# Setlist Helper vs OnSong 2026

The clearest difference is rating: OnSong 2026 at 4.5 against Setlist Helper's 4.0. OnSong 2026 also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 9) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). Setlist Helper's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (44% vs 28%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Setlist Helper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OnSong 2026 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OnSong 2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnSong 2026 has 5.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Setlist Helper's written reviews are positive against 28% of OnSong 2026's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, OnSong 2026 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Setlist Helper | OnSong 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-helper/id939098002/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onsong-2026/id1330350343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **43.9% of reviews** | 28.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#162** |
| Size | 40 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SET LIST HELPER INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939098001) | [OnSong LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/502344941) |

## 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 |


### OnSong 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onsong-2026/id1330350343)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app helps musicians prepare, practice, and perform by managing chord charts, lyrics, and setlists. It offers features like importing songs from various sources, hands-free control, and advanced video output for live performances.

**Highlights:** Import and manage chord charts and lyrics, Create and organize setlists, Hands-free page turning and autoscrolling, Transpose, capo, and format charts, Real-time sharing with band members, Video output for lyrics and backgrounds, MIDI event automation and stage lighting control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Essentials (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for worship and performance
- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 💡 Helpful for organizing songs and sets
- 🚀 Convenient for carrying digital songbooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable, especially in newer versions
- 🔒 Subscription model is frustrating for long-time users
- 🔒 Removing access to older versions is unethical
- 🔒 Expensive subscription fees for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Songs and annotations randomly disappearing
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when importing/exporting songs
- Sync and sharing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Improved sync and backup capabilities
- More intuitive user interface
- Ability to transpose songs easily
- Better support for older devices and iOS versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Setlist Helper free?

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

### Is OnSong 2026 free?

OnSong 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Setlist Helper or OnSong 2026?

OnSong 2026 is rated higher. Setlist Helper averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while OnSong 2026 averages 4.5 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Setlist Helper or OnSong 2026 have ads?

Neither Setlist Helper nor OnSong 2026 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Setlist Helper or OnSong 2026?

Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, and OnSong 2026 monthly. Most recently, Setlist Helper was updated on October 20, 2026 and OnSong 2026 on October 23, 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.*