Comparison

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite vs mobileinearStage

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

mobileinearStage

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mobileinearStage is an innovative Studio and Stage monitoring system for musicians mobile devices. You need no extra expensive hardware for sending audio to stage/studio. The stage sound is transmitted to your mobile device via WiFi or Ethernet. The individual audio signals can be mixed extreme easily by each musician himself. A monitor sound check is no longer necessary. You hear your individually mixed sound from your earbuds. To use this app you need mobileinearMix-App which is connected to stage mixer and sends the sound to your mobile device. You can download mobileinearMix for free on App-Store. mobileinearStage works only if mobileinearMix is started and works as server in the local WLAN or Ethernet.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite at every 4 months against mobileinearStage's every 32 months. mobileinearStage's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and mobileinearStage sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite ships an update every 4 months, mobileinearStage every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite versus mobileinearStage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumSetlist Manager HD LitemobileinearStage
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 32 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas SchweigerMario Maucher

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
2 purchases

mobileinearStage

One-time2
  • 3 Hours of Worktime$0.99
  • mobileinearStage Multiuser$26.99

Questions

Is DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite free?
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mobileinearStage free?
mobileinearStage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or mobileinearStage have ads?
Neither DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite nor mobileinearStage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or mobileinearStage?
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite ships an update every 4 months, and mobileinearStage every 32 months. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite was updated on October 19, 2026 and mobileinearStage on October 29, 2026.

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