Comparison

SetBook vs GridsDrum

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

Head to head
About

SetBook

Organize your music gigs, manage setlists, and store song charts with notes and links. Collaborate with bandmates by inviting them to gigs, assigning roles, and tracking payments. Streamline communication and avoid group chat clutter.

Highlights
  • Organize song charts with keys and links
  • Build and manage setlists
  • Create and manage gigs with schedules
  • Invite bandmates and track compensation
  • Share charts and setlists with band
Features
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SetBook is the gig management app built for working musicians. Organize your charts, build setlists, and manage gigs — all in one place. Invite bandmates, assign roles, track compensation, and coordinate schedules without the group chat chaos. CHARTS • Store all your song charts with keys, notes, Spotify & YouTube links • Tag and sort your library, import songs in bulk • Share charts with bandmates instantly SETLISTS • Build and reorder setlists with drag-and-drop • Attach setlists to gigs • Per-member key and notes overrides GIGS • Create gigs with schedule, dress code, location, and call times • Invite band members and external guests • Track compensation and payment status per musician • Add gig notes with links BANDS • Manage your band roster • Assign instruments and admin roles • Share charts and setlists across the band SUBSCRIPTION SetBook offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription, $11.95/month (US), with a 14-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.set-book.com/privacy

About

GridsDrum

Features
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GridsDrum is a practice tool for drummers who want to build stronger time, reading, coordination and vocabulary. Create short sticking ideas, place them on a rhythmic grid, and practise how they move through different rates, bars and placements. Use the main grid for focused repetition, then explore tools such as guided practice rooms, speed training, ghost reading, scatter placement, custom grids, combo building and presets. The app is designed for real practice sessions: fast to open, easy to repeat, and deep enough for advanced coordination work. Key features: - Grid-based drum practice - Sticking and vocabulary input - Practice rooms for speed, reading, coordination and linear drills - Combo tools for layered and sequenced ideas - Presets for saving routines and setups - Optional Pro subscription for deeper practice tools GridsDrum works on iPhone and iPad. No account is required to start practising. Subscription and legal information: - GridsDrum Pro is available as an optional auto-renewable subscription. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. - Privacy Policy: https://lateral-group-310.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Grids-Drum-35d95baf797280f189ecf42e9acbf8a5 - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Additional Terms of Service: https://lateral-group-310.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-for-Grids-Drum-ae8760bad88345258660c98d81ceaa3c

Screenshots

SetBook4 screens
GridsDrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GridsDrum at every 3 days against SetBook's every 5 weeks. On price, 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

Both are free to download. SetBook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.95 per month and GridsDrum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetBook ships an update every 5 weeks, GridsDrum every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SetBook versus GridsDrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetBookGridsDrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAMON ALEXANDER GONZALEZHiu Chun Chan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SetBook

Subscriptions1
  • SetBook14 Days trial$11.951 Month
3 purchases

GridsDrum

Subscriptions3
  • GridsDrum Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • GridsDrum Pro Quarterly$9.993 Months
  • GridsDrum Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SetBook free?
SetBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GridsDrum free?
GridsDrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SetBook or GridsDrum have ads?
Neither SetBook nor GridsDrum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetBook or GridsDrum?
SetBook ships an update every 5 weeks, and GridsDrum every 3 days. Most recently, SetBook was updated on October 31, 2026 and GridsDrum on October 31, 2026.

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