A practical guide for bands, musicians & singers
Choosing a lyric and setlist app comes down to how you prepare, share, and play. Here’s how Lyricsheets, SongbookPro, OnSong, and BandHelper approach the job.
Find your fitStart with your workflow
01 / LYRICSHEETS
Lyrics, chord charts, and setlists on any device—phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. Read the words or chart in performance view and move through your set. Pro adds chart building, rehearsal recording, multiple bands, and free shared access for band members.
When Lyricsheets fits →02 / SONGBOOKPRO
Consider Solo for a one-time app purchase, or Groups for a shared library with member permissions.
Compare the workflow ↓03 / ONSONG
Consider its performance tools, including Premium options for MIDI, projection, and connected devices.
Compare the workflow ↓04 / BANDHELPER
Consider repertoire tools plus optional scheduling, contacts, finances, and other band administration.
Compare the workflow ↓These are starting points based on documented features, not rankings or hands-on performance ratings.
The differences that matter
Sharing, offline access, and browser tools mean different things in different apps. The details matter more than a checkmark.
| Your question | LyricsheetsPerformer / Pro | SongbookProSolo / Groups | OnSongEssentials / Premium / Groups | BandHelperBasic / Plus / Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where does it run? | No app download needed. Works in a modern browser on Mac and Windows computers, iPhones, iPads, and Android smartphones and tablets. Use on 5 devices.Lyricsheets details ↗ | Apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and Amazon Fire. Groups also has web library management.Supported devices ↗ | Apple apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Premium adds browser editing through Console.Platforms & plans ↗ | iOS, Android, and macOS apps, plus a web interface.Platforms & plans ↗ |
| How does the group share? | Pro: Multiple band workspaces. Share songs, lyrics, charts with up to 10 band members, per workspace.Sharing details ↗ | Groups: shared library with read-only, editor, and admin roles. Member app access is included.Permission roles ↗ | Group subscriptions include Premium and shared Drive storage. Connect supports device sharing and control.Group options ↗ | One account covers the selected band size. Songs, documents, and recordings sync across members’ devices.Sync details ↗ |
| What about weak internet? | Easily save all songs, lyrics, and charts for offline use with one click.Offline preparation ↗ | Offline songbook use; Groups downloads the shared library to the app.Offline library ↗ | The app stores its song library on the device for offline access.Local library storage ↗ | Synced data stays on the device for offline viewing. Check document and recording downloads before playing.Offline & sync ↗ |
| How can I rehearse? | Pro: Record rehearsal takes with automatic song naming, add chapters, and loop sections. Share with your band in one click.Rehearsal workflow ↗ | Local audio can be linked to songs. An equivalent take-recording workflow has not been verified.App manual ↗ | Premium lists backing tracks, multitracks, click tracks, and vocal cues. These are not necessarily a rehearsal recorder.Audio options ↗ | Attach recordings, record ideas within the app, and loop sections for practice.Recording & looping ↗ |
| How can I build chord charts? | Pro: Drag and drop chords, duplicate sections, and copy and paste for fast charts. Lyric and Chord editor to easily add chords above any lyric.Chart Builder ↗ | Edit chords above lyrics or use ChordPro text. Add section headings and customize how sections display.Song editing ↗ | Essentials & Premium: Edit text-based charts. Insert chords using the Quick Chord Bar and Chord Builder, with chords above or within lyrics.Chord Builder ↗ | Type or paste lyrics and chords, use ChordPro-style positioning or a separate chord field, and format or transpose the chart.Lyrics & chord editing ↗ |
“Not verified” means this research did not establish the capability; it does not mean the product lacks it. On narrow screens, scroll the comparison horizontally.
Compare the purchase, too
Published USD prices. Annual access and a one-time app purchase are different offers.
$24 / year
Performer, 5 devices.
Pro: $49 for one year. Share with 10 members per band. Build charts, record rehearsals. No subscription required.
Lyricsheets plans ↗~$7 / purchase
Solo, per platform.
Groups: subscription. Band tier includes six users. Check the current group total on SongbookPro’s pricing page.
Check Groups pricing ↗$29.99 / year
Essentials, individual.
Premium: $59.99/year. Group pricing is selected by user count; use the vendor’s calculator.
Check group pricing ↗$16 / year
Basic, solo account.
Five-person band: Basic $40/year, Plus $60/year, Pro $80/year. App access is included.
See account pricing ↗Prices may change; taxes, currency, and purchase channel can affect the final charge. These starting plans do not contain identical features.
Where Lyricsheets fits
For solo singers and performing bands, Lyricsheets keeps lyrics, chord charts, and setlists ready for the stage on any device. Open your next song in performance view and keep the set moving.
Pro adds chart building, rehearsal recording, and multiple band workspaces. Share the current lyrics, charts, setlists, and rehearsal takes with up to 10 members per band, with no purchase required for those members.
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This guide is published by Lyricsheets. Competitor information comes from official pricing pages and product documentation, checked September 22, 2026. It is a documentation comparison, not a hands-on reliability or speed test. Product-fit suggestions are our editorial interpretation.