Comparison

Setlist Helper vs Setlistory

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

Head to head
About

Setlist Helper

Organize songs and lyrics into setlists for performances or practice. This app allows you to store all your lyrics digitally, import various file types, and even attach audio files. It's designed for musicians, speakers, and anyone needing structured song lists.

Highlights
  • ChordPro format support with transpose
  • Import PDF, Word, and image files
  • Attach and play audio files
  • Bluetooth pedal support
  • Set breaks with countdown timers
  • Sync songs and setlists online
  • Built-in metronome
Features
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Setlist Helper provides musicians and performers an easy way to organize songs and lyrics into setlists for performance or practice. Replace your songbook by putting all your lyrics into Setlist Helper. Great for musicians, worship teams, professional speakers, and anyone who needs organized setlists. Looking for band collaboration? Check out Band Central — the next generation of Setlist Helper. Band Central adds real-time sync, multiple bands, per-member lyrics, and full collaboration. Search for "Band Central" on the App Store or visit http://www.bandcentral.com to get started. Setlist Helper syncs with http://www.setlisthelper.com where you can create a free account and manage your songs and setlists online. Import songs from a spreadsheet to get up and running quickly. Features: - ChordPro format support with transpose and auto-scroll - Import PDF, Word, and image files as lyrics - Attach and play audio files (mp3) with songs - Dropbox integration for file import - Search for lyrics online and import directly - Bluetooth pedal support (AirTurn and compatible devices) - Drag and drop to reorder setlist songs - Insert set breaks with countdown timers - Sync songs and setlists with http://www.setlisthelper.com for backup and offline use - Share setlists via email and more - Search and filter your song catalog - Statistics showing total items and total time - Copy setlists from previous gigs - Swipe through lyrics during performance - Pinch to zoom lyrics with saved view scale per song - Keep screen on during performance - Built-in metronome Questions or feedback? Email us at support@setlisthelper.com. The app is in continuous development with regular updates and new features.

About

Setlistory

This app helps gigging musicians organize their performances by creating, managing, and exporting setlists. Input song details, venue information, and specific comments for each song. Export setlists in various formats, including PDF and Excel, and even pre-fill official forms.

Highlights
  • Create and manage setlists
  • Input detailed song information
  • Drag and drop song ordering
  • Export setlists to PDF and Excel
  • Automatic form filling
  • Sound, lighting, and roadie comments
  • QR code integration
Features
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Setlistory makes gigging easy! An application designed with the gigging musician in mind. It lets you create, edit, manage and export setlists for your past and upcoming gigs. Once you create your account and log in, you input all your songs with their information (title, type, length, key, authors, bpm, lyrics,...) and then you can start creating your setlists. Each setlist is defined by the venue, city, date (and optional comment). The venue field is an ever growing database of giggable venues. Songs are then added to the setlist and ordered via a simple drag and drop interface. There is a comment section for each song available; they are sound engineer comments, lighting comments and roadie comments. Features: • PDF export - the setlist can be exported to a ready-to-print format (you can optionally show BPM and key) • Excel export - export the essential data to a xlsx format • Export to forms - some countries have mandatory forms which need to be filled out (like SAZAS forms in Slovenia) - Setlistory fills them out automatically • PDF export of sound, lighting and roadie comments which you can hand out to the staff members at your gig • QR code - used in conjunction with the Setlistory Crew application • Lyrics - redirects to Setlistory Lyrics web application The mobile application is also available as a web application on: https://app.setlistory.com We would love to get your feedback! Happy gigging! info@setlistory.com https://www.setlistory.com https://www.facebook.com/setlistory --- Privacy Policy: https://setlistory.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Setlist Helper4 screens
Setlistory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Setlistory at 5.0 against Setlist Helper's 4.0. Setlist Helper's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Setlistory 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Setlist Helper versus Setlistory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetlist HelperSetlistory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSET LIST HELPER INC.Ales Svetina

Customer experience

Setlist Helper

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative43.1%

Setlistory

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Setlist Helper

One-time1
  • Setlist Helper full version$14.99
4 purchases

Setlistory

Subscriptions4
  • Setlistory Lyrics One month$3.991 Month
  • One month$3.991 Month
  • Setlistory Lyrics One year$44.991 Year
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  • One year$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Setlist Helper free?
Setlist Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Setlistory free?
Setlistory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Setlist Helper or Setlistory?
Setlistory is rated higher. Setlist Helper averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Setlistory averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Setlist Helper or Setlistory have ads?
Neither Setlist Helper nor Setlistory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setlist Helper or Setlistory?
Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, and Setlistory weekly. Most recently, Setlist Helper was updated on November 9, 2026 and Setlistory on November 3, 2026.

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