# Setlist Helper vs SongBook Master

The clearest difference is rating: SongBook Master at 5.0 against Setlist Helper's 4.0. SongBook Master also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.2). Setlist Helper's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Setlist Helper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SongBook Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SongBook Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Setlist Helper has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, SongBook Master every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Setlist Helper | SongBook Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-helper/id939098002/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbook-master/id1237056754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SET LIST HELPER INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939098001) | [OAHU MERCHANT SERVICE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237056753) |

## What reviewers say

### Setlist Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-helper/id939098002)

Organize songs, lyrics, and setlists for performances or practice. This app allows musicians to store all their lyrics digitally, sync data with a web companion, and import songs from spreadsheets or PDFs. It supports Bluetooth pedals, audio file attachments, and offers features like auto-scrolling lyrics and transposition.

**Highlights:** Organize songs and lyrics into setlists, Import songs from spreadsheets and PDFs, Sync data with web companion, Support for Bluetooth pedals, Attach mp3 files to songs, Auto-scroll lyrics with adjustable speed, Transpose songs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Setlist Helper full version | $14.99 | one-time |


### SongBook Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbook-master/id1237056754)

Upload your songbook to a server and search by title or artist. Includes a DJ feature for customer song requests via phone, with singers able to view and favorite songs. Offers a 30-day trial for full access.

**Highlights:** Upload songbooks to server, Search songs by title/artist, DJ feature for customer requests, Singers can favorite songs, CSV file upload for song lists, 30-day trial period

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year subscription plan | $1.49 | per year |
| Dj subscription for One Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Dj subscription for one Year | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Setlist Helper free?

Setlist Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SongBook Master free?

SongBook Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Setlist Helper or SongBook Master?

SongBook Master is rated higher. Setlist Helper averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SongBook Master averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Setlist Helper or SongBook Master?

Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, and SongBook Master every 3 days. Most recently, Setlist Helper was updated on October 20, 2026 and SongBook Master on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*