# Frame Drum! — Play Bendir, Duff, and more!

> Realistic frame drum simulator with multi-track recording and play-along features. (iPhone/iPad app by Drum Starz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-drum/id549987014 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-drum/id549987014/reviews.md

## What is Frame Drum!?

Frame Drum! Free is the fun and easy way to play many different types of frame drums, including Bendir, Duff, Tambourine, and many more. Perfect for both beginners and pros alike, Frame Drum! Free utilizes the latest technology and decades of real frame drum experience to create the ideal frame drum app for the iPhone or iPad. 

All of the features of the app combine to make you feel as if you are playing a real frame drum. There are 8 different single drum layouts to choose from- Bendir, Dirty Duff, Duff, Frame Drum, Large and Small Frame Drum, Tambourine, and Tambourine Jam. There are also 3 different 2 drum layouts- Small & Large Frame Drum, Bendir & Dirty Duff, and Tambourine & Frame Drum, with more to come.

Featuring unique touch sensitivity, the sound volume varies according to how hard you hit it, just like a real drum. The pitch changes slightly depending on where you hit the drum as well, and realistic graphics and visual effects combine to enhance the experience.

Playing realistic rolls is as easy as swirling your finger around, simply adjusting the roll speed by how fast or slow you swirl your finger. Other features include pitch, sensitivity, reverb, and delay adjustments, multi-track recording, ability to share and export your recordings (optional in-app purchase), and so much more. 

Frame Drum! Free also includes 16 PlayAlong Beats, 22 unique Percussion Beats and 10 Music Beats to play to, as well as 25 different metronome sounds to choose from. 

FEATURES: 
• Professionally recorded 44.1 khz high fidelity stereo sound 
• Touch sensitivity - The harder you hit the drums, the louder they sound! 
• Reverb and Delay Controls - slider adjustments allows limitless drum sounds 
• Pitch Control - lower or raise the pitch of the drums 
• Realistic visual effects - drums visually correspond to your every touch 
• Retina Display for both iPad and iPhone for incredibly crisp graphics 
• 22 Percussion Beats and 10 Music Beats to play along to, with more to come! 
• PlayAlong Beats: 16 new loops with basic bass drum, hi-hat or snare beats, to play along for added rhythmic expression!
• Realistic Rolls - simply swirl your finger around to create slower or faster rolls 
• Double beat feature with slider adjustment 
• 25 Metronome Sounds and 4 Time Signatures, with BPM adjustment 
• Multi-track recording - easily add or delete tracks, save and loop recordings
• Share your recordings through email, Facebook, and Twitter
• Export your recordings to your computer (optional in-app purchase)
• Lefty Mode - reverse the 2 drum layouts
• Play along to the music on your iPod

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## Key features

- Realistic touch sensitivity for volume control
- Multiple frame drum types and layouts
- Multi-track recording and playback
- Built-in beats and metronome
- Pitch, reverb, and delay adjustments
- Share and export recordings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exporting | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-drum/id549987014/reviews.md

### 1/5 — What's going on with your apps?

*2026-01-19, version 1.8*

I also tried your Doumbek, and I don't understand why these apps have a message that say "pull up for more." Nothing happens! It also has the same issue of frequent ads but no paid version. I don't get your whole philosophy with these apps.

### 1/5 — Don’t download

*2018-08-05, version 1.7*

Such a useless app. Your toddler can use it to have fun though.

## Frequently asked questions about Frame Drum!

### What frame drums can I play on Frame Drum!?

Frame Drum! allows you to play Bendir, Duff, Tambourine, and various other frame drum types. It offers 8 single drum layouts and 3 two-drum layouts, with more planned for future updates.

### How realistic is the drumming experience on Frame Drum!?

The app features touch sensitivity where hitting harder produces a louder sound, and pitch changes based on where you strike the drum. Realistic graphics and visual effects further enhance the immersive experience.

### Can I record my music with Frame Drum!?

Yes, Frame Drum! supports multi-track recording, allowing you to easily add, delete, save, and loop your musical creations. You can also share your recordings via email, Facebook, and Twitter.

### Does Frame Drum! have ads?

Yes, Frame Drum! contains advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases for features like exporting recordings.

### What are the in-app purchase options for Frame Drum!?

The primary in-app purchase option mentioned is for exporting your recorded music to your computer. This allows you to further utilize your creations outside of the app.

### What devices is Frame Drum! compatible with?

Frame Drum! is designed for Apple devices and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It features Retina Display support for crisp graphics on these devices.

### How often is Frame Drum! updated?

The app was last updated on May 24, 2023, indicating ongoing development and support. Users can expect potential new features and improvements over time.

### What is the age rating for Frame Drum!?

Frame Drum! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in music and rhythm.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2023-05-24

Stability improvements and bug fixes

### 1.7 — 2017-08-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated for compatibility with new releases of iOS

### 1.6 — 2014-06-02

- minor bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2014-02-22

- 10 new metronome sounds
- 9 new percussion loops

### 1.4 — 2013-03-11

PlayAlong Beats: 16 new loops with basic bass drum, hi-hat or snare beats, to play along for added rhythmic expression!

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