BPMSetlist vs Drummer's Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BPMSetlist
Create custom setlists with unique BPMs for each song to guide your live musical performances. Features include smart setlist management, precise metronome controls with various time signatures and click sounds, and background playback for uninterrupted practice.
- Smart setlist management
- Custom song BPMs
- Precise metronome
- Full time signature support
- Background playback
- Large, easy-to-read display
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BPM Setlist is the essential metronome app designed specifically for drummers and musicians who perform live. Create your setlist with custom BPM for each song, and let the metronome guide you through your entire performance seamlessly. KEY FEATURES: ◆ SMART SETLIST MANAGEMENT • Create unlimited songs with custom names and BPM • Drag and drop to reorder your setlist • Set duration by time or bar count for auto-advance ◆ PRECISE METRONOME • Accurate click from 20 to 300 BPM • Full time signature support (4/4, 6/8, 3/4, and more) • Compound meter support with proper beat subdivision • 5 distinct click sounds to choose from ◆ LIVE PERFORMANCE READY • Background playback - keeps clicking even when screen is off • Large, easy-to-read display for stage use • Quick song switching during performance • Repeat mode for rehearsals ◆ DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS • Elegant black and gold interface • Intuitive controls for quick adjustments • Preview BPM while editing • Count-in bars option Whether you're playing a live gig, rehearsing with your band, or practicing at home, BPM Setlist keeps you in perfect time. Download now and never lose the beat again!
Drummer's Metronome
Practice timing with realistic drum sounds and customizable beat patterns. Organize songs with tempos and patterns for live performances. Sync setlists across devices for seamless practice and gigs.
- Real drum sounds
- Customizable beat patterns
- Setlist management
- Cloud sync (Pro)
- Sample-accurate timing
- Background audio
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Built for drummers, not just musicians. Drummer's Metronome goes beyond basic click tracks with real drum sounds, customizable beat patterns, and setlist management for live performances. REAL DRUM SOUNDS Practice with kick, snare, hi-hat, and toms - not just boring clicks. Hear a groove while you work on your timing. CUSTOM BEAT PATTERNS Set different sounds and volumes for each beat. Create backbeats, hi-hat patterns, or design your own grooves. SETLIST MANAGEMENT Organize your songs with their tempos and patterns. Perfect for gigs - just tap and play. CLOUD SYNC (Pro) Your setlists sync across all your devices. Practice at home, perform on stage - everything's ready. ROCK-SOLID TIMING Professional-grade audio engine with sample-accurate timing. Keeps playing through calls and notifications. FEATURES: • Tempo range: 30-250 BPM • Time signatures: 1-9 beats per measure • 8 drum sounds: kick, snare, hi-hat (open/closed), toms, click, accent • Pattern presets: Standard, Backbeat, Hi-Hat, Custom • Haptic feedback option • Background audio • Dark mode optimized The app is completely free with all features included. If you enjoy it, you can support development through optional donations - one-time tips or monthly/yearly support. Perfect for: - Drum practice - Band rehearsals - Live performances - Recording sessions - Teaching Download now and start playing better time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drummersmetronome.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Drummer's Metronome at Free against BPMSetlist's $1.99. Drummer's Metronome also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). BPMSetlist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On rating 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
Drummer's Metronome is free to download; BPMSetlist costs $1.99 up front. Drummer's Metronome sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BPMSetlist asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BPMSetlist against 5.0 for Drummer's Metronome. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
BPMSetlist ships an update every 2 months, Drummer's Metronome every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | BPMSetlist | Drummer's Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuichiro Kohata | Stefan Hurzlmeier |
In-app purchases
BPMSetlist
No in-app purchases
Drummer's Metronome
- Monthly Supporter$0.991 Month
- Monthly Pro Supporter$2.991 Month
- Monthly Gold Supporter$3.991 Month
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- Yearly Supporter$24.991 Year
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Huge - Tip$99.99
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