# DrumSetlist Manager Lite vs Pocket Drums Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Drums Classic at 3.7 against DrumSetlist Manager Lite's 3.0. Pocket Drums Classic also leads on ratings volume (29 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.

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.

Pocket Drums Classic holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Drums Classic has 29 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.

DrumSetlist Manager Lite ships an update every 3 months, Pocket Drums Classic every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumSetlist Manager Lite | Pocket Drums Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumsetlist-manager-lite/id357375870/reviews) | **[3.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-drums-classic/id468252067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Schweiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/352210908) | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) |

## 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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 |


### Pocket Drums Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-drums-classic/id468252067)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Drums Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kit Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exporting | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kit Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great sound quality
- 🥁 Realistic feel and rebound
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎵 Good for practicing and playing along to music
- 💡 Variety of drum kits and sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive ads
- 💥 Frequent pop-up ads
- 🚫 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 📉 Horrible sound quality (specific drums)
- 😵 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 3.7 from 29 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 October 27, 2026 and Pocket Drums Classic on October 27, 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.*