# DrumSetlist Manager vs ChordMate 4

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChordMate 4 at none against DrumSetlist Manager's 1. DrumSetlist Manager's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DrumSetlist Manager costs $8.99 and ChordMate 4 $9.99 up front. DrumSetlist Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChordMate 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

DrumSetlist Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of DrumSetlist Manager's written reviews are positive against 67% of ChordMate 4's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumSetlist Manager | ChordMate 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$8.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumsetlist-manager/id352210905/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordmate-4/id6468572683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | #194 |
| Size | 34 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Schweiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/352210908) | [Harmonic Sense](https://appshunter.io/developer/371760835) |

## What reviewers say

### DrumSetlist Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumsetlist-manager/id352210905)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Practice Manager | $3.99 | one-time |


### ChordMate 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordmate-4/id6468572683)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create unique guitar chord progressions and explore new sounds. This app offers advanced filtering for chord voicings, suggestions for chord substitutions, and the ability to add custom chords. It also supports alternate tunings and exporting diagrams.

**Highlights:** Create chord progressions, Discover new chord voicings, Chord substitution suggestions, Add custom chord voicings, Export chord diagrams, Alternate tuning support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrumSetlist Manager free?

DrumSetlist Manager costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ChordMate 4 free?

ChordMate 4 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DrumSetlist Manager or ChordMate 4?

DrumSetlist Manager is rated higher. DrumSetlist Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ChordMate 4 averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do DrumSetlist Manager or ChordMate 4 have ads?

Neither DrumSetlist Manager nor ChordMate 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager or ChordMate 4?

DrumSetlist Manager ships an update every 3 months, and ChordMate 4 every 3 months. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager was updated on August 25, 2026 and ChordMate 4 on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DrumSetlist Manager or ChordMate 4?

DrumSetlist Manager currently peaks at #186 in the App Store charts, and ChordMate 4 at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*