Setlist apps compared (October 2026): StageRally, BandHelper, OnSong and Stage Friend
There are several strong setlist apps on the market. Live follow is no longer unique: BandHelper shares screens over a local network, OnSong Connect works on the same Wi-Fi, and Stage Friend follows over the internet. Here is where StageRally makes the difference on a real stage: and when another app is the better fit.
Side by side
| StageRally | BandHelper | OnSong | Stage Friend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Works in the browser on iPad, iPhone, Android and laptop. Nothing to install. | Web, iOS, Android, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac | Android app + Web (browser on iPad/iPhone) |
| Live sync | The bandleader drives, every screen follows | Live Sharing (local network) | OnSong Connect (Premium, same Wi-Fi) | Live follow (requires internet) |
| When venue Wi-Fi dies | The live set stays on the device. Sync resumes when the connection is back. | Library local; Android needs Wi-Fi router | Library on device | Songs cached; live follow requires internet |
| 1-tap Backup & Revert | Yes. One tap back to the original order. | Database revisions on web | Manual sets/books | No |
| Sound engineer / crew | High-contrast view, plus the crew channel on Mainstage | Checklists & notes | Not its focus | No (has audience voting) |
| Fill-in practice link | One link, no account | Account required | Export / file share | Account + invite |
| Pricing | Soundcheck is free to start. Club and Mainstage are on the pricing page. The bandleader pays. | One plan for the band | Per person | A free plan and paid plans |
| MIDI & backing tracks | No | Yes, deep support | Yes, on Premium | No |
| Import | ChordPro (.cho), paste text & CSV |
ChordPro, OnSong, CSV, PDF | Dropbox, Drive, SongSelect | Web, ChordPro, SongbookPro, CSV |
Where StageRally wins on stage
1. The live set stays on the device
The full setlist works offline on every device. Live sync between band members needs a connection and resumes on its own when the connection is back.
2. Live Swap & 1-tap Revert
Change the set just before downbeat and want the original order back during the show? StageRally takes a snapshot when the live set starts. One tap brings the whole band back.
3. Your sound tech in the loop
On Mainstage, crew sees where the band is and can send short cues to the stage. There is also a high-contrast view for the sound engineer.
4. Hands-free navigation
Pair a Bluetooth foot pedal in settings. You can turn pages without taking your hands off the instrument.
Ready to test it at rehearsal? Start free with Soundcheck or read our Bluetooth foot pedal guide.
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