DSM vs Audigy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DSM
Manage your music setlists with precision. This app offers features for live performance, studio sessions, and practice, including click tracks, MIDI control, and hands-free operation. Sync your data across devices and customize your view.
- Setlist management with BPM and notes
- Customizable click track and audio playback
- MIDI integration for external device control
- Hands-free operation with foot switches
- Apple Watch app for wrist control
- Dropbox synchronization for data backup
- Dark and light mode options
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DSM Pure helps drummers and other musicians organize songs for rehearsals, concerts and live performances. Create a preset for every song with the information you need while playing. Group presets into chains to prepare setlists and keep the correct order throughout a performance. Key features: β’ Manage songs, presets and chains β’ Configure a click track for every song β’ Associate audio playback with presets β’ Follow tempo and playback with clear visual feedback β’ Reorder songs freely within a chain β’ Control the app remotely with AirTurn and iRig β’ Support practice sessions with Practise Manager β’ Back up, import and export your database DSM Pure brings song details, setlist order, tempo, audio and essential controls together in one place. Prepare a chain before rehearsal or a concert, then move through its presets while keeping the important information in view. Backup tools let you save and restore your database or move it between setups when needed. Designed for direct, dependable operation during preparation and on stage.
Audigy
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Audiology turns your Synology NAS into a personal music streaming service. Connect to Audio Station and listen to your whole library β anywhere, on any network. β’ Stream everything: browse your collection by album and artist, complete with cover art β’ Find any track fast with instant search β’ Play files straight from your folders with the built-in file browser β’ Download albums for offline listening, or open the app in full offline mode β’ CarPlay: your music on the road, safely β’ Apple Watch: control playback and see what's playing from your wrist β’ Siri & Shortcuts: ask for an album or artist hands-free β’ Spotlight: search your library right from the Home Screen β’ Home Screen widget for your recently played albums β’ Lock Screen and Control Center playback controls β’ Multiple accounts: switch between several NAS in a tap β’ Smart prefetching for smooth, uninterrupted playback β’ Adjustable streaming quality and transcoding Private by design: Audiology connects directly to your own NAS. Your music never passes through third-party servers. Requires a Synology NAS with Audio Station.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Audigy at every 2 days against DSM's every 3 weeks. DSM's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DSM sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Audigy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DSM ships an update every 3 weeks, Audigy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DSM | Audigy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 26.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Schweiger | Mewey |
In-app purchases
DSM
- Enable Setlist Printing$2.99
- Add Apple Watch Support$3.99
- Enable Live BPM Measurement$3.99
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- More Songs and Setlists$8.99
Audigy
- Tip Small$1.99
- Tip Medium$4.99
- Tip Large$9.99









