# UDBapp: Powered by Arc

> Marching band drill management and viewing application with animation and attendance features. (iPhone/iPad app by Ultimate Drill Book.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udbapp-powered-by-arc/id6762600003 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ultimate Drill Book](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455826723)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Ukrainian
- Released: 2026-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udbapp-powered-by-arc/id6762600003/reviews.md

## What is UDBapp?

NEW
• Jump forward or backward, pause or reset your drill with intuitive Control Wheel
• See drill in light and dark mode, set automatically from your preferences.
• Annotate directly on your drill, place links and organize text notes with Field Notes and Design Notes 
• Access a full suite of admin-granted features via Smart Access.
• NEW: Update licenses or access in UDB, and changes are reflected across all Arc products
• Customize your experience, without leaving the drill, with quick settings and widgets
• Tap any performer to view photo, coordinate, page information and attendance status via Geo.

Features for Members
• Watch the drill animation while listening to the music from any perspective (performer or director)
• View your individual coordinate sheet for sets in a song or counts in a set
• Follow your drill count by count with live updating coordinates
• See curved and straight-line path information for previous and next sets

Features for Admins and Staff
• Change field perspective (performer/director)
• Easily add/delete/edit drill files in your ensemble's account directly from the app
• Learn and clean drill just seconds after it has been exported from Pyware by the designer
• One tap access to Beam for sheet music, and Geo for attendance

Differentiators
• Unlimited drill uploads from Pyware, the best-in-class drill design software
• Phone layout designed for one handed use
• Easily find your halfway points and yard line crossing counts
• Easily switch between custom views

Tap ID
Tap ID allows directors to see the performer labels that members have selected. Simply tap on a performer's dot while viewing the drill to see their name, photo, page information and attendance status. Multiple students can select a single performer label, so directors can easily see and manage alternates, shadows, and primary performers.

Geo Calendar & Attendance
See full rehearsal and performance schedule, check-in to events with multiple locations, and track attendance throughout the season. Use Live Attendance to get a real-time view of who is at rehearsal and who is not. 

Offline Mode
Restrict access to Ultimate Drill Book if selected users are connected to the internet. If not activated, all users will be able to access Ultimate Drill Book even if connected to a WiFi or cellular connection.

## Key features

- View drill animations from any perspective
- Live updating coordinates and count sheets
- Annotate directly on drills with notes
- Attendance tracking and rehearsal schedules
- Offline mode for drill access
- Integration with drill design software

## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udbapp-powered-by-arc/id6762600003/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Justice for sloppytip123

*2026-09-03*

Sloppy tip was my best friend until he was taken away from me after leaving a review on this app. Please bring my goat back. Yours truly- sloppytip123s bsf

### 5/5 — Justice for SloppyTip123

*2026-09-01*

After I heard about the Sloppytip123 insident, I was flabbergasted at the audacity of such a person to do such a thing. Sloppytip123 has only been nice and kind their whole like and here is someone dragging them down over nothing. I hope they one day willl see themselves in SloppyTip123s shoes and know what its like to be a SloppyTip. They say “Waiter! Waiter! My steak is too juicy! My lobster is too Buttery! But did SloppyTip123 complain? No. To have such pride to think you can do such a thing to the SloppyTip family is unheard of. They say, “We are Chasing Utopia! Rising Above the Noise! We’ve seen it In A New Light!” but clearly they havnt. I hope something can be learned here, and someone can give justice to SloppyTip123, for we are only At The Threshhold for the justice that should be givin. 
Sincerly
SloppyTip123s Brother

### 1/5 — Took a great app, made it horrible

*2026-08-29*

As a marching band student for many years, I’ve used plenty of apps for drill. Until recently, I’d been using the regular UDB app (orange), and it was pretty good, easy to use. I can’t even begin to express my disappointment with this app. The count-circle mechanism is awful, and several basic features are locked behind paywalls. Instead of easily being able to see the notes and measures that go with the drill you’re watching, you have to change over 2 pages, which ruins any sort of learning continuity. The counts are not even really timed either the movement of dots either. A bunch of new, flashy, and useless settings doesn’t make up for the basic lack of functionality this app now holds. Thank you for making the season of several marching bands twice as difficult.

### 4/5 — Update to my original review

*2026-08-24*

I originally hated this new UDB, but after using it for a little longer, it’s not too bad. The UI is a lot different and was confusing at first but now I actually like it over the old UDB. Overall the Arc version of UDB is way better than the Arc version of Beam and I don’t mind it.

### 2/5 — New UI feels like a modernized downgrade

*2026-08-23*

The old app had much bigger buttons and was much more intuitive, on top of the field area being much bigger due to the lack of a giant useless circle. Half the time I accidentally hit the middle button instead of the dial to swipe thru pages. I miss the ability to set my own dot as a dot and everyone else as a letter and I find the new UI very clunky.

