Comparison

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite vs Drum Solo Studio

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

Drum Solo Studio

This app offers a realistic drumming experience on your mobile device. It allows you to play along to your favorite songs, learn new techniques with AI-powered lessons, and record your own compositions with studio-quality sounds and effects.

Highlights
  • AI song drum removal and lesson creation
  • Multiple audio drum kits
  • Step-by-step drum lessons
  • Record and loop sessions
  • Real-time audio effects
  • MIDI support
  • Export to MP3, MIDI, WAV, and video
Features
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Drum Solo Studio from Batalsoft unleashes an exceptional drumming experience, empowering you to have fun and become a skilled drummer. With the app's multitouch acoustic drum kit simulator, you can play drums on your iPhone or iPad with your fingers. The app is free and offers studio-quality sound banks with fast and precise response. Take your drumming skills to the next level! NEW: play any song on your drums. Pick a song from your phone and our AI removes the original drums and turns the drum part into a lesson. Play it with a guide on the drum kit, on a highway or as sheet music, slow it down and choose which pieces you play. It includes many incredible features such as MIDI support, recording your sessions, and exporting your compositions to different formats. With these powerful tools, you can create your own unique drumming experience. Play music loud with headset for a superior experience. Drum Solo Studio is designed for everyone who loves drums: beginners, percussionists, professional musicians, drummers... The main advanced features are: • Your songs, as lessons: AI removes the drums from the song you choose and writes the drum part for you. Your first 2 songs are free; with the subscription, 30 songs every month. • 6 complete audio kits: Standard, Heavy Metal, Modern Rock, Jazz, Pop and Synthesizer. • Drum lessons of all styles, from beginner to professional: learn them step by step, then play them in time to earn points and stars. Rock, blues, disco, dubstep, jazz, reggaeton, heavy metal, pop... • Play and record over the songs on your phone (MP3 tab), or jam over pre-recorded backing tracks of different styles. • Record your sessions and later play on top of your own loops, like a real drum machine. • Real-time effects: equalization, reverb, compression, delay and chorus, to fine-tune your live drumming sound and create your desired ambience. • MIDI: connect your electronic drum kit by USB or Bluetooth, assign each pad to the drum you want with "Learn", and send what you play to your computer as MIDI output. • Import the drums track from your favourite MIDI songs from your storage. • Export your loops to MP3, OGG, MIDI and PCM WAV, or share them as a video. Drum Solo Studio also includes these additional features to enhance your drumming experience: • Adjust individually the volume of each instrument and the background music, giving you complete control over the sound of your drumming. • Use the built-in metronome, up to 400 bpm, to stay in time. • Playback speed control for learning, and seekbar to find the preferred moment in the song. • Latency calibration, so the lessons follow your timing with any headphones or speaker. • Realistic HQ sampled stereo sounds, including double kick bass, two toms, floor, snare, hi-hat (two positions with the pedal), 2 crash, splash, ride and cowbell. • Awesome animations for each instrument. • Left-handed mode, and the button bar on the side you prefer. • Low latency for the beats. • 13 touch sensitive multitouch pads. Up to 200 fingers simultaneously. • Very fast loading time. Drum Solo Studio is free, but you can acquire a license to unlock some items and remove ads. Converting more songs needs a monthly or yearly subscription. Terms of Use: https://batalsoft.com/song-service-terms.htm

Screenshots

Drum Solo Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drum Solo Studio at 4.2 against DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite's 1.0. Drum Solo Studio also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Drum Solo Studio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drum Solo Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Solo Studio has 12 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, Drum Solo Studio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite versus Drum Solo Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumSetlist Manager HD LiteDrum Solo Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.2 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB521 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas SchweigerBatalsoft

Customer experience

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite

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

Drum Solo Studio

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

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
5 purchases

Drum Solo Studio

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly, Premium price$3.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual, Premium price$24.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP Member$7.99

Questions

Is DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite free?
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drum Solo Studio free?
Drum Solo Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Drum Solo Studio?
Drum Solo Studio is rated higher. DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Drum Solo Studio averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.
Do DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Drum Solo Studio have ads?
Drum Solo Studio shows ads; DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Drum Solo Studio?
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Drum Solo Studio every 10 days. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Drum Solo Studio on November 12, 2026.

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