# Fingering vs Drillbook Next Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Fingering at 4.8 against Drillbook Next Reader's 4.1. Fingering also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 54%) and ratings volume (157 vs 29). Drillbook Next Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Fingering costs $4.99 and Drillbook Next Reader $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fingering holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fingering has 157 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Fingering's written reviews are positive against 54% of Drillbook Next Reader's.

Fingering ships an update every 7 months, Drillbook Next Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fingering | Drillbook Next Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingering/id353809211/reviews)** | [4.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillbook-next-reader/id795739546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | #198 |
| Size | 183 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987) | [Scott Rundell](https://appshunter.io/developer/324469546) |

## What reviewers say

### Fingering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingering/id353809211)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Access interactive fingering charts for a wide range of woodwind and brass instruments, including alternate fingerings and trills. Features a piano interface to visualize notes and their notations across various clefs, with transposition options.

**Highlights:** Interactive fingering charts, Alternate fingerings and trills, Piano visualization, Multiple clef support, Transposition options, Instrument-specific guides

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drillbook Next Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillbook-next-reader/id795739546)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app allows marching band members and instructors to visualize and follow marching show drills. It displays coordinates for each performer at every count, enabling users to understand their position and contribution to the overall show. Features include playback, zoom, and personalized set books for marchers.

**Highlights:** View coordinates for every set and count, Navigate show by counts and sets, Pinch and zoom functionality, Jump to any set or song, Play show with creator-entered tempos, Personalized set book for each marcher, Print set cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fingering free?

Fingering costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drillbook Next Reader free?

Drillbook Next Reader costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fingering or Drillbook Next Reader?

Fingering is rated higher. Fingering averages 4.8 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Drillbook Next Reader averages 4.1 from 29 ratings.

### Do Fingering or Drillbook Next Reader have ads?

Neither Fingering nor Drillbook Next Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fingering or Drillbook Next Reader?

Fingering ships an update every 7 months, and Drillbook Next Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fingering was updated on September 22, 2026 and Drillbook Next Reader on September 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Fingering or Drillbook Next Reader?

Fingering currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and Drillbook Next Reader at #198. 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.*