# Drums! - A studio quality drum kit in your pocket — user reviews

> 425 indexed App Store user reviews of Drums! by Ben ODwyer, rated 4.20/5 from 95 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-a-studio-quality-drum-kit-in-your-pocket/id311549739/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-a-studio-quality-drum-kit-in-your-pocket/id311549739.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 58 · 4★ 20 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 8

## What do users think of Drums!?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🥁 Excellent drum sounds and responsiveness
- 👍 Great layout and intuitive controls
- 🎶 Ability to play along with own music
- 🤘 Realistic and professional-grade app for drummers

**Cons**

- 🔊 Drums can be too quiet when playing along with music
- 🔀 Difficulty in navigating menus and changing drum kits
- 🔢 Limited number of drum kits available
- 🔇 Recording feature not working properly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching drum kits
- Delayed response and missed hits on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Ability to customize drum kit layout and positions
- Independent volume control for drums and music
- More drum kit options and samples
- Recording and sharing capabilities
- Metronome feature

## Newest reviews (14 of 425)

### 4/5 — Left hand drummer

*2024-04-14, version 3.1.2*

Yeah it’s a good app very good quality sound but I’m a left handed drummer and on the Drum app I can’t find how 2 change it 2 left hand….. confused….

### 4/5 — Swiping to change drums always exits app

*2024-03-17, version 3.1.2*

A Better way to change drum’s please?? I know before the home button prevented this but now it’s super annoying and had never gotten better.

### 4/5 — Mto bom mas pode mais!

*2023-06-01*

Uso ele a anos, mto bom! Mas tá precisando de umas atualizações, como por exemplo adicionar a sensibilidade, pra trazer mais dinâmica nas peças ! Inclusive nos pratos .. há mta dinâmica que poderia ser feita em “chimbal” por exemplo!

### 3/5 — Reverse

*2022-12-04, version 3.1.2*

I love your drum kit app but there is one thing all drum kits I’ve tried to reverse it to left hand and I have not found it so I concluded that all drum apps don’t offer a option to play left handed. If there is and I just can’t find it please help please reversing the drum kit? Thank you

### 2/5 — Needs a serious update

*2022-05-17, version 3.1.2*

Haven’t had in update for it in years. It needs to be an AUV so it can be used inside of the iOS compatible DAWs. I’ve had it downloaded for awhile but never use it for that particular reason.

### 5/5 — La meilleure application de batterie

*2020-12-26*

Je l’utilise depuis 7 ans maintenant, de loin et de très très loin la meilleure application du marché. 
Triste qu’elle ne soit pas mieux référencée, bien avant toute ces applications horribles à utilisé, elle mériterait la première place.

### 4/5 — Hi-hats on point

*2020-11-30, version 3.1.2*

Wish I could adjust the volume of specific things like toms and bells but still to this day the best drums app. Mostly because it’s the only one that has the open/close hi-hat function almost perfectly

### 5/5 — 2020年居然更新了

*2020-08-11*

很意外，这是我遇到的架子鼓软件最顺手的一个了。居然还有更新，谢谢制作团队。所以是不是疫情在家太无聊更新了软件呢？哈哈哈哈哈

### 4/5 — Needs brushes option

*2020-07-31, version 3.1.2*

Needs option to use brushes rather than just drum sticks. Otherwise very good

### 2/5 — Задержка!!,

*2020-02-20*

Помню ржал над аналогами на андроид, а на айпеде такая же задержка.
Где обновления?

### 4/5 — Really Cool!!

*2019-10-12, version 3.1.2*

Great app, please add a volume function that allows you to turn the volume of the kit up so it's louder then the music app. Also would love to see some different types of drums and ability to mix and match

### 2/5 — 没想象的好

*2019-07-12*

里面有的鼓还得另收费，感觉太不值了。

### 5/5 — ピカイチ

*2019-02-22*

他の方も書かれていますが反応が良いです。
iosのバージョンアップでドラムマイスターが使えなくなったのでこちらに移行しました。

### 3/5 — Great sound, however…

*2019-01-15, version 3.1.2*

However, it’s not touch-sensitive like using the drum kit on GarageBand. 

