Setlist Helper vs SetBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
SetBook
Organize your music gigs, manage setlists, and store song charts with notes and links. Collaborate with bandmates by inviting them to gigs, assigning roles, and tracking payments. Streamline communication and avoid group chat clutter.
- Organize song charts with keys and links
- Build and manage setlists
- Create and manage gigs with schedules
- Invite bandmates and track compensation
- Share charts and setlists with band
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SetBook is the gig management app built for working musicians. Organize your charts, build setlists, and manage gigs — all in one place. Invite bandmates, assign roles, track compensation, and coordinate schedules without the group chat chaos. CHARTS • Store all your song charts with keys, notes, Spotify & YouTube links • Tag and sort your library, import songs in bulk • Share charts with bandmates instantly SETLISTS • Build and reorder setlists with drag-and-drop • Attach setlists to gigs • Per-member key and notes overrides GIGS • Create gigs with schedule, dress code, location, and call times • Invite band members and external guests • Track compensation and payment status per musician • Add gig notes with links BANDS • Manage your band roster • Assign instruments and admin roles • Share charts and setlists across the band SUBSCRIPTION SetBook offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription, $11.95/month (US), with a 14-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.set-book.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SetBook at 100% against Setlist Helper's 44%. SetBook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Setlist Helper's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Setlist Helper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SetBook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SetBook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Setlist Helper's written reviews are positive against 100% of SetBook's.
Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, SetBook every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Setlist Helper | SetBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SET LIST HELPER INC. | RAMON ALEXANDER GONZALEZ |
Customer experience
Setlist Helper
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In-app purchases
Setlist Helper
- Setlist Helper full version$14.99
SetBook
- SetBook14 Days trial$11.951 Month







