BandHelper

Name: BandHelper
Rating: 4.3 (112 reviews)
Author: Arlo Leach

Organizational suite for bands

Free · In‑App Purchases

112 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Music
Developer

Arlo Leach
Language

EN
+ 11 More
Size

68.7
MB

Much more than a "songbook" app, BandHelper can organize your band and power your live show. COMMUNICATE EFFORTLESSLY • Distribute songs and set lists automatically to your bandmates • Send standardized gig invitations and confirmations • Maintain one organized source for gig details • Give sub players all the charts and recordings they need for a gig REHEARSE EFFICIENTLY • Sync set list, lyric and chord updates as you work • Play reference recordings instantly, with speed and loop controls • Transpose chords for different singers, capo positions or horn keys • Review notes and voice memos from previous rehearsals PERFORM SEAMLESSLY • Configure keyboards, effects and lighting as you change songs • Play backing tracks, click tracks and video presentations • Customize the interface or use foot switches for hands-free control • Add custom fields for personal notes and reminders MANAGE YOUR BAND PROFESSIONALLY • Track income/expenses and let band members view their earnings • Organize your booking and industry contacts • Build stage plots to send to venues • Generate invoices to send to clients *** If you have a problem or a suggestion, please contact me before writing a review. I can't troubleshoot problems through the review system, but I respond promptly to all help tickets and posts in my support forum. ***

Ratings & Reviews

4.3

out of 5

112 Ratings

Easy to get started, exciting Midi features
05/21/2022

5454stevef
The main reason I was interested in this app was to take advantage of its Midi capabilities. I use a guitar synth that has a very clunky interface, (looking at you, Roland) and was looking for a way to streamline selecting patches, mostly between songs. It works perfectly for this application, connecting to my synth using a bluetooth midi adapter, and after spending some time setting up program changes in the app, my entire song list now automatically activates the correct patch for each song. One non-obvious thing also, you can add as many Midi Presets to a song as you want, and use that song as a menu to select presets when a song is not on the set list… Brilliant! If that was all it did, it would be worth the monthly fee to me, but it has much more capability than I’ll ever need. I have found it easy to navigate, and getting started was a breeze. I can see that its mainstream value is in set lists, with lyrics and chords in your device in many different configurations, but the midi stuff is the thing that seals the deal for me.Also I would like to compliment the developer on the outstanding tutorials and support docs; very complete and easy to understand.
Easy to get started, exciting Midi features
05/21/2022

5454stevef

The main reason I was interested in this app was to take advantage of its Midi capabilities. I use a guitar synth that has a very clunky interface, (looking at you, Roland) and was looking for a way to streamline selecting patches, mostly between songs. It works perfectly for this application, connecting to my synth using a bluetooth midi adapter, and after spending some time setting up program changes in the app, my entire song list now automatically activates the correct patch for each song. One non-obvious thing also, you can add as many Midi Presets to a song as you want, and use that song as a menu to select presets when a song is not on the set list… Brilliant! If that was all it did, it would be worth the monthly fee to me, but it has much more capability than I’ll ever need. I have found it easy to navigate, and getting started was a breeze. I can see that its mainstream value is in set lists, with lyrics and chords in your device in many different configurations, but the midi stuff is the thing that seals the deal for me.Also I would like to compliment the developer on the outstanding tutorials and support docs; very complete and easy to understand.
Great App, great support, love it...
01/09/2019

Halfassedreviewer
After carrying around binders of music for years in our 5 piece band, I decided last year to try a digital approach. My band mates were afraid at first and two of them continued to use binders. After a few months of seeing how easy and convenient my setup was (and realize how nice it is to have back lit music in a dark bar) they made the switch and we have not looked back. I am continually learning how to do new things with this app that push me further into automation (which, as a control freak guitarist scares me, but also allows me to focus on performing and less on nonsense). I should have made the switch years ago and I very much so appreciate this app. There is a yearly subscription fee to use the app, but once you realize you can bring a guitar and all the music you have ever learned in one guitar bag, you won’t mind. Plus, the developer is making constant improvements so I think of it more as an investment than a fee. Don’t listen to the negative comments. There is a little learning curve, as with anything, but invest the time off stage so that you can focus on the music on stage.
Great App, great support, love it...
01/09/2019

