# Setlist Helper vs JustChords

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JustChords at 94% against Setlist Helper's 44%. JustChords also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (348 vs 8). Setlist Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Setlist Helper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and JustChords sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JustChords holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JustChords has 348 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Setlist Helper's written reviews are positive against 94% of JustChords's.

Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, JustChords every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Setlist Helper | JustChords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-helper/id939098002/reviews) | **[4.9 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justchords/id1632968272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **348** |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **94.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SET LIST HELPER INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939098001) | [Marek Palka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632968274) |

## 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 |


### JustChords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justchords/id1632968272)

Organize your song library with chord charts and lyrics. Create or import songs, sync across devices, and build setlists for live performances. Supports various music notations and audio playback.

**Highlights:** Chord chart and lyric editor, Import songs from online sources, iCloud device syncing, Setlist creation and sharing, AirPlay lyric projection, Audio player and recorder, Support for multiple music notations

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Chords! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a pineapple | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rock On! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a book | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Thanks! | $17.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Support! | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely user-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎵 Comprehensive song library with easy import from online sources
- 💰 Completely free with no subscriptions or paywalls
- 🔄 Seamless cross-device sync via iCloud
- ✏️ Powerful editing and customization features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes during song import
- 🐛 Pinch zoom functionality stopped working
- 🐛 Songs disappear from library unexpectedly
- 🐛 App won't load songs in certain situations
- ⚠️ Multi-column view not working on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing songs from online sources
- Pinch zoom feature stopped working
- Songs disappearing from library
- App unable to load songs from library in certain conditions
- Multi-column view not functioning on iPad

**Requested features**

- Apple Pencil direct annotation with eraser capability
- Standard tag filtering logic (show songs with selected tags)
- Bluetooth pedal support for song navigation without touching device
- Web-based editor for songs
- Direct in-app sharing to other users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Setlist Helper free?

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

### Is JustChords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Setlist Helper or JustChords?

JustChords is rated higher. Setlist Helper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while JustChords averages 4.9 from 348 ratings.

### Do Setlist Helper or JustChords have ads?

Neither Setlist Helper nor JustChords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Setlist Helper or JustChords?

Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, and JustChords every 2 weeks. Most recently, Setlist Helper was updated on October 17, 2026 and JustChords on October 18, 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.*