Comparison

SetPilot vs Next

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

Head to head
About

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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Lyrics and chords display
  • Song organization
  • Real-time screen sharing
  • Centralized control for performances
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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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.

Screenshots

SetPilot4 screens
Next3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SetPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetPilot ships an update monthly, Next every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SetPilot versus Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetPilotNext
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGroove Stationklaus thomsen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SetPilot

Subscriptions2
  • SetPilot Monthly$3.991 Month
  • SetPilot Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SetPilot free?
SetPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Next free?
Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SetPilot or Next have ads?
Next shows ads; SetPilot does not.
Which is updated more often, SetPilot or Next?
SetPilot ships an update monthly, and Next every 3 weeks. Most recently, SetPilot was updated on September 29, 2026 and Next on October 3, 2026.

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