# DrumSetlist Manager Lite vs BeatMirror

The clearest difference is price: DrumSetlist Manager Lite at Free against BeatMirror's $6.99. DrumSetlist Manager Lite also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 65%). BeatMirror's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DrumSetlist Manager Lite is free to download; BeatMirror costs $6.99 up front. DrumSetlist Manager Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. BeatMirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

BeatMirror holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeatMirror has 253 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of DrumSetlist Manager Lite's written reviews are positive against 65% of BeatMirror's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumSetlist Manager Lite | BeatMirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumsetlist-manager-lite/id357375870/reviews) | **[4.7 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmirror-track-bpm/id1086730929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **253** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Schweiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/352210908) | [Ten Kettles Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/807222476) |

## What reviewers say

### DrumSetlist Manager Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumsetlist-manager-lite/id357375870)

Manage song setlists for live performances across multiple bands. Features an audio-accurate metronome, song import from iTunes, and hands-free operation support. This lite version is limited to 10 presets for testing.

**Highlights:** Advanced setlist management for multiple bands, Audio frame accurate metronome, Song import from iTunes playlists, Hands-free operation support (Airturn, Blueboard), Practice Manager with rudiments and timing tools, Printable setlists and help documentation

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Database Backup | $1.99 | one-time |
| More Presets | $2.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Song Import | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remote Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Practice Manager | $3.99 | one-time |


### BeatMirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmirror-track-bpm/id1086730929)

This app uses your device's microphone to detect and display musical tempo in real-time. It provides a scrollable graph of your tempo history, helping musicians improve their rhythm and internal clock. Features include a wide tempo range, flexible accuracy across time signatures, and visual feedback for tempo drift.

**Highlights:** Real-time tempo detection, Scrollable tempo history graph, Wide tempo range (35-220 bpm), Flexible accuracy across time signatures and rhythms, Visual feedback for tempo drift, Customizable zoom features, Tempo keyboard with tap pad

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast BPM detection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Game changer for musicians
- 👍 Great for guitar rhythm practice
- 💡 Superior tempo detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate beat detection for guitar
- 🔋 Phone gets hot
- 🐛 BPM rounding issues
- 🐛 Doesn't work unless target tempo is set
- 🐛 Not ideal for DJs

**Reported bugs**

- Beat detection inaccurate for guitar picking speed
- App rounds BPM to nearest whole number, losing decimals
- Phone overheats after prolonged use
- App doesn't work unless a target tempo is set
- App is not precise enough to measure rapid beats

**Requested features**

- Toggle for BPM decimals display
- Option to switch between integer and double numbers for DJs
- Mode to just detect playing without setting target tempo
- More customization for tempo range zoom


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrumSetlist Manager Lite free?

DrumSetlist Manager Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BeatMirror free?

BeatMirror costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DrumSetlist Manager Lite or BeatMirror?

BeatMirror is rated higher. DrumSetlist Manager Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BeatMirror averages 4.7 from 253 ratings.

### Do DrumSetlist Manager Lite or BeatMirror have ads?

Neither DrumSetlist Manager Lite nor BeatMirror shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager Lite or BeatMirror?

DrumSetlist Manager Lite ships an update every 3 months, and BeatMirror every 3 months. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager Lite was updated on July 21, 2026 and BeatMirror on September 26, 2026.

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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.*