# Set List Maker vs DrumSetlist Manager HD

The clearest difference is price: DrumSetlist Manager HD at $8.99 against Set List Maker's $19.99. Set List Maker's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Set List Maker costs $19.99 and DrumSetlist Manager HD $8.99 up front. Set List Maker sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and DrumSetlist Manager HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Set List Maker holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Set List Maker has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Set List Maker's written reviews are positive against 50% of DrumSetlist Manager HD's.

Set List Maker ships an update fortnightly, DrumSetlist Manager HD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Set List Maker | DrumSetlist Manager HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$8.99** |
| Rating | **[3.7 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-list-maker/id410496349/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumsetlist-manager-hd/id553325263/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **71.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 43 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arlo Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/353281976) | [Andreas Schweiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/352210908) |

## What reviewers say

### Set List Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-list-maker/id410496349)

Organize your music repertoire with lyrics, chord charts, and rehearsal notes. Control on-stage electronics, play backing tracks, and share set lists with bandmates. Advanced features require an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Store lyrics and chord charts, Manage rehearsal notes and set lists, Transpose chords and record audio, Control on-stage electronics and lighting, Play backing tracks and videos, Share set lists with bandmates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Videos | $2.99 | one-time |
| Automation Tracks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Audio | $3.99 | one-time |
| MIDI | $4.99 | one-time |
| Live Sharing | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Powerful features
- 🗂️ Excellent organization
- 🔍 Helpful search
- 🔔 Reliable notifications
- 🌟 Impressive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔄 Sync issues
- 🔍 Inaccurate search
- 🤔 Confusing UI
- 🕰️ Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Database corruption
- Missing songs after updates
- Midi issues
- Playback problems

**Requested features**

- Bulk song import
- Customizable layouts
- Integrated chord/lyric editor
- Automatic scroll for lyrics
- Metronome integration


### DrumSetlist Manager HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumsetlist-manager-hd/id553325263)

This app helps musicians manage song setlists for live performances across multiple bands. It features an accurate metronome, song playback, and hands-free operation options. A lite version is available for testing.

**Highlights:** Advanced setlist management for multiple bands, Audio frame accurate metronome, Song playback from iTunes library, Hands-free operation with Airturn/Blueboard support, Midi support, Practice Manager with rudiments and timing exercises

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Practice Manager | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Set List Maker free?

Set List Maker costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is DrumSetlist Manager HD free?

DrumSetlist Manager HD costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Set List Maker or DrumSetlist Manager HD?

Set List Maker is rated higher. Set List Maker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while DrumSetlist Manager HD averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Set List Maker or DrumSetlist Manager HD have ads?

Neither Set List Maker nor DrumSetlist Manager HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Set List Maker or DrumSetlist Manager HD?

Set List Maker ships an update fortnightly, and DrumSetlist Manager HD every 3 months. Most recently, Set List Maker was updated on September 24, 2026 and DrumSetlist Manager HD on June 5, 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.*