# Set Dances > Practice music for traditional and championship Irish set dances. (iPhone/iPad app by Douglas Lowder.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-dances/id395152088 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Douglas Lowder](https://appshunter.io/developer/395152091) - Category: Music - Price: Free (on sale, was $1.99) - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 168 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2010-10-04 - Data updated: 2026-07-07 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-dances/id395152088/reviews.md ## What is Set Dances? Set Dances is a practice tool for Irish dancers. It provides the music for all the traditional and championship set dances approved by the Irish Dance Commission (An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha) for use in solo Irish dance competitions. This app allows the music to be adjusted to a wide range of speeds. The music tracks were made in sync with a computer metronome, and the indicated speeds have been checked for accuracy against a stopwatch and other calibrated timing sources. Features: - Built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV - All music is built into the app - Includes the music for the 8 traditional set dances - Contains the music for more than 35 championship set dances - Includes An Coimisiún set dance tunes: "The Vanishing Lake" and "The Charlady" - Includes set dance tunes used by Comhdháil Na Múinteoirí Le Rincí Gaelacha (An Comhdháil): "The Donegal Rambler", "Planxty Irwin", and "The Battle of Arklow" ## Key features - Music for traditional set dances - Music for championship set dances - Adjustable music speeds - Includes specific An Coimisiún tunes - Includes specific An Comhdháil tunes - Offline music playback ## Recent user reviews (10 of 36) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-dances/id395152088/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not what I expected at all. *2017-03-04, version 1.3.3* Totally useless app for me. Should be better explained as to what it is for. I was expecting by the title to have Irish Set Dances, instructions & music. Looks like this is a tempo app for timing for competitive dancers. Wish I hadn't purchased it. Waste of money for me. ### 5/5 — A must have for every Irish dancer *2017-01-16, version 1.3.3* Been brilliant for my boys in all their dancing. Love that the speed is adjustable. Thank you ### 4/5 — Great *2016-10-07, version 1.3.3* You could maybe add other music for solo dances such as reel and hornpipe to make this app even better. ### 3/5 — Not accurate speeds *2015-08-30* It's not accurate speeds when I was doing planxty drury at speed 68 it felt like I was doing it at speed 69 or 70 and my dance teacher thought the same thing but other than that it has nice music! I give it a 3 stars only because the speeds are a little fast. ### 4/5 — Better before *2015-08-19, version 1.3.3* This is a brilliant, "all in one place" app. However, since updating the music sounds old & tinny. Sounded better before!! Please change it back! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2015-05-11* This app makes learning sets so easy! It's a great TCRG study tool, it's essential for the serious dancer, and TCs will find it invaluable in the studio. No longer are you locked in to pre-recorded speeds. Well worth the money!! ### 5/5 — Helpful and Convienient👍 *2014-07-26* I love this app! Very helpful at dance class and while practicing. My dance teachers even use it! Worth the money!👍 ### 5/5 — AWESOME😃😃😃 *2014-05-06* I love this app so much!!!😄😄 Thank you for making it, my teacher loves it and I'm better at my set now. ### 5/5 — So good! *2014-01-16* Has every set dance! Money well spent 💰💰 ### 5/5 — Works *2014-01-12* This app does what is says it does. When you increase or decrease the beat the pitch of the music also changes, but still the best and only set app on the market. ## Frequently asked questions about Set Dances ### What is this app for? This app is designed as a practice tool for Irish dancers. It provides the music for all traditional and championship set dances approved by the Irish Dance Commission, allowing users to practice at various speeds. ### What kind of music does it include? The app includes music for the 8 traditional set dances and over 35 championship set dances. It also features specific set dance tunes approved by An Coimisiún le Rinci Gaelacha and An Comhdháil Na Múinteoirí Le Rincí Gaelacha. ### Can I adjust the music speed? Yes, the app allows the music to be adjusted to a wide range of speeds. This feature is crucial for dancers to practice at different tempos and improve their performance. ### Does this app require an internet connection? No, all the music tracks are built into the app, meaning you can access and practice with them offline. This makes it convenient for practicing anywhere without relying on a data connection. ### Is this app compatible with my device? This app is built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, offering a versatile practice experience across Apple devices. Ensure your device meets the minimum operating system requirements for optimal performance. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.0 — 2026-07-04 - Bug fixes - Updated for recent iOS versions ### 2.0.0 — 2024-06-27 - Rebuilt from the ground up with a more modern appearance and navigation - New speed controls ### 1.3.4 — 2017-04-13 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Updated for iOS 10 and later ### 1.3.3 — 2013-11-30 - Fixed an issue where music repeats unexpectedly on some devices ### 1.3.2 — 2013-11-22 - New arrangements of all the music - Performance improvements ## Apps similar to Set Dances | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Beat - Irish Dance Feis Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-irish-dance-feis-music/id1398820796) | 4.6 (25) | Free | Music | | [Hooktheory II](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooktheory-ii/id1148793641) | 4.9 (27) | $19.99 | Music | | [Eden FM Community Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eden-fm-community-radio/id6749446069) | — | Free | Music | | [Bach Goldberg Variations](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bach-goldberg-variations/id488618314) | 4.0 (4) | $3.99 | Music | | [VocalEase 4 U](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalease-4-u/id1053564288) | 4.7 (29) | $9.99 | Music | | [Feis](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feis/id1443990056) | 4.3 (164) | Free | Music | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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