EasySetlist - Setlist Manager
By comaie
EasySetlist is a setlist management tool for musicians to organize PDF chord sheets on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Musicians need a reliable, offline-first tool for live performance that avoids the recurring costs and connectivity dependencies of modern cloud-based alternatives.
For Gigging musicians and performers who need a simple, offline-capable tool to manage PDF chord sheets and setlists during live shows.
Key features
Import and organize PDF song sheets into custom setlists; free tier limits storage to 10 songs.
Hands-free navigation via Bluetooth pedals; acts as a retention lever for live performers.
Transfer setlist archives via AirDrop without internet; pulls new users into the app.
How much does it cost?
The hard quantity cap on the free tier drives one-time purchase conversion by eliminating subscription fatigue.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
EasySetlist has been inactive for 1,305 days, indicating a complete cessation of development. The last release focused exclusively on minor bug fixes for page-turning hardware. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance, feature development, or live operations. The project appears to be abandoned by its publisher.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads excited. Users appreciate the simple and intuitive interface allows musicians to organize set lists and chord charts quickly and reliable offline functionality ensures that musicians can access their performance materials in areas with poor connectivity.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The simple and intuitive interface allows musicians to organize set lists and chord charts quickly
- Reliable offline functionality ensures that musicians can access their performance materials in areas with poor connectivity
- Responsive developer support helps users resolve technical hurdles with external Bluetooth page turning hardware
- The lack of pinch to zoom functionality makes viewing lead sheets on stage difficult for performers
32 of 32 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Excited overall
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Competitive landscape for EasySetlist - Setlist Manager
How's the Music market?
EasySetlist maintains a 3.77-star rating across 44 reviews, serving a niche audience that prioritizes offline reliability over feature density. The lack of updates since early 2023 signals a maintenance-mode posture that leaves the app exposed to more active competitors.
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Key takeaways for EasySetlist - Setlist Manager
Where is it heading?
The market for setlist management is shifting toward feature-rich, cross-device platforms that offer cloud synchronization and annotation tools. EasySetlist remains in maintenance mode, which will likely lead to a gradual decline in active users as performers migrate to more frequently updated alternatives.
- The 1305-day update gap signals a maintenance-only posture, which erodes user trust and prevents the app from addressing critical usability complaints.
- Persistent user requests for cloud backup and zoom indicate that the current feature set is no longer sufficient to retain gigging performers.
The SWOT
- One-time purchase model removes subscription friction
- Offline-first architecture ensures reliability on stage
- Native PDF annotation would resolve top user frustrations
- Dark mode implementation would improve stage usability
Next best moves
Ship pinch-to-zoom functionality because it is the top usability complaint → improve performer readability
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The lack of cloud-sync is not just a weakness…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The competitive outlook has shifted from stable to declining, driven by the persistent 1,305-day development freeze and the resulting inability to address critical usability gaps like pinch-to-zoom and cloud synchronization.
Bottom line
EasySetlist serves a niche of musicians who prioritize offline reliability, but the lack of updates since early 2023 leaves the app vulnerable to churn. Addressing the lack of zoom and cloud backup would protect the existing user base from migrating to active rivals.
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Is EasySetlist free to use?
Does EasySetlist work without internet?
Can I sync my setlists across devices?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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