### 5/5 — My personal experience

*2026-08-21*

So far it’s been working very well for me with no glitches and helps me learn drill pretty quickly. I am saying this as a freshman with not expierence with drill but this has definitely been a big helper in learning drill. But I am also a visual learner so this definitely helps a lot.

### 4/5 — Good app but bug fixes needed

*2026-08-20*

So I have the app and for the most part it works completely fine but as of right now my app won’t load in and it’s stuck in the loading screen

### 3/5 — It’s not bad..

*2026-08-18*

It’s not as great as the old UDB but it’s fine, the recent updates have pretty well fixed any app-ruining bugs but it still remains inferior to the old UDB.

The show all and open all features don’t work for me, Field notes are hard to draw when laggy, the layout is kinds confusing, and the app feels laggier. 

Overall it’s not bad. But it could be better.

**Developer response:** Stay tuned for an exciting update coming out this week that addresses many of the issues currently present for older devices!

### 1/5 — UDB is kinda alright I suppose...

*2026-08-17*

My brother and I hate this app so much that we came up with a list of adjectives to describe it.
1. Sloppy
2. Tippy
3. Slimy
4. Sticky
5. Round
6. Has balls
7. Has dots
8. Rhythmic
9. Unenjoyable
10. Needs internet (why???)
11. Long (for good boys)
12. Short (for bad boys)
13. Plump
14. White all over screen
15. Maybe choke
16. Horrible
17. Beige
18. Bland
19. Sweet
20. Hairy
21. Has black streaks
22. Pulpy
23. Diddy approved 
24. Oily
25. School appropiate
26. Popular
27. Loooved by director

### 5/5 — My most loyal subject,sloppytip123, loves talking about this app

*2026-08-17*

He hates it so much that I downloaded it and can't disagree with him 😌

## Frequently asked questions about UDBapp

### What is UDBapp?

UDBapp is a mobile application designed for managing and viewing marching band drill formations. It provides tools for both performers and directors to access animated drills, coordinate sheets, and track attendance.

### Can I use UDBapp offline?

Yes, UDBapp offers an offline mode that allows users to access drill formations even without an internet connection. This feature ensures accessibility during rehearsals or performances where connectivity may be limited.

### What features are available for directors in UDBapp?

Directors can easily add, delete, and edit drill files directly from the app. They can also change field perspectives, access sheet music via Beam, and view attendance status through Geo.

### How does UDBapp help performers?

Performers can watch drill animations synchronized with music, view their individual coordinate sheets for sets, and follow their drill count by count with live updating coordinates. They can also see path information for sets.

### Does UDBapp have ads?

No, UDBapp does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to provide a seamless experience for its users without interruptions.

### What is the update frequency for UDBapp?

The app was last updated on June 13, 2026, indicating active development. Users can expect ongoing improvements and new features based on the developer's release schedule.

### Is UDBapp suitable for younger users?

UDBapp has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. Its educational focus on marching band formations is beneficial for students and educators alike.

### How does UDBapp integrate with drill design software?

UDBapp allows for unlimited drill uploads from Pyware, which is described as a best-in-class drill design software. This integration ensures that designs are easily transferred and accessible within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.5 — 2026-09-03

- Stability improvements

### 1.4.4 — 2026-08-31

- Updates to Design Notes synchronization and Text Box placement
- Fixed issue with users being logged out inadvertently 
- General Fixes and Improvements

### 1.4.2 — 2026-08-20

General Improvements and Bug Fixes

### 1.4.1 — 2026-08-17

Admin can now grant additional features to other users (Members or Staff) including:
- Drill Management (assign, show/hide)
- Creating and managing Listening Zones
- Access to see the full Cast List
- Access to see the TapID Widget
- Live Attendance View
- Design Notes Editing
- Annotating on Field Note Layers they have access to

Create your Smart Access Sets of privileges and assign them to users by going to Settings>Smart Access Sets> Tapping the + Button. A few "pre-made" sets have been made for your convenience, which can be modified to meet your needs. Find more information on Smart Access at our Knowledge Base.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-03

- Added a second layer to the Focus Mode widget with additional options
- Fixed iPhone SE layout issues that did not allow for all of the coordinate to be read, including scaled fonts and padding
- Improved drill synchronization
- General fixes and improvements

## More apps by Ultimate Drill Book

- [UDBapp Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udbapp-pro/id1455826724)
- [Beam Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-music/id1572856909)
- [StrideTV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stridetv/id1672652675)
- [Geo: Powered by Arc](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-powered-by-arc/id6762745439)
- [Beam: Powered by Arc](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-powered-by-arc/id6762746253)

All apps by Ultimate Drill Book: https://appshunter.io/developer/1455826723

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