Comparison

Setlister vs Metronome Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Setlister

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Create, organize & manage your band — all in one place. Setlists is the all-in-one tool for musicians to manage setlists, songs, rehearsals, events, finances and merch — right from your phone. Forget paper lists and scattered notes: keep your entire band organized and ready for the next gig. Top Features: - Setlist Builder — Drag-and-drop creation to plan your live shows with ease. - Song Library — Centralize your music with lyrics, chords, BPM, key, and metadata. - Rehearsal Manager — Track sessions, take notes, record audio, and monitor progress in real time with Live Activities. - Event Management — Schedule gigs, manage venues, and keep your calendar up to date. - Merch Manager — Manage products and variants, track stock, and log your merch sales at every gig. - Finances & Expenses — Log expenses, split payments among band members, and track your band's financial health. - Band Collaboration — Invite members, share setlists, and stay in sync with push notifications. - MIDI Support — Send program and control changes to your gear directly from your setlist. - Offline Mode — Access everything without an internet connection, with automatic sync when you're back online. Ideal for rehearsals, live gigs, and tours — stay organized and focused on what matters most: your music.

About

Metronome Pro

This app provides a visual and auditory metronome designed for musicians. It offers customizable beat displays, tempo control, and setlist organization for live performances. Works offline with no sign-up required.

Highlights
  • Visual beat pulse
  • Customizable colors
  • Setlist organizer
  • Tempo control (40-250 BPM)
  • Multiple click sounds
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Metronome Pro is the metronome built for working musicians — not just a click, but a tool you'll actually gig with. See the beat as well as hear it: a bold, colour-coded pulse rings out on every beat, so you can lock in even on a loud, dark stage. Build your whole set, save each song's tempo and time signature, and recall them in a single tap. KEEP PERFECT TIME • Crystal-clear click with four sounds — digital, woodblock, cowbell, marimba • Tempo from 40 to 250 BPM — drag, tap, or type the exact number • Tap Tempo to find any groove instantly • Italian tempo markings (Largo to Presto) shown as you dial SEE EVERY BEAT • A glowing visual pulse for every beat — no need to stare at numbers • Fully customisable beat colours • Performance Mode: a huge, glanceable beat count readable across the room MASTER ANY GROOVE • Subdivisions: 8th notes, 16th notes and dotted eighths • Swing / shuffle feel • Time signatures from 1/4 to 15/16 — including odd meters and compound time. • Toggle the beat 1 accent on or off for a flat, equal click across all beats • Count-in so you're ready before the downbeat BUILT FOR THE GIG • Setlist Organizer — group songs into sets and folders • Save each song's exact tempo, meter and genre • Search your whole repertoire instantly • Drag-and-drop reordering • Export and share setlists with your bandmates — import in a tap No sign-up. No subscription. Works completely offline — your tempos are ready whether you're in the practice room or on stage. Download Metronome Pro and keep perfect time.

Screenshots

Setlister4 screens
Metronome Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Setlister at Free against Metronome Pro's $2.99. Setlister also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). Metronome Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Setlister is free to download; Metronome Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setlister ships an update every 2 days, Metronome Pro every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Setlister versus Metronome Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetlisterMetronome Pro
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimone FoladorDANIEL JONES

In-app purchases

None

Setlister

No in-app purchases

None

Metronome Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Setlister free?
Setlister is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metronome Pro free?
Metronome Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Setlister or Metronome Pro have ads?
Neither Setlister nor Metronome Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setlister or Metronome Pro?
Setlister ships an update every 2 days, and Metronome Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Setlister was updated on October 31, 2026 and Metronome Pro on October 31, 2026.

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