Overview

Rating:
4.10
(29)
Version:
1.11
Last updated: 2022-03-15
Ranking
#257,786 ▼ 7,652
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Marching band and drum corps drill at your fingertips.

Marching band and drum corps drill at your fingertips. See how every count and every set fits into your marching show. Follow shows created on DrillbookNext.com or Drillbook Next: Directors. Drillbook Next Reader does not create shows, only follows them

"Game Changer - This app is one of the most amazing tools I have used in my years of teaching marching band. So much you can do with it, no more carrying around paper charts trying to explain what a move should look like, students can watch, step-by-step, and see their coordinates the entire way. A total game changer for my band!" - SHS Drumline

"Simply the best drillbook app on the App Store - As a band director, I've fallen victim to carrying around the "large binder of charts" that the profession demands. Not any more!! Upon seeing what this app can offer, it's well worth the price, both for students and directors. Seeing every dot on the field in motion and, at any time, having the ability to click on a member and see their dot book coordinate is a massive timesaver and makes rehearsals infinitely more efficient." - NBRFWooo!

"Wonderful tool for drill - Beautiful, well polished, feature rich, prefect for quickly knowing what the drill should look like and the exact coordinates for any student." - Wooky

"This is the best app for reading drill - I seriously can't say enough about how well this app works. Uploading a show is simple, it updates easily, it's excellent and the developer is very responsive to issues." - Roskoski

Marchers

Follow your dot as your marching show develops. See how you contribute to the big picture for every count. Know your show forwards and backwards. Use a set book for any marcher in the show.

Instructors

Pinpoint each marcher for every count. View marcher names and color coded drill. Help students get up to speed faster.

Features:

Coordinates for every set and count of your marching show.

Move forward and backward by counts and sets.

Pinch and zoom in and out.

Jump to any set or song.

Play the show with tempos entered by the show creator.

Marcher View flips the field.

Personalized set book for each marcher.

Print set cards for each marcher through Set Book Mode.

Custom notes for each marcher.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Scott Rundell
Rating:
4.10
(29)
Version:
1.11 Last updated: 2022-03-15
Version code:
847710562
Creation date:
2014-01-16
Compatible devices:
Size:
32.33MB
Price:
2.99
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-20
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Scott Rundell
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drillbook-next-reader/id795739546
Website:
http://www.drillbooknext.com

User Reviews

Users praise Drillbook Next Reader for intuitive drill viewing, ease of use, and helpful field visualization. However, they repeatedly report stability problems (freezes, crashes, and update-related failures) and a lack of ongoing maintenance. Missing features—tempo adjustment, music uploads, and easier transfer of set data—and onboarding gaps for creating/importing shows are frequently requested. Overall, the app delivers core value, but reliability and ongoing support are recurring concerns that limit overall satisfaction.
Pros
  • Great for viewing drills, including full shows and the section drills.
  • Easy to use and more convenient than using a stylus sheet.
  • Helps visualize dots and field positioning for planning.
  • Value for money; the price is worth the functionality it provides.
Cons
  • Stability issues: frequent freezes and crashes, and the app can close when the device is turned off.
  • Poor maintenance and updates: no recent updates for years, with some updates causing further problems.
  • Missing features and onboarding gaps: tempo adjustment, ability to upload show music, and easier transfer of set data are commonly requested.
Recent reviews
No child support though
by Ko*****, 2025-07-24

Perfect to view my drill aswell as my section’s drill! PS Thanks Sandy Holmes for sharing it 😌
by Bi*****, 2023-07-19
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