# Drillbook Next Reader

> Marching band drill visualization and follower app for performers and instructors. (iPhone/iPad app by Scott Rundell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillbook-next-reader/id795739546 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scott Rundell](https://appshunter.io/developer/324469546)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-01-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillbook-next-reader/id795739546/reviews.md

## What is Drillbook Next Reader?

Marching band and drum corps drill at your fingertips. See how every count and every set fits into your marching show. Follow shows created on DrillbookNext.com or Drillbook Next: Directors.  Drillbook Next Reader does not create shows, only follows them 


"Game Changer - This app is one of the most amazing tools I have used in my years of teaching marching band. So much you can do with it, no more carrying around paper charts trying to explain what a move should look like, students can watch, step-by-step, and see their coordinates the entire way. A total game changer for my band!" - SHS Drumline 

"Simply the best drillbook app on the App Store - As a band director, I've fallen victim to carrying around the "large binder of charts" that the profession demands. Not any more!! Upon seeing what this app can offer, it's well worth the price, both for students and directors. Seeing every dot on the field in motion and, at any time, having the ability to click on a member and see their dot book coordinate is a massive timesaver and makes rehearsals infinitely more efficient." - NBRFWooo! 

"Wonderful tool for drill - Beautiful, well polished, feature rich, prefect for quickly knowing what the drill should look like and the exact coordinates for any student." - Wooky 

"This is the best app for reading drill - I seriously can't say enough about how well this app works. Uploading a show is simple, it updates easily, it's excellent and the developer is very responsive to issues." - Roskoski 


Marchers 

Follow your dot as your marching show develops. See how you contribute to the big picture for every count. Know your show forwards and backwards. Use a set book for any marcher in the show. 

Instructors 

Pinpoint each marcher for every count. View marcher names and color coded drill. Help students get up to speed faster. 


Features: 

Coordinates for every set and count of your marching show. 

Move forward and backward by counts and sets. 

Pinch and zoom in and out. 

Jump to any set or song. 

Play the show with tempos entered by the show creator. 

Marcher View flips the field. 

Personalized set book for each marcher. 

Print set cards for each marcher through Set Book Mode. 

Custom notes for each marcher.

## Key features

- View coordinates for every set and count
- Navigate show by counts and sets
- Pinch and zoom functionality
- Jump to any set or song
- Play show with creator-entered tempos
- Personalized set book for each marcher
- Print set cards

## Chart rankings

- #54 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillbook-next-reader/id795739546/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This app made me lose my children to my wife in court

*2025-07-24*

No child support though

### 2/5 — This app is been abandoned and it doesn’t work cuz of some glitches

*2025-07-23*

This app is been abandoned and it doesn’t work cuz of some glitches I need my money back

### 5/5 — Great app for reading drill

*2023-07-19*

Perfect to view my drill aswell as my section’s drill! PS Thanks Sandy Holmes for sharing it 😌

### 4/5 — Very helpful

*2020-09-17*

Love the app. My only problem is that every time I turn my phone off the app closes. Other than than that it’s way easier to use than a stylus sheet.

### 3/5 — Love it but needs updated

*2019-08-29*

Love using the app on my iPhone and iPad but there hasn’t been an update in over 2 years. Would love to see an update version soon.

### 5/5 — SAUCE

*2018-08-14*

this app is sauce

ily mr ray

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2017-09-13*

Can't use it. It doesn't work. I updated it and that was a mistake. It messed the entire thing up.

### 5/5 — We love it!

*2017-08-15*

My high school marching band loves this app! It really helps with finding dots, our neighbors dots, and visualizing where we're going to/ coming from. The price is worth the help it brings to the field.

### 4/5 — Very helpful

*2017-01-03*

This past year was my first year marching and it was an amazing help! I would like there to be an option to upload the shows music so you can watch and listen, and also for there to be an easy way to change sets. But overall great app

### 5/5 — Tempo

*2014-11-06*

Please add tempo adjustment, or show is at 172 and because it is at 120 the whole time it is hard to visualize.

## Frequently asked questions about Drillbook Next Reader

### What is Drillbook Next Reader?

Drillbook Next Reader is a mobile application designed to help marching band members and instructors visualize and follow marching show drills. It displays precise coordinates for each performer at every count, making it easier to learn and execute formations.

### How much does Drillbook Next Reader cost?

Drillbook Next Reader is a paid application, available for $2.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all its features for visualizing and following marching drills.

### What devices does Drillbook Next Reader support?

Drillbook Next Reader is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is designed to run on Apple's iOS mobile operating system.

### Does Drillbook Next Reader have ads?

No, Drillbook Next Reader does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users focused on learning their marching drills.

### How often is Drillbook Next Reader updated?

The latest version of Drillbook Next Reader is 1.11, last updated on March 15, 2022. While updates are not extremely frequent, the developer has been responsive to issues, indicating ongoing support.

### Can I create shows with Drillbook Next Reader?

No, Drillbook Next Reader is specifically designed to follow and visualize shows that have already been created on DrillbookNext.com or Drillbook Next: Directors. It does not have features for show creation.

### What is the age rating for Drillbook Next Reader?

Drillbook Next Reader has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no content restrictions.

### What do users like about Drillbook Next Reader?

Users frequently praise Drillbook Next Reader as a 'game changer' for marching band instruction. They highlight its ability to eliminate paper charts, provide step-by-step visual guidance, and offer precise coordinate information, significantly improving rehearsal efficiency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11 — 2022-03-15

Minor bug fixes.  Universal app for iPhone and iPad.

### 1.09 — 2017-04-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iOS 11 Compatibility

### 1.07 — 2014-08-26

Fixed bug with marchers in the far sides of the end zones.

### 1.06 — 2014-07-30

FIxes for marcher view and hash display.

### 1.05 — 2014-07-25

Fixed a bug that caused app to continuously try to update for a particular show.

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## More apps by Scott Rundell

- [Drillbook Next: Director Version](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillbook-next-director-version/id547116306)
- [Math Practice: Arithmetic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-practice-arithmetic/id1503517450)

All apps by Scott Rundell: https://appshunter.io/developer/324469546

## Related topics

[drillbook next](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/drillbook-next) · [drillbook next reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/drillbook-next-reader)

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