Comparison

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite vs Leadsheet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite

Manage song setlists for live performances with this advanced tool. Organize songs into sequences, utilize a built-in metronome for timing, and link to your music library for reference. This lite version allows testing before purchase.

Highlights
  • Advanced setlist management
  • Audio frame accurate metronome
  • Song reference with iTunes link
  • Landscape stage play screen
  • Hands-free operation support
  • Practice manager with rudiments
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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

Leadsheet

Organize your sheet music and create setlists for live performances. Import music from cloud storage or AirDrop, annotate scores, and easily back up and restore your data across devices.

Highlights
  • Setlist creation
  • Sheet music library
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Annotations
  • Backup and restore
Features
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Power your live performances with a simple and reliable sheet music and setlist organizer! SETLISTS Create setlists for all your different shows and bands. Intuitively drag and drop files from your archive to your setlists or open your favourite cloud storage within the app and import sheet music directly into your setlists. SHEET MUSIC LIBRARY Download all your sheet music from iCloud, Dropbox or Google Drive. Of course scores can also be received via Airdrop because there is also the one band member that forgot to download the new song you practiced at rehearsal. ANNOTATIONS Leadsheet allows you to annotate your sheet music in all kinds of different ways so you never miss that Coda again! BACKUP AND RESTORE Switched to a new iPad? Simple backup all your Leadsheet data and restore it on another device, all your annotations and setlists are transferred to the new device exactly how you left off.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite at Free against Leadsheet's $9.99. Leadsheet's advantage is rating (2.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite is free to download; Leadsheet costs $9.99 up front. DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Leadsheet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Leadsheet holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite ships an update every 4 months, Leadsheet every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite versus Leadsheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumSetlist Manager HD LiteLeadsheet
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas SchweigerDaniel Berger

Customer experience

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Leadsheet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite

One-time5
  • Database Backup$2.99
  • iTunes Song Import$3.99
  • More Presets$3.99
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  • Remote Access$3.99
  • Practice Manager$4.99
None

Leadsheet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite free?
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Leadsheet free?
Leadsheet costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Leadsheet?
Leadsheet is rated higher. DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Leadsheet averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Leadsheet have ads?
Neither DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite nor Leadsheet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Leadsheet?
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Leadsheet every 10 days. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite was updated on October 19, 2026 and Leadsheet on November 2, 2026.

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