Metronotes vs DSM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Setlist management
- Song notes
- Built-in metronome
- Live gig companion
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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.
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: • Manage songs, presets and chains • Configure a click track for every song • Associate audio playback with presets • Follow tempo and playback with clear visual feedback • Reorder songs freely within a chain • Control the app remotely with AirTurn and iRig • Support practice sessions with Practise Manager • 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronotes at none against DSM's 4. Metronotes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). DSM's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DSM sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Metronotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metronotes ships an update monthly, DSM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronotes | DSM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apptree SA | Andreas Schweiger |
Customer experience
Metronotes
DSM
In-app purchases
Metronotes
No 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
