DrumSetlist Manager Lite vs ShowOne
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
ShowOne
This app provides musicians with a stable and flexible platform for playing backing tracks live. It offers automatic click tracks, tempo and pitch control, and customizable count-offs. Easily import and organize your music for any live or rehearsal setting.
- Automatic click sync
- Tempo and pitch control
- Voice and visual count-offs
- Unlimited set creation
- Customizable click sounds
- Split audio output
- MIDI compatibility
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ShowOne is a pro app for musicians who use backing tracks live. You supply the music - we give you the features, flexibility, and stability to play your tracks in any live or rehearsal situation, right from your iPhone or iPad. Never again worry about printing click tracks, lugging cumbersome and expensive audio equipment to shows, or being stuck with songs in the wrong key or tempo. ▸ Featured in: Modern Drummer ("6 More Mobile Apps Every Drummer Should Know"), Keyboard Magazine, DRUM! Magazine, Electronic Musician Magazine, Bass Musician Mag, App Advice, Discchord, Music App Blog, and more KEY FEATURES • Automatic click that syncs with your music • Control each track's tempo, pitch, volume, start/end and more • Voice and visual count-offs for any track • Create unlimited sets; add/remove/reorder tracks easily; have tracks automatically play into next • Choose from several custom and familiar click sounds • Audio is split out the headphone jack so the musicians and audience only hear what they need to • Rock solid and stable - no skips or glitches • Clear and intuitive user interface - easy to read in high pressure live situations and on dark stages • Import your music fast and privately via cloud (Dropbox, iCloud, etc) or iTunes File Sharing • Use tracks that you’ve pre-recorded with clicks and cues to one side for more versatility ("User Cue" feature) • Works with 3rd party interfaces from Apogee, PreSonus, iConnectivity, and many more • Backup/restore to cloud and share via Airdrop all of your tracks and sets across multiple devices ▸ Features 4-channel operation! Send full stereo mix to audience with further cue routing options (available as in-app purchase, compatible interface required) • NEW - iPadOS version in portrait and landscape orientation ▸ MIDI-compatible! Control ShowOne's transport with an external keyboard, drum pad or footswitch via MIDI interface. Control and sync with external gear with MIDI Clock output and per-track Program/Bank changes. Available as in-app purchases. ▸ ShowOne was created by an internationally known recording and touring artist and professional stage manager from the ground up with an eye toward what real musicians need. MORE FEATURES • High quality time/pitch algorithm • Click Mute/Delay/Accent are all adjustable for control over your time-keeping • Exclusive ShowOne Crosstalk Control to help reduce crosstalk or bleed when splitting out headphone jack • Works with most audio files (WAV/AIFF/MP3/AAC), 24 bit and up to 96k • Big, striking Transport for ease of control • Bar Counter, Tempo and Pitch displays so you always know where you are • Free version is full-featured, limited to 2 user tracks at a time (unlimited track imports with paid version) VERSATILE AND DEPENDABLE • Made for iPhone® and iPad® (works on iPod touch®) • Simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for the pros. • Great for drummers, keyboard players, guitar or bass players, musical directors - whoever deals with backing tracks! • National touring acts, local/regional bands, cover bands, church bands, solo artists, street performers, theater troupes - anything! • AND - it works as a solid backup solution for more advanced setups • AND - it’s an excellent practice tool as well! Speed up and slow down tracks with metronome for learning parts, change the pitch, etc. MORE PRAISE FOR SHOWONE! ▸ "...it will probably pay for itself in convenience before you finish your first gig." - Music App Blog ▸ "ShowOne is the perfect tool for running tracks on stage or in rehearsal - no need to invest in a bunch of new gear!" - Nick Wheeler, All-American Rejects ▸ "Blown away by ShowOne…this software is the bomb!" - Bruce Murphy, Men Without Hats ▸ "Thanks for developing such a great app!" - Phil Bennett, Starship - - - - - - - - - - Go to www.ShowOneApp.com, check out the vids and FAQs, or drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you! And please LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW after you've used the app a bit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ShowOne at 4.2 against DrumSetlist Manager Lite's 3.0. ShowOne also leads on ratings volume (106 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). DrumSetlist Manager Lite's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 60%). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. DrumSetlist Manager Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ShowOne sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ShowOne holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShowOne has 106 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 ShowOne'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, ShowOne every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DrumSetlist Manager Lite | ShowOne |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (106 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 106 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Schweiger | One Zero One Audio |
Customer experience
DrumSetlist Manager Lite
ShowOne
Bugs and requests
DrumSetlist Manager Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ShowOne
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes when importing tracks
- Imported tracks not appearing in ShowOne despite file transfer
- Click track goes out of sync during playback
- Pitch adjustment causes digital garbling noise
- Data loss after app updates
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- Restore purchases not working properly
- Support contact unavailable or unresponsive
- Custom click sound reverts to default on app restart
- Audio stops mid-song sporadically
- Set creation causes app to crash
- Purchase registration failures requiring app reinstall
- Song titles change to lowercase after import
- Click track panning issues despite in-app purchases
- Background battery drain (80%+ usage reported)
Requested features
21 requests- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Larger, more accessible play/pause button
- True 4-channel audio output capability
- Multiple tempo changes within a single track
- Additional time signatures (3/4, 5/4, 7/4, etc.)
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- Crossfades between tracks for seamless transitions
- Loop and repeat functionality
- Trim by milliseconds instead of bars only
- Auto-play playlist with customizable gaps between songs
- Track duration display in set edit screen
- Automated volume balancing assistance
- Landscape mode for iPad
- MIDI program change functionality
- Voice cues and lyric display integration
- Ability to add songs without backing tracks to setlist
- Bulk import for multiple tracks at once
- Half-step tempo precision (e.g., 68.5 BPM)
- Click start delay customization
- Waveform visualization with playhead
- Backup and restore functionality as standard feature
- Ability to disable click per-song default settings
In-app purchases
DrumSetlist Manager Lite
- 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
ShowOne
- Click Track Pack 1$0.99
- MIDI Transport$3.99
- MIDI Advanced$3.99
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- Backup Restore$7.99
- Four Channel Mode$8.99
- ShowOne Basic Version$14.99
Questions
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