Comparison

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite vs Rotary Mod

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

Rotary Mod

This app emulates a Leslie speaker, creating a pulsing vibrato effect for instruments and vocals. It offers precise control over rotor and horn speeds, cabinet size, and includes advanced features like frequency modulation and a unique Ribbon control for simultaneous parameter adjustments.

Highlights
  • Independent rotor and horn speed control
  • Frequency modulation with secondary LFO
  • Selectable cabinet size (Standard/Giant)
  • Hicut control for tone shaping
  • Tap Tempo for BPM sync
  • Innovative Ribbon control
  • Mix Lock for preset scrolling
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Rotary is a rotating cabinet effect that simulates a Leslie speaker. It produces a pulse-like vibrato effect depending on the speed of rotation. Rotary offers precise control to dial in the exact amount of movement you need. This classic, swirly effect has been used on countless hit records to drastically transform guitars, bass, synths and even vocals. Features: - Change the speed of the rotor and horn independently and adjust the mix of the two to produce pulsing effects and special vibratos. - Add frequency modulation to the rotor and horn speed using secondary LFO with selectable modulation source. - Choose cabinet size (Standard or Giant) to alter the sweetness of your tone. - Craft the exact sound you need with included Hicut control. - Use Tap Tempo to sync effect to the BPM of your song. - Incredibly easy to use with included presets. - Innovative Ribbon control allows for changing any combination of parameters simultaneously. - Use Mix Lock to scroll through presets while keeping the wet-dry mix constant. - Available as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in and Standalone app.

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Rotary Mod3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite at Free against Rotary Mod's $7.99. Rotary Mod's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence and ads 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; Rotary Mod costs $7.99 up front. DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Rotary Mod asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rotary Mod holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rotary Mod has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite ships an update every 4 months, Rotary Mod every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite versus Rotary Mod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumSetlist Manager HD LiteRotary Mod
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings223 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas SchweigerEventide

Customer experience

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite

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

Rotary Mod

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

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

Rotary Mod

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 Rotary Mod free?
Rotary Mod costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Rotary Mod?
Rotary Mod is rated higher. DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Rotary Mod averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Rotary Mod have ads?
Neither DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite nor Rotary Mod shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Rotary Mod?
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Rotary Mod every 3 months. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite was updated on October 19, 2026 and Rotary Mod on October 24, 2026.

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