Comparison

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite vs Metronotes

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

Metronotes

Manage your live gig setlists, song notes, and use a built-in metronome. This app is designed to be a reliable tool for musicians performing live.

Highlights
  • Setlist management
  • Song notes
  • Built-in metronome
  • Live gig companion
Features
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Metronotes is the perfect companion for playing live gigs. If you need a metronome, a setlists manager and songs notes, this app will always be on your side when playing live.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Metronotes at 5.0 against DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite's 1.0. Metronotes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Metronotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metronotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite ships an update every 4 months, Metronotes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite versus Metronotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumSetlist Manager HD LiteMetronotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas SchweigerApptree SA

Customer experience

DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite

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

Metronotes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

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

Metronotes

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 Metronotes free?
Metronotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Metronotes?
Metronotes is rated higher. DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Metronotes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Metronotes have ads?
Neither DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite nor Metronotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite or Metronotes?
DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Metronotes monthly. Most recently, DrumSetlist Manager HD Lite was updated on October 4, 2026 and Metronotes on October 3, 2026.

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