Comparison

DrumSetlist Manager vs Drum Bank

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DrumSetlist Manager

Organize and manage your song setlists for live performances across multiple bands. Features a built-in metronome, song referencing via iTunes links, and hands-free operation options. Includes practice tools and printable documentation.

Highlights
  • Advanced setlist management
  • Audio frame accurate metronome
  • Song referencing via iTunes
  • Hands-free operation support
  • Practice manager with rudiments
  • Printable setlists and documentation
Features
Currently charting
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DrumSetlist Manager is an advanced setlist manager for musicians who have to play a setlist of songs in a row and possibly also in several bands / ensembles. The main advantage is the storage of songs / presets which then can be added in chains / setlists to provide a sequences for live concerts. The built-in, audio frame accurate metronome function enables the musician to get the right timing for each new song in the setlist in audio and through walking LED's visually. To have a reference of the Song to play you can store a link to an iTunes item in you music libraray and even play it through the app. The built in help system makes it easy to sxplore all advanced functions of Drumsetlist Manager. All Help pages are also printable from the app to have the documentation also on paper. !!! There is a LITE version restricted to 10 Presets to test the app before buying, so check it out if it suites your needs !!! Features: - Landscape stage play screen with big buttons and letters for live playing. - Song import from iTunes playlists with automatic setlist generation. - Application preferences for customizing the user experience - Built in help system, printeable from the app - Setlists can be printed from the app - Midi Support (external Midi adapter necessary) - Airturn and IK multimedia Blueboard support for handsfree operation - Practise Manager with the 40 rudiments, Timing, Odd meter and Song practise capabillities

About

Drum Bank

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Drummer must download! You can see tons of fill-in and rhythm patterns all you want! In addition, you can watch performance videos, so even if you are not good at notes, you can learn with your eyes and ears. There is also a search function by level and performance genre, so if you have trouble with fill-in, you can use it like a dictionary. ***Premium Membership*** You can check your favorite fill-in and rhythm patterns in a list. In addition to favorites, a check function allows you to see at a glance which phrases you have not yet mastered. This app was created from a drummer's perspective. Please make use of it for your daily practice. (Also, as a premium member, you can hide the ads in the app.) You can also post your own. Anyone can submit their fill-in and rhythm patterns! Please show off your original phrases to drummers all over the world! (There is a certain screening process for submissions.)

Screenshots

DrumSetlist Manager4 screens
Drum Bank2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drum Bank at Free against DrumSetlist Manager's $8.99. Drum Bank also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.6). DrumSetlist Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Drum Bank is free to download; DrumSetlist Manager costs $8.99 up front. DrumSetlist Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drum Bank sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumSetlist Manager ships an update every 3 months, Drum Bank every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DrumSetlist Manager versus Drum Bank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumSetlist ManagerDrum Bank
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas SchweigerDaishi Nakamura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DrumSetlist Manager

One-time1
  • Practice Manager$3.99
1 purchases

Drum Bank

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Membership$2.491 Month

Questions

Is DrumSetlist Manager free?
DrumSetlist Manager costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Drum Bank free?
Drum Bank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DrumSetlist Manager or Drum Bank have ads?
Drum Bank shows ads; DrumSetlist Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager or Drum Bank?
DrumSetlist Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Drum Bank every 5 days. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager was updated on August 25, 2026 and Drum Bank on July 16, 2026.

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