# Drum Journey

> Shamanic journeying timer with customizable drumming and rattling audio tracks. (iPhone/iPad app by Mindful Bear Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-journey/id337500892 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mindful Bear Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/337500895)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 88 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 203 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2009-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-journey/id337500892/reviews.md

## What is Drum Journey?

You've found Drum Journey, the first app for shamanic journeying. 

Shamanic journeying, as you probably already know, is a kind of insight meditation.  It’s a spiritual practice that combines visualization with acoustic accompaniment, usually fast drumming or rattling. 

Drum Journey works like a timer; dial in the journey duration, set your options, and tap Start.  Included in the app are several professionally-produced drum and rattle tracks, and you can also import your own from iTunes.

Features:
- flexible journey duration, from 5 minutes to an hour
- choice of drumming styles (single, double, or with rattle)
- adjustable tempo (slow, normal, and fast)
- adjustable instrument volumes
- high quality drumming tracks
- works with AirPlay
- Optimized graphics for iPhone Retina screens
- light up the globe; share your location with other Drum Journey users

For centuries, shamans have used journeying to gain insight and clarity.  I was inspired to create this app while participating in the three year program of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.

Note: This app does not teach shamanic journey practices. Visit the Mindful Bear website for links to shamanic educators, books, and practitioners.

## Key features

- Customizable journey duration
- Choice of drumming styles
- Adjustable tempo and instrument volumes
- Professionally produced audio tracks
- Import custom audio
- Share journey location

## Chart rankings

- #103 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Drum Journey?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ⚙️ Highly customizable
- 🥁 Good drum sounds
- ⏱️ Adjustable length/speed
- 🔄 Callback feature appreciated
- 🌍 Global community feature
- 🧘‍♀️ Useful for meditation/journeying
- 🎵 Can combine drums and rattles
- 💡 Ability to import own tracks
- 💯 Reliable and convenient

**Cons**

- 🔊 Sound quality could be richer
- 🥁 Some drum loops uneven
- 🐌 Slowest setting still too fast for some
- 🎧 Sound can be thin/tinny
- 💸 Overpriced for some users
- 🔊 Rattle sound too synthetic/jarring

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Drum beats too fast on slowest setting
- App crashes when changing settings
- Settings not sticky
- Preset tempos don't vary much
- App freezes/won't play on iOS 7
- Journey map crashes when zooming
- Drumming becomes unrhythmic/slows down after iPhone lock
- Drums sound poor quality
- App not updated for iOS 7

**Most requested features**

- Add callback feature for ceremonial drum
- More drum sound options
- Option for a slower drum included by default
- Numerical BPM control
- Add a lead-in option
- Add a 'random intent' feature
- Definite beginning to journey (e.g., four strikes)
- Variable tempo option
- Add rattle to settings
- Improve rattle sound quality
- Basic guide to journeying

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-journey/id337500892/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Sehr nützliche und gute Trommel App.

*2026-04-28*

Es lässt sich alles einstellen, was wichtig ist. Kaum ein Unterschied zu einer echten Trommel.

### 5/5 — très simple d’utilisation

*2026-01-18*

framchement pour 1.99 c’est ok, l’application est simple d’utilisation et d’esthétisme, sur ce point je m’attendais à quelque chose de de plus travaillé, Après tout le plus important c’est le tampour 
(j’espère qu’il y aura par la suite un plus large éventail) merci à vouuus

### 5/5 — My go to Journey app

*2025-10-10, version 3.1*

Love the options and always what I recommend to my clients in my practice.

### 5/5 — Great App fir Journeying

*2024-02-17, version 3.1*

This is a great app to meet all your drumming needs for journeying.

### 5/5 — World Sharing

*2022-12-06, version 3.0.2*

I love being able to see fellow journeyers around the world!

### 2/5 — Drum too fast

*2022-10-09, version 3.0.1*

The drum beats are all way too fast now even on the slowest setting. This sadly isn't usable for me like this. I have the most recent update.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-05-19, version 2.2*

Very easy to use. Straight and the the point. Very easy to customize. Thank you!!! I love this app!

### 5/5 — Good drumming…

*2022-03-14, version 2.2*

…nothing fancy, good callback, very flexible. Perfect in fact. It’s an app that is already hollowed out

### 5/5 — Keeps the beat!

*2021-12-01, version 2.2*

Just the basics for when you need the drum and don’t have a drum. Thanks to the makers for offering this app.

### 5/5 — I keep this on my home screen!

*2019-01-20, version 2.2*

The first time I used it to journey, it made diving and climbing a whole lot easier. The call back is also appreciated.

## Frequently asked questions about Drum Journey

### What is Drum Journey?

Drum Journey is an application designed to assist users in shamanic journeying. It acts as a timer and provides customizable audio accompaniment, such as drumming and rattling, to enhance the journeying experience. The app allows for flexible duration settings and offers various audio options.

### What are the key features of Drum Journey?

Key features include a flexible journey duration from 5 minutes to an hour, a choice of drumming styles (single, double, or with rattle), adjustable tempo, and adjustable instrument volumes. It also includes high-quality drumming tracks, the ability to import your own, and a feature to share your location with other users.

### How much does Drum Journey cost?

Based on the provided information, Drum Journey is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What is shamanic journeying?

Shamanic journeying is described as a form of insight meditation and a spiritual practice. It involves combining visualization techniques with acoustic accompaniment, typically fast drumming or rattling, to gain insight and clarity.

### Does Drum Journey teach shamanic practices?

No, this app does not teach shamanic journey practices. It is designed to facilitate the practice by providing the necessary audio tools and timer functionality. For learning shamanic journey practices, users are directed to resources like the Mindful Bear website for links to educators and books.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-03-20

- Adds Bass & Treble controls (in the Drum Mix popup)
- Improved audio quality
- Minor fixes & improvements

### 3.1.1 — 2026-01-22

Fix for audio glitches.

### 3.1 — 2023-07-17

- Improved location sharing when "Allow Once" is chosen
- Added support for saving journey time to the Health App as Mindful Minutes
- Other bug fixes and improvements

### 3.0.4 — 2023-04-21

- Bug fix: sometimes drum or rattle tracks wouldn't play
- Bug fix: sometimes editing a meditation would crash
- other minor fixes & improvements

### 3.0.3 — 2023-03-02

- Audio improvement: the last drumbeat in a journey was a little harsh, it is softer now
- Fixed minor animation glitches

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