Comparison

DrumSetlist Manager Lite vs Pocket Drums Classic

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

Pocket Drums Classic

This app allows users to play drums on their mobile devices with a wide variety of high-quality drum kits and realistic sound effects. It includes features for recording, sharing, and exporting performances, along with a metronome and loops for practice and jamming.

Highlights
  • 33 high-quality stereo drum kits
  • Recording and sharing capabilities
  • 14 unique drum loops
  • Variable pitch and roll controls
  • Metronome with multiple sounds
  • Lefty mode
  • Play along with iPod music
Features
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Play the drums anytime, anywhere with Pocket Drums Free! Featuring 33 high-quality stereo drum kits, recording, ability to share and export your recordings (optional in-app purchase), 14 unique drum loops to play along to, variable pitch control, drum rolls, double bass drumming, play to your favorite iPod music from within Pocket Drums Free, variable metronome with half a dozen unique sounds, and lefty mode. Stickteck's DRUMMERZ tablet drumsticks makes playing Pocket Drums Free even that more fun and realistic. Now you can play directly on your iPad -- great for practicing, jamming and recording your favorite drum tracks from anywhere! Each DRUMMERZ drumstick features a plastic inner core surrounded by a conductive rubber-like material. Take a look http://www.getdrummerz.com and start jamming today! FEATURES: • 33 6-piece drum kits all professionally recorded in high-quality 16-bit stereo: Arena, Bebop, Birch, Classic, Country, Delay, Electronic, Funk, Fusion, Garage, Indian, Japan Vintage, Jazz, Latin, Liverpool, Lo-Fi, Marching, Melodic, Natural, Old Skool, Pop, Phat, Punk, Reggae, Retro, Reverb, Rock, Rocket, Tribal, Vintage, Weird, Wood, and World • Recorder that allows you to save, load, loop, and play recorded tracks • Share your recordings through email, Facebook, and Twitter • Export your recordings to your computer (optional in-app purchase) • Metronome with 8 sounds to choose from and variable speed switch (BPM) • 14 Pocket Beats/Loops • PlayAlong Beats: 16 new loops with basic bass drum, hi-hat or snare beats, to play along for added rhythmic expression! • Slide your finger between drums • Shake your device to play sounds to your favorite music • Repeated cymbal and drum taps blend in like real drums • Play multiple drum heads and cymbals simultaneously • Visual feedback when tapping drums and cymbals • Two Real Drums themes • Lefty Mode - reverse the layout • Play along with your favorite music by easily accessing your iPod music right from within Pocket Drums Free • Volume controls for both the drum sounds and music • Pitch control allows for unlimited drum sounds • Rolls on all drums with variable speed adjustment (BPM) • Double bass drumming with variable speed adjustment (BPM) • Runs on both the iPhone/iPod Touch and the iPad • Bass drum featured is a rare Ludwig 1960s psychedelic red finish • Fun and easy to play for the drummer in all of us IN-APP PURCHASE TO UPGRADE: • Multi-track recording • Record and play on top of loaded/saved tracks • 15 additional metronome sounds • 25 additional beats/loops • 3 additional layouts: Drum Machine, Basic, and Toms • 2 additional Real Drums themes • Ads removed Use headphones when possible to fully hear and enjoy the high quality sounds of Pocket Drums Free. PRIVACY POLICY: http://codyrotwein.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

DrumSetlist Manager Lite4 screens
Pocket Drums Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Drums Classic at 3.8 against DrumSetlist Manager Lite's 3.0. Pocket Drums Classic also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 1). DrumSetlist Manager Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Pocket Drums Classic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Drums Classic holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Drums Classic has 28 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 60% of Pocket Drums Classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumSetlist Manager Lite ships an update every 3 months, Pocket Drums Classic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DrumSetlist Manager Lite versus Pocket Drums Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumSetlist Manager LitePocket Drums Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)3.8 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better60.3% of reviews
Number of ratings128 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB69 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAndreas SchweigerDrum Starz

Customer experience

DrumSetlist Manager Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Pocket Drums Classic

All ratings28 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral13.7%
Negative26.0%

Bugs and requests

DrumSetlist Manager Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pocket Drums Classic

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Ads pop up every time a drum is clicked
  • Ads pop up when editing kits or going into settings
  • Ads pop up in the middle of a song
  • Bluetooth has a delay
  • Ads pop up when opening the app
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  • Ads pop up in the middle of the app, taking users to other games
  • Ads redirect constantly
  • Sound decided not to work
  • Bombarded with adverts opening new internet tabs
  • Free things popping up
  • Advertising banner still present after paying for full version
  • Can't even download

Requested features

9 requests
  • Change drum color
  • Fix glitches when editing kits or going into settings
  • Add option to change tempo
  • Add more customization options
  • Add a menu to choose different drum sets/skins
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  • Allow sounds to overlap
  • Improve hi-hat sound
  • Consider a layout geared for finger drumming
  • Add dark mode option

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
4 purchases

Pocket Drums Classic

One-time4
  • Pocket Drums Upgrade$0.99
  • Kit Pack 1$0.99
  • Exporting$0.99
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  • Kit Pack 2$0.99

Questions

Is DrumSetlist Manager Lite free?
DrumSetlist Manager Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Drums Classic free?
Pocket Drums Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DrumSetlist Manager Lite or Pocket Drums Classic?
Pocket Drums Classic is rated higher. DrumSetlist Manager Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pocket Drums Classic averages 3.8 from 28 ratings.
Do DrumSetlist Manager Lite or Pocket Drums Classic have ads?
Pocket Drums Classic shows ads; DrumSetlist Manager Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager Lite or Pocket Drums Classic?
DrumSetlist Manager Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Pocket Drums Classic every 2 months. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager Lite was updated on July 21, 2026 and Pocket Drums Classic on September 21, 2026.

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