Comparison

StageLyrics vs Live Lyric

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

Head to head
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StageLyrics

Features
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Stage Lyrics puts big, clear lyrics and chords on stage - no paper, no clutter, no missed cues. Build songs section by section (verse, chorus, bridge) and drag them into set lists for every gig. Already have charts? Import lyrics straight from PDF, Word, or text files - Stage Lyrics automatically finds your verses and choruses so you're not retyping your whole catalog. Drag chord bubbles onto any word, set your key, and transpose on the fly - every chord follows, whether you play guitar or keys. Prefer numbers? Switch to Nashville notation anytime. Performance mode fills the entire screen with auto-sizing text that's always as big as it can be without cutting off a word, in portrait or landscape. Reach the last slide of a song and the next one loads automatically, so the show never stops. Set a timer to auto-advance on its own, or tap through at your own pace. Go fully hands-free by pairing any AirTurn Bluetooth foot pedal - scroll your lyrics without touching your phone. Spacebar and arrow keys work too for wired setups. A full metronome is always one tap away from the performance screen - set your BPM, time signature, and click sound without ever leaving the app. Stage Lyrics is free to start, with 5 songs and 2 set lists included. Go Pro to unlock unlimited songs and set lists, PDF/Word/text import, ALL CAPS display, and practice tools that record your rehearsal timing and auto-advance slides to match your pace on stage.

About

Live Lyric

Features
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Live Lyric identifies the song playing around you and shows its lyrics in real time, synced to the music. Tap Listen. Live Lyric hears the song through your microphone, matches it with Shazam, and fetches time-synced lyrics from the web. As the song plays, the active line is highlighted and scrolls into view. Rotate your phone to landscape and the lyrics switch to a bold, hero-size view - perfect for sing-alongs or reading across the room. Works with any audio source: speakers, car stereo, radio, a friend's phone. If the song is in Shazam's catalog, Live Lyric will find it. Lyrics are cached locally for 30 days, so revisiting a song is instant.

Screenshots

StageLyrics4 screens
Live Lyric4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live Lyric at none against StageLyrics's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. StageLyrics sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Live Lyric asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
StageLyrics versus Live Lyric: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStageLyricsLive Lyric
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJONATHAN CASTILLOSammer Sheikh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StageLyrics

One-time2
  • Stage Lyrics Pro$16.99
  • Stage Lyrics Supporter$29.99
None

Live Lyric

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StageLyrics free?
StageLyrics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Lyric free?
Live Lyric is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StageLyrics or Live Lyric have ads?
Neither StageLyrics nor Live Lyric shows ads.

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