Comparison

Setlist Helper vs BANDSYNC

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

BANDSYNC

This app helps music groups manage schedules, finances, merchandise, tasks, and communication in one place. It offers features like a shared calendar, group chat, finance tracking, inventory management, and task assignment to keep everyone organized.

Highlights
  • Shared calendar for shows and rehearsals
  • Private band chat and polls
  • Finance tracking for income and expenses
  • Merchandise inventory management
  • Task assignment and progress tracking
  • Shared notes for setlists and gear
Features
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The all-in-one app for bands who tour. BandSync replaces the chaos of group texts, scattered spreadsheets, and forgotten Venmo requests with one shared workspace your whole band can actually use.

Screenshots

Setlist Helper4 screens
BANDSYNC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BANDSYNC at 100% against Setlist Helper's 44%. BANDSYNC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Setlist Helper's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 and BANDSYNC sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BANDSYNC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Setlist Helper's written reviews are positive against 100% of BANDSYNC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, BANDSYNC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Setlist Helper versus BANDSYNC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetlist HelperBANDSYNC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSET LIST HELPER INC.CHRISTOPHER CRUZ

Customer experience

Setlist Helper

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

BANDSYNC

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Setlist Helper

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

BANDSYNC

Subscriptions3
  • Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • BandSync Unlimited14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • BandSync Pro14 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Monthly$5.99
  • Yearly$19.99

Questions

Is Setlist Helper free?
Setlist Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BANDSYNC free?
BANDSYNC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Setlist Helper or BANDSYNC?
BANDSYNC is rated higher. Setlist Helper averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while BANDSYNC averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Setlist Helper or BANDSYNC have ads?
Neither Setlist Helper nor BANDSYNC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setlist Helper or BANDSYNC?
Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, and BANDSYNC every 5 days. Most recently, Setlist Helper was updated on November 6, 2026 and BANDSYNC on November 4, 2026.

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