Setlist apps compared: Rally, BandHelper, OnSong and SetlistHelper
There are several setlist apps on the market. Some have been around for years and offer an enormous feature set. Rally is new — and that means we need to be honest about what we can and can’t do. Here’s the comparison.
The big four
| Rally | BandHelper | OnSong | SetlistHelper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web (any device) | iOS + Android | iPad only | Web |
| Live sync | Whole band, real-time | BandHelper Sync | Not available | Not available |
| Offline | PWA offline-first | Native app | Native app | Not available |
| Price (whole band) | Soundcheck free · Club €15/mo · Mainstage €25/mo | ~€5/mo per person | €19.99 one-time p.p. | Free |
| Installation required | No (browser) | Yes (App Store) | Yes (App Store) | No (browser) |
| Audio playback | Not available | Available | Available | Not available |
| Import | Not yet available | Available | Available | Not available |
| Band-wide subscription | Leader pays for everyone | Per person | Per person | n/a |
Where Rally excels
Real-time sync as the core
With Rally, live synchronisation is the core of Club and Mainstage (paid tiers, coming soon). The worship leader or bandleader advances the set and connected screens follow. On Soundcheck (free) you prepare charts solo on any device.
No installation, no hassle
Rally is a Progressive Web App. You open a link in your browser and you’re in. No App Store, no waiting for updates. Add it to your home screen and it works like a native app — including offline.
One subscription for the whole band
With BandHelper and OnSong, every band member pays separately. With Rally, the band leader pays and the rest simply plays along. Soundcheck is free for everyone.
Where Rally is honest
Rally is a young product. There are things we can’t do (yet):
- No audio playback — you can’t play backing tracks or click tracks. If that’s essential to your workflow, look at BandHelper.
- No import from other apps — you can’t import your BandHelper or OnSong library yet. This is on the roadmap.
- No MIDI support — no sending MIDI signals to external gear.
If you need a mature all-in-one tool with audio, MIDI and years of development, BandHelper is a solid choice. But if you want a fast, modern tool that synchronises your band in real-time on every device, without installation — try Rally.
Our focus
Rally deliberately does less, but what it does, it does well. We focus on:
- Setlists that work on stage — fast, clear, reliable
- Live sync — the whole band on the same song
- No barriers — no installation, any device, offline
That’s the foundation. We’re building from here.
Wondering if Rally fits your setup? Try it for free — Soundcheck is and stays free. Also read why Rally was built or check the full feature list.
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