Comparison

SetSmith vs BC Stage

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

BC Stage

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PRACTICE Scales, arpeggios, exercises and chord progressions, drawn on the neck and played back at your tempo. Run a scale note by note, work a progression chord by chord, or build a backing track in One Man Band mode. FREE AND VIP Thirty songs, two playlists and the chord library are free, with no time limit. One Man Band mode, group sync and the practice sections above are VIP โ€” one payment, yours for good, no subscription. Every VIP section can be tried for three days before you decide.

Screenshots

SetSmith4 screens
BC Stage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SetSmith at every 2 days against BC Stage's every 2 weeks. 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 BC Stage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetSmith ships an update every 2 days, BC Stage every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
SetSmith versus BC Stage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetSmithBC Stage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro Albalaismail Baris Cekergil

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SetSmith

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

BC Stage

One-time1
  • VIP Lifetime$29.99

Questions

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

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