Comparison

DrumSetlist Manager vs HelloBand

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

HelloBand

This app helps performers manage fan engagement and their music business through a customizable landing page accessible via a QR code. Artists can receive instant messages, digital tips, and build an email list, all while tracking fan interactions.

Highlights
  • QR code fan engagement
  • Customizable landing pages
  • Instant fan messaging
  • Digital tipping
  • Email list building
  • Gig promotion
  • Performance analytics
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HelloBand is a fan engagement app designed to help performers manage their music business all in one app! With a valid HelloBand user account, this app will be your control center to create and manage your HelloBand Landing Page. Our “One Scan Does it All” method makes it easy for an artist to build, manage and communicate with a fan database. Your unique HelloBand QR code gets generated and is used on all your marketing materials. Once a potential fan sees your QR code at a live show, they scan it with their mobile device, then their phone’s browser will open to your landing page. They immediately will have access to “All things you” on your custom programmable landing page that they will see instantly, all without having to download an app, or sign up for anything. HelloBand Features: INSTANT MESSAGE “HELLO” FEATURE Fans can scan your QR code, press the Say Hello button and message you instantly on stage! They can say hello, request a song from your in-app songlist, ask for a birthday shout-out, or even just tell you how cool you are. No need to advertise your cell number for texting, or advertising your email address for messaging. No need to promote a social media messaging app, that is tracking your every detail. Our HelloBand Say hello feature is a direct-to-you private message that you receive instantly on your device that you have on-stage. TIPS With fewer people carrying cash, and the younger generations using their hand-held devices for almost everything, HelloBand makes it simple to receive digital tips via whatever digital cash provider you use. Venmo, CashApp, PayPal… what ever digital payment provider you already use, your fans will see and have a choice to use it, even all of them if you use multiple providers. Your TIPS go right to you – Instantly! No middleman here. FOLLOW The follow feature makes it easy for a fan to join your email list. It asks for their First Name, email address and zip code. You can manage this list in your app, and even export it as csv file to your current email manager. SPOTLIGHT Create a unique tile for your landing page that directs fans to where you want. Choose an icon, color it, give it a name, tagline and URL and your fan will be directed right to it with a simple click. Promote your merch store, EPK, endorsed products, your favorite charity and so many more options! SOCIALS Fans can see and link to whatever social sites you allow on the landing page. Facebook? Instagram? Twitter? They will see them all if you choose. GIGS Your fans can see a list of all your upcoming gigs with date, time, venue name and address, and any special notes about the show. STATS See the daily totals of how many people visited your landing page, and what they took interest in and clicked through to. All clicks are tracked including individual digital payment sites, social media sites, and even your own custom spotlights! SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS The Standard Plan provides you access to all of the HelloBand features listed above as well as hosting of your custom Landing Page, accessible to fans via a custom QR Code. Your subscription will automatically renew monthly or annually, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy - https://helloband.io/privacy Terms of Use - https://helloband.io/terms Thanks for using HelloBand! We'd love to hear from you. Email us at support@helloband.io.

Screenshots

DrumSetlist Manager4 screens
HelloBand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HelloBand at Free against DrumSetlist Manager's $8.99. HelloBand also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and ratings volume (27 vs 4). DrumSetlist Manager's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

HelloBand is free to download; DrumSetlist Manager costs $8.99 up front. DrumSetlist Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HelloBand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DrumSetlist Manager against 4.9 for HelloBand. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloBand has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of DrumSetlist Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of HelloBand's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumSetlist Manager ships an update every 3 months, HelloBand every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DrumSetlist Manager versus HelloBand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumSetlist ManagerHelloBand
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)4.9 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings427 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas SchweigerWilliam Edmondson

Customer experience

DrumSetlist Manager

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

HelloBand

All ratings27 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DrumSetlist Manager

One-time1
  • Practice Manager$3.99
2 purchases

HelloBand

Subscriptions2
  • Standard14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Standard (17% off)14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is DrumSetlist Manager free?
DrumSetlist Manager costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is HelloBand free?
HelloBand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DrumSetlist Manager or HelloBand?
HelloBand is rated higher. DrumSetlist Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HelloBand averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.
Do DrumSetlist Manager or HelloBand have ads?
Neither DrumSetlist Manager nor HelloBand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager or HelloBand?
DrumSetlist Manager ships an update every 3 months, and HelloBand every 2 months. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager was updated on August 25, 2026 and HelloBand on August 22, 2026.

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