# DrumSetlist Manager HD vs Chops

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chops at 100% against DrumSetlist Manager HD's 50%. Chops also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and rating (4.7 vs 1.0). DrumSetlist Manager HD's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Chops is free to download; DrumSetlist Manager HD costs $8.99 up front. DrumSetlist Manager HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chops sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chops has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DrumSetlist Manager HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chops's.

DrumSetlist Manager HD ships an update every 3 months, Chops every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumSetlist Manager HD | Chops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumsetlist-manager-hd/id553325263/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chops-drum-rudiments/id6566195057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 38 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Schweiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/352210908) | [Digital Staves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758758328) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Chops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chops-drum-rudiments/id6566195057)

Master all 40 PAS rudiments with structured courses, dynamic exercises, and a smart metronome. Apply your skills on the kit with beautiful notation and full playback controls. Designed for drummers of all levels to practice with purpose and enhance their foundation.

**Highlights:** Master all 40 PAS rudiments, Apply skills on the drum kit, Dynamic exercises and workouts, Structured courses for all levels, Beautiful and readable notation, Smart metronome with tempo adjustment, Full playback controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chops Subscription (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Education Subscription (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| Chops Subscription (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrumSetlist Manager HD free?

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

### Is Chops free?

Chops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DrumSetlist Manager HD or Chops?

Chops is rated higher. DrumSetlist Manager HD averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chops averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do DrumSetlist Manager HD or Chops have ads?

Neither DrumSetlist Manager HD nor Chops shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager HD or Chops?

DrumSetlist Manager HD ships an update every 3 months, and Chops every 3 weeks. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager HD was updated on September 23, 2026 and Chops on October 11, 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.*