone can follow along in real time. • Central control Control what’s displayed for everyone from a single device. Perfect for live performances and rehearsals. • No unnecessary features No MIDI, no complex setup – just what you actually need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next at none against SetPilot's 2. SetPilot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. SetPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Next asks for nothing beyond the download.
SetPilot ships an update monthly, Next every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SetPilot | Next |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Groove Station | klaus thomsen |
In-app purchases
SetPilot
- SetPilot Monthly$3.991 Month
- SetPilot Yearly$29.991 Year
Next
No in-app purchases









