Set List Maker is a paid organizational tool for musicians to manage set lists, lyrics, and stage electronics on iOS and Android.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Musicians hire the app to automate complex live-performance workflows, such as MIDI triggering and backing track management, which standard songbooks cannot handle.
For Musicians and bands needing a centralized tool for managing set lists, lyrics, and stage electronics during live performances.
What does it look like?
Key features
Configures external sound and lighting equipment for hands-free navigation.
Syncs set lists and rehearsal notes across multiple band member devices.
Plays backing and click tracks with custom timing for live performance.
How much does it cost?
Paid model anchored at $19.99, with additional revenue captured via in-app purchase gates for advanced automation and audio features.
Velocity
Active developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: active.
Who built it?
Arlo Leach
13+ apps tracked · Music
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Set List Maker
How's the Music market?
Set List Maker holds a niche position in the Music & Audio category, with a $19.99 price point that sits above the median for casual music utilities. Its ranking volatility across global markets suggests a reliance on legacy user acquisition rather than active chart growth.
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Key takeaways for Set List Maker
Where is it heading?
The market for set list management is consolidating around active, subscription-based platforms that offer frequent updates and cross-platform parity. Set List Maker's maintenance-mode status leaves it exposed to churn as users seek reliable tools for their live performance workflows.
- The developer's explicit direction to use a newer product signals a planned sunset, which will accelerate user migration to active competitors.
- Lack of feature updates compared to the nemesis's 11-update cadence creates a widening reliability gap that will erode the remaining user base.
The SWOT
- Specialized MIDI and electronics control for live performance
- Database sharing across band member devices
- Migration path to BandHelper for existing users
Next best moves
Migrate users to BandHelper because Set List Maker is in maintenance mode → reduce long-term churn risk
The counter-intuitive read
The app's maintenance-mode status is not a failure but a strategic pivot…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
High-velocity update cadence (available in Setlist Helper but missing here) +1
Since the last report: The app has transitioned to maintenance mode, with the developer signaling a sunset period and recommending migration to a newer platform.
Bottom line
Set List Maker retains a loyal base through specialized stage-automation tools, but the developer's shift to a new product signals a long-term sunset for this app, so users should prioritize migrating to active platforms before OS compatibility gaps emerge.
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