Comparison

SetSmith vs Lyrics Library

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

Head to head
About

SetSmith

Features
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SetSmith is a setlist and sheet music manager designed for musicians who perform live. Prepare rehearsals faster, stay organized on stage, and focus on your performance instead of your screen. Whether you play solo, in a band, or lead an ensemble, SetSmith keeps your music ready when it matters. SetSmith is ideal for bands, solo performers, musical directors, church teams, orchestras, and any musician using digital sheet music during rehearsals or concerts. - Create and edit multiple setlists - Reorder songs with drag and drop - Use colors, tags, and band labels - Fast search and smart tag suggestions - Quick access to recent setlists Each song can include: - PDF sheet music - Lyrics and chords - Chord notation - MP3 reference audio - Notes and annotations All content is cached for offline use, so your music is always available on stage. Annotate your sheet music: - Write directly on PDFs - Annotate text - Annotate musical symbols like a staff - Adjustable pen color and stroke width - Erase individual strokes or clear pages - Zoom and pan freely - Annotations appear in Play Mode Practice with audio tools: - Built-in audio player - Playback speed control (0.5x to 1.25x) - Automatic STEMs separation - Ideal for rehearsing difficult parts Play Mode for live performance: - Continuous auto-scroll across pages - Manual page navigation with taps - Auto-scroll resumes automatically - Clean, distraction-free interface - Bluetooth pedal and keyboard support Available everywhere: SetSmith its built cloud based and its multiplatform. Bring everywhere your setlists. SetSmith helps musicians rehearse efficiently, perform confidently, and stay focused on the music. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lyrics Library

Features
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Search lyrics, tap chords onto the words, and perform from a chart that stays readable on stage. Lyrics Library is your personal songbook. Write original songs, save charts you already know, organize them into folders and setlists, and take them to rehearsal or the gig. SEARCH AND SAVE Look up a song, artist, or lyric line and add it to your library in one tap. Paste an existing chord sheet, or start from a blank page. WRITE WITH CHORDS Type lyrics, then tap a syllable to place a chord. Guitar diagrams help you confirm the shape. ChordPro is supported, so charts you already have drop straight in. PERFORM WITH CONFIDENCE Open a song or a whole setlist in stage view: large type, chords you can hide, transpose and capo on the fly, auto-scroll, and a screen that stays awake. Swipe or use the keyboard to move through the set. ORGANIZE YOUR BOOK Folders for the catalog. Setlists for the night โ€” name, venue, running order. Share a song as plain lyrics, ChordPro, or PDF. YOUR LIBRARY, ON EVERY DEVICE Sign in with Apple or Google to keep songs in the cloud. Use it as a guest first; sign in when you want the library to follow you. Built for singers, guitarists, worship teams, and anyone who would rather look at a chart than a phone full of notes. Lyrics remain the property of their owners. Add and perform only material you have the right to use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lyricslibrary.app/privacy

Screenshots

SetSmith4 screens
Lyrics Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SetSmith at every 2 days against Lyrics Library's every 5 days. SetSmith also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SetSmith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lyrics Library sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetSmith ships an update every 2 days, Lyrics Library every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SetSmith versus Lyrics Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetSmithLyrics Library
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro AlbalaEleazer Toluan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SetSmith

Subscriptions2
  • SetSmith Pro$2.991 Month
  • SetSmith Pro$24.991 Year
5 purchases

Lyrics Library

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly supporter$1.991 Month
One-time4
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$2.99
  • Extra tip$4.99
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  • Extra tip$9.99

Questions

Is SetSmith free?
SetSmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lyrics Library free?
Lyrics Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SetSmith or Lyrics Library have ads?
Neither SetSmith nor Lyrics Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetSmith or Lyrics Library?
SetSmith ships an update every 2 days, and Lyrics Library every 5 days. Most recently, SetSmith was updated on November 9, 2026 and Lyrics Library on November 10, 2026.

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