Comparison

DrumSetlist Manager Lite vs Drum Bank

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DrumSetlist Manager Lite

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
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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 papaer. !!! This LITE version is 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

Drum Bank

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Drummer must download! You can see tons of fill-in and rhythm patterns all you want! In addition, you can watch performance videos, so even if you are not good at notes, you can learn with your eyes and ears. There is also a search function by level and performance genre, so if you have trouble with fill-in, you can use it like a dictionary. ***Premium Membership*** You can check your favorite fill-in and rhythm patterns in a list. In addition to favorites, a check function allows you to see at a glance which phrases you have not yet mastered. This app was created from a drummer's perspective. Please make use of it for your daily practice. (Also, as a premium member, you can hide the ads in the app.) You can also post your own. Anyone can submit their fill-in and rhythm patterns! Please show off your original phrases to drummers all over the world! (There is a certain screening process for submissions.)

Screenshots

DrumSetlist Manager Lite4 screens
Drum Bank2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DrumSetlist Manager Lite at none against Drum Bank's shown. Drum Bank's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. DrumSetlist Manager Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Drum Bank sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumSetlist Manager Lite ships an update every 3 months, Drum Bank every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DrumSetlist Manager Lite versus Drum Bank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumSetlist Manager LiteDrum Bank
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas SchweigerDaishi Nakamura

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DrumSetlist Manager Lite

One-time5
  • Database Backup$1.99
  • More Presets$2.99
  • iTunes Song Import$2.99
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  • Remote Access$2.99
  • Practice Manager$3.99
1 purchases

Drum Bank

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Membership$2.491 Month

Questions

Is DrumSetlist Manager Lite free?
DrumSetlist Manager Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drum Bank free?
Drum Bank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DrumSetlist Manager Lite or Drum Bank have ads?
Drum Bank shows ads; DrumSetlist Manager Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager Lite or Drum Bank?
DrumSetlist Manager Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Drum Bank every 5 days. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager Lite was updated on July 21, 2026 and Drum Bank on July 16, 2026.

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