Best Electric Drum Set alternatives: apps like Electric Drum Set

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Electric Drum Set is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Electric Drum Set

Play Drums!#1

Play Drums! by Drum Starz

EDM drum rhythm game
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
3.7(13 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Experience a futuristic rhythm game inspired by 80s electronic drum kits and EDM. Tap colorful hexagons in time with the music to score points and improve your rhythmic abilities. Choose from various difficulty levels, songs, and drum kits.

4.2(19 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Experience realistic drumming with multiple genre-specific kits. Use your fingers to play, with options for intense finger movements for dynamic drumming. Optimized for external speakers or headphones for the best audio quality.

Pocket Drums Classic#3

Pocket Drums Classic by Drum Starz

Play drums anytime, anywhere
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
3.7😐(29 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app allows users to play drums on their mobile devices with a wide variety of high-quality drum kits and realistic sound effects. It includes features for recording, sharing, and exporting performances, along with a metronome and loops for practice and jamming.

What We Love

  • 🎶 Great sound quality
  • 🥁 Realistic feel and rebound
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎵 Good for practicing and playing along to music
  • 💡 Variety of drum kits and sounds
  • ✨ Nostalgic Roland sounds (TD-6)
  • 🚀 Responsive controls
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay

Room to Improve

  • 😠 Excessive ads
  • 💥 Frequent pop-up ads
  • 🚫 Ads interrupt gameplay
  • 📉 Horrible sound quality (specific drums)
  • 😵 Glitches and bugs
  • ⚠️ Bluetooth lag
  • 💸 Ads persist even after purchase
  • 👎 Useless app due to ads
  • 📱 Redirects to other apps

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Drum Starz
Drum Starz
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Learn how to play the drums!
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Learn to play various percussion instruments with interactive lessons and realistic sounds. Features include guided rhythm training, customizable effects, and multi-track recording. Suitable for all ages to develop basic rhythm and drumming skills.

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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a realistic drum kit. Enjoy high-quality audio samples and fast response times for an authentic drumming experience. It's completely free to try, practice, or simply have fun making music.

Realistic drum kit layoutHigh-quality audio samplesFast response times
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Flexy Drums: Ultimate Drum Set
Flexy Drums: Ultimate Drum Set
Flexy Drums: Ultimate Drum Set
Simple, Easy MIDI Drum Machine
Free

Create music with a customizable drum set designed for intuitive finger drumming. Adjust drum positions and scales, record your sessions, and export your creations. Unlock advanced features like saving, loading, and exporting to various audio formats with a Pro subscription.

Customizable drum positionsAdjustable drum scalesRecord and playback
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You've Got Rhythm
You've Got Rhythm
You've Got Rhythm
Teaches kids rhythm and drums
Free

This app teaches children rhythm and drumming skills through interactive games and learning modules. It features realistic percussion sounds, colorful graphics, and various modes to help kids of all ages easily learn basic rhythms and play along to music.

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Rockin' Drums
Rockin' Drums
Rockin' Drums
High fidelity drum sets
Free

This app offers a realistic drumming experience with high-fidelity sound and responsive touch controls. Explore a variety of drum kits, create custom sounds, and practice with built-in beats and metronomes. Record and share your musical creations.

High fidelity professionally recorded drum kitsResponsive touch controls for volume and pitchMulti-track recording and sharing
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Mega Drum: Drum Simulator
Mega Drum: Drum Simulator
Mega Drum: Drum Simulator
Play Drums, Beats & Kits
Free

Transform your iPhone into a realistic virtual drum kit. Play with responsive multi-touch controls, explore various drum kits, and jam along to backing loops. Offers both free and premium options for an enhanced drumming experience.

Realistic acoustic and electronic drum soundsResponsive multi-touch for natural playingFull-screen landscape layout
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(5)
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