Halfassedreviewer

After carrying around binders of music for years in our 5 piece band, I decided last year to try a digital approach. My band mates were afraid at first and two of them continued to use binders. After a few months of seeing how easy and convenient my setup was (and realize how nice it is to have back lit music in a dark bar) they made the switch and we have not looked back. I am continually learning how to do new things with this app that push me further into automation (which, as a control freak guitarist scares me, but also allows me to focus on performing and less on nonsense). I should have made the switch years ago and I very much so appreciate this app. There is a yearly subscription fee to use the app, but once you realize you can bring a guitar and all the music you have ever learned in one guitar bag, you won’t mind. Plus, the developer is making constant improvements so I think of it more as an investment than a fee. Don’t listen to the negative comments. There is a little learning curve, as with anything, but invest the time off stage so that you can focus on the music on stage.
Great app for guitarists
04/20/2018

Lesterh
I love this app because of three important benefits:1) Split screen option which allows you to see the set list on one side along with the chord sheet on the other.2) Custom fields. Because I use up to four different presets on a song, I needed an app that can store the bank and preset number for each preset used for each song. BandHelper allows you to create a seemingly unlimited number of custom fields for each song - no more need to rely on an excel spreadsheet that shows the presets needed for each song.3) Very flexible display options: pick what fields you want shown on the main display for a song chart as well as on the set list. When you create a custom field, it automatically creates two additional versions of the field corresponding to the next song in the set list and the one after that. So on the display for a particular song, it can show the bank and preset for the next song coming up, the title of the the next song, the key, etc. — very cool!I used it on a gig for the first time last week, with a Donner tablet page turner footpedal, and the combination worked flawlessly.
Great app for guitarists
04/20/2018

Lesterh

I love this app because of three important benefits:1) Split screen option which allows you to see the set list on one side along with the chord sheet on the other.2) Custom fields. Because I use up to four different presets on a song, I needed an app that can store the bank and preset number for each preset used for each song. BandHelper allows you to create a seemingly unlimited number of custom fields for each song - no more need to rely on an excel spreadsheet that shows the presets needed for each song.3) Very flexible display options: pick what fields you want shown on the main display for a song chart as well as on the set list. When you create a custom field, it automatically creates two additional versions of the field corresponding to the next song in the set list and the one after that. So on the display for a particular song, it can show the bank and preset for the next song coming up, the title of the the next song, the key, etc. — very cool!I used it on a gig for the first time last week, with a Donner tablet page turner footpedal, and the combination worked flawlessly.
This is where you need to be
05/16/2025

Fuddmyster
I progressed from set using list maker to BandHelper and I do value this product line for the following reasons:1. The midi control features allow me to seamlessly set up my pedalboard on the fly as each song is selected. I am able to use my looper unit as a backing track repository whilst being enabled through my beatbuddy pedal and both being controlled with midi from an iPad.2. The interface for song library management is very intuitive once the familiarization cycle is over with. The use of ‘Projects’ allows for segregation of content for other ‘bands’ a musician might be part of. There are choices in how lyrics can be incorporated into each song, from pdfs to cutting and pasting directly from an external source. There are a myriad of features to enhance the operation and visual presentation of any song selection. This is indeed a layered and well thought out system; you use what you need.3. The ability to share changes and content with band members instantly is marvelous and that tedious emailing, messaging and trying to update everyone in a band is now gone with BandHelper.I could list many more reasons on why this is a great product and the product specs can give insight to those features. The point I am making here is that if you just want a simple “display the setlist and view the lyrics”, there are programs that will do that for you. However, if you want a comprehensive package that will do whatever you need it to do, then BandHelper is totally worth considering.
This is where you need to be
05/16/2025

Fuddmyster

I progressed from set using list maker to BandHelper and I do value this product line for the following reasons:1. The midi control features allow me to seamlessly set up my pedalboard on the fly as each song is selected. I am able to use my looper unit as a backing track repository whilst being enabled through my beatbuddy pedal and both being controlled with midi from an iPad.2. The interface for song library management is very intuitive once the familiarization cycle is over with. The use of ‘Projects’ allows for segregation of content for other ‘bands’ a musician might be part of. There are choices in how lyrics can be incorporated into each song, from pdfs to cutting and pasting directly from an external source. There are a myriad of features to enhance the operation and visual presentation of any song selection. This is indeed a layered and well thought out system; you use what you need.3. The ability to share changes and content with band members instantly is marvelous and that tedious emailing, messaging and trying to update everyone in a band is now gone with BandHelper.I could list many more reasons on why this is a great product and the product specs can give insight to those features. The point I am making here is that if you just want a simple “display the setlist and view the lyrics”, there are programs that will do that for you. However, if you want a comprehensive package that will do whatever you need it to do, then BandHelper is totally worth considering.

• Fixed a problem that dismissed the keyboard when typing into a search field.

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Seller: Arlo Leach
Size: 68.7 MB
Category: Music
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.6 or later.

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Languages: English and 11 more

English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
Age Rating: 4+

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Pro - 6-20 Users (month) $14.00

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