DrumSetlist Manager vs BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Advanced setlist management
- Audio frame accurate metronome
- Song referencing via iTunes
- Hands-free operation support
- Practice manager with rudiments
- Printable setlists and documentation
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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
BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro
This advanced rhythm workstation offers intuitive tools for perfecting timing, programming complex drum grooves, and creating custom practice routines. It features a sequence builder, drum machine with extensive editing options, and the ability to import custom drum samples and apply various audio effects. Export your creations as WAV or MIDI files for use in other music production software.
- Sequence Builder for practice routines
- Drum Machine with visual grid editor
- Custom Drum Kits with WAV import
- 7-effect audio chain
- WAV and MIDI export
- Tempo and rhythm transition tools
- Haptic feedback for beat timing
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A conventional metronome might handle odd meters, another tempo ramps or rhythm patterns. BackBeat does them all - and lets you combine each element seamlessly into the exact practice sequence you need. From metronome clicks, rhythms, time signatures and groupings to tempo changes and ramps, drums, drones and intonation practice, BackBeat brings everything together in seamless sequences you can create in seconds, precisely targeting whatever you're working on. Key Features: Sequence Builder - Combine rhythms, tempos, time signatures and groupings, tempo changes and ramps, drum patterns, polyrhythms, drones and more into complete practice sequences Drum Machine - Full drum pattern editor with built-in grooves, per-instrument velocity control, multi-bar patterns, and per-cell tuplets. Edit in the visual grid builder or directly on the timeline Custom Drum Kits - Import your own WAV samples to create custom kits with per-kit volume tuning and FX settings Drum FX - 7-effect audio chain: EQ, compression, filter, reverb, delay, pitch shift, and distortion with beat-synced delay and live preview WAV Export - Render your full sequence with FX to a WAV file for sharing or use in any DAW Save & Load - Save your practice sequences and custom drum patterns to reuse whenever you need Tempo Tools - Add tempo changes, smooth tempo ramps (click or drums), and automatic speed builders Rhythm Transitions - Practice challenging switches between straight and triplet feels, or any rhythm combination Custom Patterns - Create complex rhythms with the visual grid editor, or instantly combine existing patterns Time Signatures - Standard and custom time signatures with configurable accent patterns and seamless time signature changes Haptic Feedback - Feel the beat with precise tactile feedback on supported devices Swing Feel - Add swing to any pattern, from straight to heavy jazz swing Count-In - Configurable count-ins up to 8 bars Loop Mode - Repeat sequences with optional progressive speed building Practice Timer - Track your session time to build consistent practice habits Pendulum Visualisation - Classic visual metronome with beat tracking Polyrhythms - With real-time polygon visualisation Drone - Play continuous notes and chords alongside the metronome, changing notes anywhere in the sequence - perfect for tuning, string players and intonation practice MIDI Export - Export your sequences as .mid files for use in any DAW Import/Export - Share sequences and drum patterns via .backbeat files Extensive Theme Support - Choose from 37 presets or create your own
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro at Free against DrumSetlist Manager's $8.99. BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). DrumSetlist Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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
BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro is free to download; DrumSetlist Manager costs $8.99 up front. DrumSetlist Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DrumSetlist Manager against 4.9 for BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively.
DrumSetlist Manager ships an update every 3 months, BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DrumSetlist Manager | BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Schweiger | TIMOTHY JAMES POULOS |
Customer experience
DrumSetlist Manager
BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro
In-app purchases
DrumSetlist Manager
- Practice Manager$3.99
BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro
- BackBeat Pro$4.99
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