Also, the iPhone X has been out for a year and a half and it’s still not compatible.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — App has glitches

*2026-08-10, version 3.1.2*

Glitched app no update on ant a refund of my
.99 cents

### 1/5 — Force close

*2021-09-27*

Cant add a song, once you click the add button the app is closing

### 1/5 — Problem

*2020-04-10*

I cant add music app crushes! Please fix it!

### 1/5 — Great App but fail to bring updates.

*2019-11-28, version 3.1.2*

I have been using this app since long but now I would like to see some updates there are many room for improvements. Also I just upgraded my iPhone and the setting is not accessible since the screen is larger in iPhone XS. I wish we can customise drum kit individually and customise volume as well. The great addition would be adding metronome so that we can practice our timing too. I wouldn’t mind paying extras for these awesome options.

### 1/5 — Não gostei

*2019-02-18*

Fui atraído pelo visual que é top, o som é até bom. mais...
Não da para editar a posição das peças como no DRUM XD. 
o que pra mim faz toda a diferença.
 Não valeu a pena o investimento.
desinstalando aqui.

### 1/5 — No Double Kick On IPad

*2019-01-12, version 3.1.2*

Why is there a double kick option on the iPhone however none on IPad ? I am rating this 1 star because I was not told it was for single kick use

### 1/5 — Ja deviam ter atualizado

*2018-10-21*

Tem que atualizar, ta feio no iphone x

### 1/5 — What ?!

*2018-09-30, version 3.1.2*

This app has many bugs and need an update, please, oh please !

### 1/5 — First users stung by in app purchases

*2018-04-14, version 3.1.2*

Purchased the app years ago and now after an update they charge for previously free features. 

Not fair!

### 1/5 — 内购坑

*2017-12-04*

首先内购没有试音。买完之后声音很不喜欢也没法退了 还有就是换了手机内购依然要钱。

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Probably the best!

*2026-07-10, version 3.1.2*

The sounds are terrific, the response is good, everything about this app makes sense to me as a drummer. Well done!

### 5/5 — The best drum app ever - so underrated

*2025-02-12, version 3.1.2*

This drum app is the best. The speed the sensitivity and the timing is perfect with what you are playing… this is better than DrumKnee 3D app. The quality of the sound is so different. The sensitivity is totally different in. It’s perfect for rock or metal drums. Unfortunately, they did not add new drum sets or better ability to play with songs, but when it comes to sound quality and speed, it’s perfect. There is nothing better in App Store than this one.

### 5/5 — Indie Rock Kit Unlock

*2024-08-17, version 3.1.2*

Can you please make the Indie Rock Kit Free? I don’t wanna pay for it. I want to unlock it for free

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2024-04-14, version 3.1.2*

Really good.  I have used it when I need to play at short notice for a small gathering or party but unable to get my drumming gear organised in time.  People love seeing me play it.  A real talking point!

### 5/5 — Does anyone still use this app???

*2024-01-24*

Started using this app in 2013. Bought their extras back in 2015. I haven’t ever stopped using this app. I’ve tried every drumming app there is and nothing comes close to this! I wonder if the developer(s) still keep track of this app’s AppStore space. If you guys are, amazing job on delivering this app to us!

### 5/5 — Brilliant app

*2023-06-22, version 3.1.2*

Best app ever I can’t stop playing it I just mite know one of the devs worth all the money you will love it 😁😁😁

### 5/5 — Party favorite

*2022-04-14, version 3.1.2*

Love it 
More volume would be awesome

### 5/5 — It's 2021 and still the best drum app

*2021-10-28, version 3.1.2*

Until now, this is my to go to drum app. This has the best sounding and accurate touch-responsive drum app for me.

Neen using it with my iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPad mini 6
iPad Pro 12.9 2020

Still love using this old app. 😄

### 5/5 — Best drums on iPhone

*2021-02-20, version 3.1.2*

Simply the best coming from a drummer. I don’t know why it’s not higher up in results. This is better than the other apps.

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2021-01-25, version 3.1.2*

Fun to play and actually work with.

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