Comparison

Setz vs SetListr

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

Head to head
About

Setz

Discover songs played at concerts by your favorite artists. Track live shows song-by-song on your Lock Screen and share beautifully designed setlists. Access your favorite concerts on your Apple Watch and home screen.

Highlights
  • Search concert setlists by artist
  • Track live concerts song-by-song
  • Shareable setlist images
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Save favorite artists and setlists
Features
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Setz is the fastest way to find out what songs your favorite artists played, or are playing right now. FIND ANY SETLIST Search by artist name and browse every concert they've played. Powered by setlist.fm's massive database of live music data, with infinite scroll for effortless browsing. TRACK CONCERTS LIVE Start a Live Activity when the show begins. Follow along song by song on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Skip forward, go back, or pause. No need to open the app. SHARE SETLISTS Turn any setlist into a beautiful shareable image. Choose from multiple themes. from minimalist to vintage ticket stub. Share directly to Instagram, WhatsApp, Messages, and more. APPLE WATCH Send setlists from your iPhone to your Apple Watch. Have the song list on your wrist when you're in the crowd and your phone is in your pocket. WIDGETS Add setlists to your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Choose your display mode: most recent favorite, random rotation, or pick a specific setlist. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Build a collection of your favorite artists and setlists. Quick access to the concerts that matter most to you. Completely free. No ads. No subscriptions. No account required. Just music.

About

SetListr

Features
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Know the setlist. Feel the show. SetListr connects the world's largest concert setlist database with Apple Music. Search any artist, browse their complete setlist history, and turn any concert into a playlist — all in one app. SEARCH ARTISTS & VENUES Find any artist or venue and explore their full concert history. Filter by tour, year, or venue to find exactly the show you're looking for. CREATE PLAYLISTS INSTANTLY Tap any setlist to create an Apple Music playlist. SetListr matches every song to the right album version — studio recordings, not live bootlegs. PREP FOR YOUR NEXT CONCERT Going to a show? Concert prep playlists pull from the artist's recent setlists so you know what to expect. Walk in knowing every song. DISCOVER NEARBY CONCERTS See upcoming events near you, powered by Ticketmaster. Filter by your favorite artists, artists you've seen, or get AI-powered suggestions based on your taste. TRACK YOUR CONCERT HISTORY Mark shows you've attended and build your personal concert history. Connect your setlist.fm account to import your existing attendance history. SHARE SETLISTS Generate shareable setlist images for social media or group chats. Perfect for reliving shows with friends or building anticipation for upcoming concerts. POWERED BY SETLIST.FM All setlist data comes from setlist.fm, the world's largest community-built setlist database — maintained by fans, for fans. --- You can browse artists, setlists, and concert history for free. An active Apple Music subscription is required to play songs and create playlists. Setlist data from setlist.fm.

Screenshots

Setz4 screens
SetListr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SetListr at every 9 days against Setz's every 6 weeks. Setz's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setz ships an update every 6 weeks, SetListr every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Setz versus SetListr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetzSetListr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIVAN ALEJANDRO MUNGUIA CRUZmichael Noe

In-app purchases

None

Setz

No in-app purchases

None

SetListr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Setz free?
Setz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SetListr free?
SetListr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Setz or SetListr have ads?
Neither Setz nor SetListr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setz or SetListr?
Setz ships an update every 6 weeks, and SetListr every 9 days. Most recently, Setz was updated on October 6, 2026 and SetListr on October 25, 2026.

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