Comparison

Guitar Setlist Pro vs Maestrom

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

Head to head
About

Guitar Setlist Pro

Features
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Guitar Setlist Pro is a fast and simple setlist manager designed for musicians, bands, and live performers. Create, edit, and organize your setlists before rehearsals and concerts. Keep your song order clear and accessible on stage so you can focus on your performance instead of paper notes. Whether you play guitar, perform with a band, or manage stage flow during live shows, Guitar Setlist Pro helps you stay organized and ready. KEY FEATURES • Build and manage unlimited setlists • Add songs with title, chords, and lyrics • Stage mode: distraction-free view optimized for live performance • Transpose chords instantly with a single tap • Built-in chromatic tuner, metronome, and chord chart tool • Genre and key quick filters for fast song lookup • Export and import setlists as files • Auto key detection from chord progressions PHOTO SCAN Import a song from a photo — point your camera at sheet music, handwritten notes, or a chord chart and the app reads the chords and lyrics automatically. FIND CHORDS ONLINE Tap "Find Online" when adding a song, browse any chord website in the built-in browser, and tap "Import" to auto-fill chords and lyrics. COMMUNITY REPERTOIRES Browse setlists shared by other musicians. Discover songs and setlist ideas organized by genre. iCLOUD SYNC Your songs and setlists sync automatically across all your Apple devices via iCloud. No account needed — data is stored privately in your own iCloud storage. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Start using the app immediately. Your data is stored on your device and in your personal iCloud storage. Core features work offline. FREE PLAN You can save up to 15 songs without a subscription. Unlimited setlists, all tools (tuner, metronome, chord chart), community browsing, photo scan, iCloud sync, and stage mode are all fully available on the free plan. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to Pro to save more than 15 songs and keep your entire library growing without limits. • Monthly and yearly subscription options available • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in App Store settings • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/setlistpro/terms-of-use Guitar Setlist Pro is a reliable companion for musicians who want a practical digital setlist organizer for rehearsal and live performance preparation.

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Maestrom

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One tap by the bandleader and every musician's screen opens the same chord chart. Musicians join in seconds with a code, over the internet or a local Wi-Fi network, all in sync. Maestrom: chords, setlists and real-time band sync for live music. Tap a song and every musician's screen opens the same chart at the same moment. No internet at the venue? The sound desk's Wi-Fi router is enough: Maestrom works over the internet or a local Wi-Fi network. With its offline-first design, your songs and setlists are always at hand in rehearsal and on stage. Smart setlist tools Arrange songs by energy and program flow: opener, build-up, finale. Set key, BPM and notes per song, drag to reorder, and shape the whole night in advance. Maestro mode: lead your band on stage • Broadcast the same chart to every connected musician so everyone is on the same song • Push key and tempo changes to the whole band instantly • Send stage cues: Chorus, Solo, Extend, Back to top, Final, STOP • See each musician's connection live; if the app closes during an internet stage, return to it with the same code Musician mode: connect in seconds • Enter the 6-character code or tap the shared link, pick your instrument and join; internet or local Wi-Fi is resolved automatically • When the Maestro sends a song, your screen opens it, even if the song was never saved on your device • Browse the setlist ahead of time, see what's next and scroll your own part freely Solo mode: for solo performers • Build a program in minutes, follow lyrics and chords full screen and change key on the fly Built for cover bands, wedding and event acts, hotel, restaurant and bar gigs, choirs and any musicians who play together. Highlights • Structured chord and chart editor with transpose • Chords-only measure grid view, alternate chords, repeats and time-signature changes • Chord diagrams and metronome • Smart setlist builder (energy / program flow) • Maestro, Musician and Solo modes with real-time sync • Internet or local Wi-Fi, offline-first, zero setup • Stage cues and instrument notes; the screen stays awake on stage • Import MusicXML and iReal Pro playlists; share songs and setlists as files; export setlists as PDF • Ready-made song packs • iPhone and iPad (landscape on iPad) • Turkish and English • Dark and light themes for rehearsal and stage Song packs contain chord charts and setlist flows prepared for live-performance practice. Audio recordings and official sheet music are not included; paid packs do not include lyrics. The free pack contains public-domain songs with lyrics. With Maestrom Pro, unlock unlimited songs, setlists and live stages, and unlimited musicians per stage. All tools are included in the free plan too. On stage, everyone on the same song, in the same flow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.maestrom.live/terms?l=en Privacy Policy: https://app.maestrom.live/privacy?l=en

Screenshots

Guitar Setlist Pro4 screens
Maestrom4 screens

Verdict

The call

Guitar Setlist Pro and Maestrom are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Guitar Setlist Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Maestrom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Guitar Setlist Pro versus Maestrom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar Setlist ProMaestrom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERHAN COSKUNSistem Robotik Yazilim Hizmetleri LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Guitar Setlist Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Guitar Setlist Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Guitar Setlist Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Maestrom

Subscriptions2
  • Maestrom Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Maestrom Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Turkish Pop Chart Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Guitar Setlist Pro free?
Guitar Setlist Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maestrom free?
Maestrom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guitar Setlist Pro or Maestrom have ads?
Neither Guitar Setlist Pro nor Maestrom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guitar Setlist Pro or Maestrom?
Guitar Setlist Pro ships an update weekly, and Maestrom weekly. Most recently, Guitar Setlist Pro was updated on November 9, 2026 and Maestrom on October 31, 2026.

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