The Best Setlist & Backing Track Apps for Wedding and Event Performers (iOS & Android)
When you’re performing at weddings, corporate events, or residencies, the last thing you want to be doing is shuffling through paper lyrics, scrambling for the right backing track, or stressing about what’s next on your setlist. A smooth performance isn’t just about the music—it’s about being organised, confident, and seamless on stage.
Luckily, there are some fantastic apps out there that can help. From storing lyrics to creating setlists, syncing backing tracks, and even cueing up notes for your performance, these apps are designed to make your life easier. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best iOS and Android apps that singers and musicians can use for weddings and events.
1. Stage Traxx
What it does: Stage Traxx is built around backing tracks first. You can control, organise, and play tracks during gigs while also displaying lyrics. Many musicians swear by it for its stability and ease of use on stage.
Pros:
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Simple and stable playback for backing tracks
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Lets you add notes or cues for each song
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Great for working with custom tracks
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Widely used by professional event performers
Cons:
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Interface isn’t the prettiest
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Not as feature-rich for lyric editing compared to some apps
Perfect for: Performers who rely heavily on backing tracks and want a stress-free playback solution.
2. OnSong
What it does: A powerhouse app that’s been around for years. OnSong allows you to store lyrics/chords, transpose keys instantly, and build setlists. It’s used by bands, soloists, and worship teams alike.
Pros:
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Huge library and organisation tools
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Great for transposing songs on the fly
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Customisable layouts
Cons:
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Learning curve can be steep
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Best features are in the paid subscription
Perfect for: Musicians who want serious control over setlists, lyrics, and arrangements.
3. Setlist Helper
What it does: This is a reliable option for building setlists and keeping lyrics organised. It works offline, which is always a bonus for venues with spotty WiFi.
Pros:
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Affordable and straightforward
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Works without an internet connection
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Integrates lyrics and notes easily
Cons:
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More focused on setlist and lyric organisation than dedicated backing track playback
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Interface is more functional than sleek
Perfect for: Performers who mostly need setlist and lyric organisation.
4. Trenodo
What it does: Trenodo is a free, browser-based setlist builder designed specifically for musicians. Rather than trying to be an all-in-one performance app, it keeps things simple: add your songs, drag and drop them into the order you want, and create a clean setlist for your gig that can be printed or saved for use on stage.
Pros:
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Free to use
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Simple drag-and-drop setlist building
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Runs in your browser with no app to install
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Create clean, printable stage setlists
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Designed specifically for working musicians
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Quick and straightforward if you don’t need lots of extra features
Cons:
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Doesn’t provide backing track playback
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More focused on straightforward setlist creation than the deeper performance tools offered by some dedicated apps
Perfect for: Singers, bands and event musicians who want a quick, free and uncomplicated way to organise their songs into a professional setlist.
5. MobileSheets
What it does: Originally designed for sheet music, MobileSheets is great for those who perform with chord sheets, lyric charts, or traditional music.
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Excellent for sheet music organisation
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Works with stylus annotations
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Syncs across devices
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Cons:
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Not as tailored for backing tracks
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Better for instrumentalists
Perfect for: Performers who mix traditional sheet music with acoustic sets.
6. SongSheet Pro
What it does: Similar to OnSong, this app is strong for lyrics and chord management. You can create professional-looking charts and customise the display.
Pros:
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Very clean and modern interface
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Strong setlist features
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Easy to transpose chords
Cons:
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iOS only
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Not great for backing tracks
Perfect for: Musicians who want a polished lyric/chord solution.
7. AudioCue
What it does: AudioCue is an all-in-one backing track player and lyrics prompter designed specifically for live musicians. It lets you organise songs into setlists, play MP3 and WAV backing tracks, and synchronise lyrics so they scroll automatically in time with the music. Once your tracks are set up, they can also run locally without relying on an internet connection during the gig.
Pros:
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Backing track playback and timed lyrics in one place
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Easy setlist and playlist management
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Works offline during performances
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Supports MP3 and WAV files
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Available across Mac, Windows, iOS and Android
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Designed specifically around the needs of working live musicians
Cons:
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Preparing and timestamping lyrics requires some initial setup
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Unlimited use requires a paid plan
Perfect for: Wedding singers, solo performers, duos and event musicians who use backing tracks regularly and want their tracks, lyrics and setlists organised within one live-performance system.
8. SongCharter
What it does: SongCharter takes a slightly different approach, focusing on creating and organising clean chord and lyric charts for live performance. You can create charts from existing material, organise songs into sets, transpose them into the key you actually perform in and use capo suggestions to find comfortable chord shapes. Setlists can then be navigated on stage, including with a Bluetooth page-turner.
Pros:
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Clean chord and lyric charts designed for live use
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Useful key, transposition and capo tools
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Organise songs into complete performance sets
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Bluetooth page-turner support
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Sets can be shared with other musicians
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Particularly useful for performers who accompany themselves live
Cons:
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More focused on chord charts and set organisation than backing-track playback
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Currently designed for iPhone and iPad rather than being fully cross-platform
Perfect for: Singers, guitarists and other musicians who perform live with chord or lyric charts and want a clean, organised digital setlist rather than a dedicated backing-track player.
9. SongbookPro
What it does: A versatile app that lets you store lyrics, chords, and annotations. It’s great if you play instruments as well as sing, as it caters to chord sheets and tabs.
Pros:
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Great for guitarists and multi-instrumentalists
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Chord transposition built in
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Syncs across devices
Cons:
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Backing track integration is minimal
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Better for musicians who play live rather than singers using tracks
Perfect for: Musicians who like mixing acoustic and backing track performances.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right app depends on your performance style. If you’re heavy on backing tracks, Stage Traxx or AudioCue are strong options. If you want lyric and setlist management, OnSong or Setlist Helper are worth considering. For musicians working with sheet music or chord charts, MobileSheets, SongbookPro and SongSheet Pro offer plenty of useful tools, while SongCharter is particularly useful for performers who want clean chord charts, transposition tools and organised sets. If you simply want a free and straightforward way to build and print setlists without lots of additional features, Trenodo is well worth a look.
Whichever you go for, having the right tool in your pocket means less stress, smoother gigs, and more time to focus on what matters—delivering an unforgettable performance.
