Comparison

Setlist Helper vs LivePrompter 2

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, 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
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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

LivePrompter 2

This application helps live musicians display and automatically scroll song lyrics and chords. It supports ChordPro files, allows for easy transposition, and can be controlled remotely via MIDI or a network connection. Organize your entire song repertoire into setlists and collections for seamless live performances.

Highlights
  • Display lyrics and chords
  • Automatic scrolling
  • ChordPro file support
  • Transpose songs
  • Remote MIDI control
  • Setlist organization
  • Networked device control
Features
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LivePrompter is a teleprompter for live musicians - it helps you show and automatically scroll the lyrics and chords of your song. Its Windows version is already being used for live gigs and rehearsals by musicians across the world. Now the second generation is here, running on multiple platforms, so you can use it on your smartphone or tablet! Built for live musicians - Display lyrics and chords of your songs in nice & friendly type and colors - Automatically scroll your lyrics in time with the song, without the need to manually turn pages (of course you can still do that if you want to) - Use text files in the popular ChordPro format that combines lyrics and chords; thousands of songs are readily available on the Web - Easily transpose songs or adapt the displayed chords for capo use on your guitar Hassle-free operations - LivePrompter is designed to be used on-stage with a minimum of interaction - Operate easily via touch screen or keyboard - A complete live performance can be operated with just one pedal, button or key - Control LivePrompter remotely via MIDI, or send MIDI commands to connected equipment - Create a network connection between LivePrompter devices, controlling them from a "master" device Organize your repertoire - Organize your songs in setlists and step through them in sequence - Create collections of songs ("books") within your repertoire (e.g. "Live Songs", "Unplugged", ...) - Create multiple LivePrompter configurations and repertoire directories to manage different projects or bands - Share song files among band members, with individual content shown for each musician from the same song file Did I mention it's free? - Yes, LivePrompter is absolutely free, no strings attached, no ads, no hidden features, no phoning home. I built it for my own use, and I couldn’t be happier if other musicians find it useful for their own live experience. IMPORTANT: LivePrompter needs your song files to be stored in a Dropbox folder, so you’ll need a Dropbox account to use LivePrompter. You will need to authorize LivePrompter to access your Dropbox, so the song files can be downloaded to your mobile device.

Screenshots

Setlist Helper4 screens
LivePrompter 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Setlist Helper at 4.3 against LivePrompter 2's 3.4. Setlist Helper also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). LivePrompter 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. LivePrompter 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Setlist Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Setlist Helper's written reviews are positive against 50% of LivePrompter 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, LivePrompter 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Setlist Helper versus LivePrompter 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetlist HelperLivePrompter 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSET LIST HELPER INC.Torsten Ecke

Customer experience

Setlist Helper

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative43.1%

LivePrompter 2

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Setlist Helper

One-time1
  • Setlist Helper full version$14.99
None

LivePrompter 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Setlist Helper free?
Setlist Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LivePrompter 2 free?
LivePrompter 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Setlist Helper or LivePrompter 2?
Setlist Helper is rated higher. Setlist Helper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while LivePrompter 2 averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Setlist Helper or LivePrompter 2 have ads?
Neither Setlist Helper nor LivePrompter 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setlist Helper or LivePrompter 2?
Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, and LivePrompter 2 monthly. Most recently, Setlist Helper was updated on October 9, 2026 and LivePrompter 2 on October 1, 2026.

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