SUS4 Setlist vs Loadout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SUS4 Setlist
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Put the set in running order with each song's key, tempo and capo, and read it on stage. Everything is stored on your phone, so it works in a venue with no signal. Fully on-device: no cloud, no account. Add songs, drag them into order, and attach a chord chart photo to any of them. On stage, the reading view shows one song at a time in large type with its key and tempo. โข Setlists in running order, reordered by drag โข Key, tempo, capo, time signature, length and notes for each song โข Attach a chord chart to a song โข A stage view with one song per screen โข Keep separate lists for the support slot, the full set and the acoustic duo โข A band roster with contacts and roles For gigging bands, wedding and party bands, worship teams and anyone who subs in other bands. Pro, or SUS4 All-Access across the whole range, adds unlimited setlists and songs, chord-chart attachments and the band roster. Made in the UK by working musicians. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Loadout
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Loadout runs your live show โ from the first rehearsal to the last encore, on stage and off. Solo performer or five-piece band, it pulls your songs, setlists, gigs, and the stage itself into one place, so you can stop juggling apps, paper charts, and group texts and just play. THE STAGE VIEW โ CHARTS BUILT FOR LIVE The heart of Loadout is a chord-and-lyric view designed for a dark room and a fast tempo: big, legible type you can read from the mic stand. Tap to advance or let it scroll for you. Transpose to any key, drop a capo, and size the text to your eyes โ your settings are yours and never change anyone else's. The screen stays awake so your chart never blacks out mid-song. PLAY IN SYNC โ THE WHOLE BAND ON THE SAME PAGE Start a shared session and your entire band follows the same chart in real time, on their own phones and tablets. The leader changes a song and everyone moves together โ no "what's next?", no flipping pages out of order. Follow mode tracks the singer's line so the band stays locked in, and a built-in metronome โ with an optional in-ear click the leader can broadcast โ keeps everyone honest. SETLISTS IN SECONDS Drag songs into order, add breaks and notes, and you've got a setlist ready for the stage. Duplicate a set for the next room, build templates for the kinds of gigs you play, and lean on the smart "All songs" set that always mirrors your full catalog. Watch your set's total run time as you build so you never blow the slot. YOUR CATALOG, ORGANIZED Keep every chart in one searchable library โ chords, lyrics, key, tempo, duration, energy, tags, and private notes on each song. Bring your existing catalog with you: import from BandHelper and OnSong, or paste a chart and go. When a request comes in, find any song instantly. GIGS & BOOKINGS, HANDLED Track every date from inquiry to "played": venue, load-in, set times, pay, deposit, and expenses โ with the night's profit calculated for you. A clean calendar shows the month at a glance so you always know what's next. TAKE REQUESTS FROM THE ROOM Switch on a public request page for a gig and fans ask for songs from their own phones. Requests land in a live queue you work through on stage โ mark them played or pass โ and your phone can buzz the moment one arrives. GET TIPPED Let your audience tip the band right from the show, paid out to your account. Want to keep it simple? Log the night's cash tips yourself and watch your totals grow over time. KNOW WHAT'S WORKING After the show, rate each song and capture the crowd's reaction, then compare two nights side by side. Over time you'll know your strongest opener, your reliable closer, and the songs worth retiring. WHO PLAYS WITH LOADOUT Cover and tribute bands working a full calendar. Wedding and function bands who need the night to run like clockwork. Worship teams sharing one chart across the platform. Solo and duo acts who want their whole catalog in their pocket. Originals projects tightening the set before a run of dates. If you play live, Loadout fits. LEAVE THE BINDER AT HOME โข No more hunting for the right chart between songs โข No more texting the setlist around five minutes before doors โข No more binder that's out of date the second you change a key โข No more guessing which songs actually landed last month BUILT FOR WORKING MUSICIANS โข Solo or full band โ Loadout scales to your act โข A public page for your band with bio, links, and a shareable songbook โข Invite your bandmates and share everything in one place โข Push notifications for tips and audience requests Loadout is built for the act that plays this Saturday. Bring your songs, line up the set, and let the app run the night โ so you can focus on the show. Load in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loadout at none against SUS4 Setlist's 10. SUS4 Setlist's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SUS4 Setlist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.39 per month. Loadout asks for nothing beyond the download.
SUS4 Setlist ships an update fortnightly, Loadout every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | SUS4 Setlist | Loadout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly โ better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ThePaulSmith | Edge Case Studios LLC |
In-app purchases
SUS4 Setlist
- SUS4 All-Access7 Days trial$4.391 Month
- SUS4 All-Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- SUS4 All-Access7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- SUS4 All-Access Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- SUS4 All-Access Annual7 Days trial$26.991 Year
- SUS4 All-Access Annual7 Days trial$35.991 Year
- SUS4 All-Access Annual7 Days trial$51.991 Year
- SUS4 Setlist Lifetime$54.99
- SUS4 Setlist Lifetime$71.99
- SUS4 Setlist Lifetime$103.99
Loadout
No in-app purchases








