# iAmDrums

> Mobile drum simulator with loop maker and realistic feel. (iPhone/iPad app by Rubotic, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iamdrums/id383799018 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rubotic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569518836)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 376 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iamdrums/id383799018/reviews.md

## What is iAmDrums?

Reached #1 in 50 countries! See what the buzz is all about!

Want to rock the drums?  Anytime, Anywhere?  Get iAmDrums by Rubotic and release your inner beast!  Featuring Loop Maker Mode!  Easily create and sequence your own grooves and save them in your KickStart library.

Now with 20 kits to play, including...

-Rock
-Acoustic
-House
-Rave
-Lo-Fi
-Stomp
-Orchestral
-808
-BeatBox 
-DrumCircle
-Dub Step
-Industrial
-Analog
-Minimal
-Punk
-Rage
-Radio
-Blue
-Trip Hop
-Rebel

To get that Real Drum Feel we included both velocity and expressions in every kit:

-Hit any drum closer to the center for a louder beat, and further out for a quieter one.  

-Hit the ride in the center to ring the bell.  

-Hit the high-hat in the center for a pedal mute.

-Hit the snare on the edge for a rim shot.


To get all the power of the deep base tones, listen with headphones or use external speakers.

## Key features

- Loop Maker Mode
- Create and sequence custom grooves
- Save grooves to KickStart library
- 20 diverse drum kits
- Velocity and expression controls
- Realistic drum feel

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Kits | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of iAmDrums?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 High-quality, realistic drum sounds
- 👍 User-friendly interface design
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- ⚡ Responsive drum pads
- 🎛️ Variety of drum kits available
- 🔄 Loop/sequencer functionality
- 💰 Free app with optional paid kits
- 🎯 Easy to use for beginners
- 🎧 Works well with headphones
- 🎼 Creative beat-making capability

**Cons**

- 🐛 Invisible/rendering drum kits (especially Trip Hop)
- ⏱️ Significant latency issues
- 🔇 No sound on some devices
- 🎯 Single-touch limitation (no multitouch)
- 🔧 Poor restore purchases functionality
- ⚙️ Limited customization options
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🎚️ Fixed hi-hat position
- 📊 Short loop length (32 steps max)
- 🎛️ Lack of transport controls (play/stop/pause)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Trip Hop drum kit invisible but audio plays
- Drums not loading on download
- Black screen on iPhone 11 Pro
- Restore purchases button non-functional
- Purchased kits becoming locked after update
- App crashes when selecting demo
- High hat making different noises during recording
- Latency/slow response time
- No sound output on certain devices
- App crashes when overwriting loops
- Incompatibility with iOS 6 and older devices
- Sequencer panel missing play button
- Double-kick and drum roll functionality broken

**Most requested features**

- Left-handed drum kit option
- Extended bar/measure support (beyond 32 steps)
- Higher BPM limit (above 160)
- Additional cymbal types (China, Stack, Splash)
- Custom drum kit creation
- More drum kit styles (metal, trap, EDM, techno)
- Double-tap drum roll support
- Adjustable drum kit layout
- Volume mixing in play mode
- Record mode without continuous playback
- Audio export functionality (.wav, AudioBus, IAA, MIDI support)
- Time signature customization (3/4 time, etc.)
- Start/stop/pause controls
- Ability to move drum sections for finger play
- Multiple sequence playback in succession

## Recent user reviews (10 of 376)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iamdrums/id383799018/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of the best apps

*2023-06-30, version 4.4.0*

Good quality sound, responsiveness is good, interface is food, diversity of sounds is good

### 1/5 — Glitchy

*2022-10-20, version 4.4.0*

Too much lags!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — loading

*2021-01-01, version 4.1*

I downloaded the game multiple times and the drums didnt load on any of the 9! times i downloaded it.

### 1/5 — Where’s the kit?

*2020-12-28, version 4.1*

There’s no kit on the screen but i can hear the sounds when i thouch the screen.

### 1/5 — I can’t see the drums

*2020-12-12, version 4.1*

This sound good and what not but where is the drums! That’s why I play DrumKnee 3D

### 1/5 — Deleted

*2020-10-03, version 4.1*

This is dead

### 2/5 — Invisable drums

*2020-08-28, version 4.1*

I cant see My drums! They play but I cant see what Im hitting!
Other than that well I dont know it sound kinda good. They could use a bit louder programing to. They r not loud enough and I cant see them. So I cant really give it a rate even though I did.

### 1/5 — I can’t see the kit

*2020-06-11, version 4.1*

I can’t see the drum kit

### 1/5 — Huh

*2020-06-10, version 4.1*

Can’t see the kit...have to guess where to hit

### 5/5 — .

*2020-06-08, version 4.1*

Сделайте пожалуйста барабаны которые на замке не за деньги а за рекламу посмотрел рекламу 30 секунд получил барабан на 1 час

## Frequently asked questions about iAmDrums

### What is iAmDrums?

iAmDrums is a mobile application that allows users to play and create drum beats. It offers a realistic drum feel with velocity and expression controls, and includes a loop maker mode for sequencing custom grooves.

### What are the key features of iAmDrums?

Key features include Loop Maker Mode for creating and sequencing custom grooves, a KickStart library to save these grooves, and 20 diverse drum kits. It also provides realistic drum feel through velocity and expression sensitivity for various drum hits.

### How much does iAmDrums cost?

The application is free to download and use. However, it offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some features or additional content may be available for purchase.

### What kind of drum kits are available?

iAmDrums offers 20 different drum kits, covering a wide range of genres and styles. These include Rock, Acoustic, House, Rave, Lo-Fi, 808, BeatBox, Dub Step, and many more, catering to diverse musical preferences.

### How can I get the best sound quality from iAmDrums?

To experience the full depth of the bass tones and achieve the best sound quality, it is recommended to listen using headphones or external speakers. This will enhance the impact of the drum sounds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.1 — 2025-08-13

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 4.4.0 — 2022-03-06

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 4.3.4 — 2021-10-13

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 4.3.3 — 2021-10-13

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 4.3.2 — 2021-10-10

Bug fixes and improvements.

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