Setlist Helper vs Chord Scribe
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.
Chord Scribe
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Keep your chords and lyrics together with Chord Scribe. Writing and saving songs is free. Organize your song ideas in one place and keep your music ready for practice. Chord Scribe Pro adds: • Unlimited saved set lists • Song reordering and navigation through a set • PDF export for songs and full set lists Pro is available through monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscriptions, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://www.barbedwireglovegames.games/chord-scribe/privacy-policy Terms of service: https://www.barbedwireglovegames.games/chord-scribe/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chord Scribe at every 2 days against Setlist Helper's weekly. Setlist Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Chord Scribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Setlist Helper ships an update weekly, Chord Scribe every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Setlist Helper | Chord Scribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| 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+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SET LIST HELPER INC. | Austin Anderson |
In-app purchases
Setlist Helper
- Setlist Helper full version$14.99
Chord Scribe
- Chord Scribe Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Chord Scribe Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Chord Scribe Pro Lifetime$99.99
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