Comparison

Setlist Helper vs BandRoadie

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

BandRoadie

Organize your band's schedule, setlists, and song catalog. Manage gigs, rehearsals, band members, and venues with ease. Features include drag-and-drop setlist building, song metadata, and calendar synchronization.

Highlights
  • Schedule gigs and rehearsals
  • Build and reorder setlists
  • Manage song catalog with metadata
  • Unified calendar view
  • Invite and manage band members
  • Venue and contact directory
  • Data backup and export
Features
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BandRoadie - Band Management for Musicians BandRoadie keeps your band organized from rehearsal to showtime. Built by a musician - no ads and no data selling. Gigs Schedule gigs, track load-in times, collect RSVPs from bandmates, and assign a setlist to each show. Log gig pay and view financials per event. Rehearsals Create one-off or recurring rehearsal schedules. Attach a setlist so everyone knows what you're working on. Setlists Build and reorder setlists with drag-and-drop. Each song can have its own BPM, key/tuning, and duration — with automatic set-length calculation. Add set breaks, print setlists, or share them as plain text. Song Catalog Your band's master song library. Search Spotify to auto-fill BPM and metadata, or enter everything manually. Add per-song notes for the whole band. Calendar A unified view of all gigs, rehearsals, and block-out dates. Subscribe via iCal to see your band schedule in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or any calendar app. Members & Roles Invite bandmates by email. Assign admin, member, or contributor roles with fine-grained permissions. Manage availability with block-out dates. Venues & Contacts Keep a directory of venues with contacts, addresses, and notes — no more digging through old emails. Notifications Push notifications for new gigs, rehearsals, and band activity — with per-user preferences. Data Backup Export your full band data as a file. Import it back at any time.

Screenshots

Setlist Helper4 screens
BandRoadie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BandRoadie at 4.8 against Setlist Helper's 4.0. BandRoadie also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (75% vs 44%). Setlist Helper's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.6). On price, 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. BandRoadie asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BandRoadie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Setlist Helper's written reviews are positive against 75% of BandRoadie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, BandRoadie every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Setlist Helper versus BandRoadie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetlist HelperBandRoadie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings913 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSET LIST HELPER INC.Anthony Craig Holmes

Customer experience

Setlist Helper

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

BandRoadie

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Setlist Helper

One-time1
  • Setlist Helper full version$14.99
None

BandRoadie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Setlist Helper free?
Setlist Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BandRoadie free?
BandRoadie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Setlist Helper or BandRoadie?
BandRoadie is rated higher. Setlist Helper averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while BandRoadie averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Setlist Helper or BandRoadie have ads?
Neither Setlist Helper nor BandRoadie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setlist Helper or BandRoadie?
Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, and BandRoadie every 3 days. Most recently, Setlist Helper was updated on November 1, 2026 and BandRoadie on November 5, 2026.

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