# Monkey Drum

> Interactive music creation app with animated jungle animals and unlockable content. (iPhone/iPad app by Flippfly, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-drum/id483225765 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flippfly, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483225768)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 116 App Store ratings · 63 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-drum/id483225765/reviews.md

## What is Monkey Drum?

ATTENTION: Some users have experienced problems with Monkey Drum on devices running iOS 8.

"…no reason not to try this one out: it’s free!"
- GEEKDAD (By Wired.com)

"It’s a really great way to use creativity and rhythm and wrap it into a whole lot of fun."
- MusiciansWithApps.com

Featured by Apple in Apps For Learning Music!

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Making music has never been so fun, or so easy! Play realistic instruments  and watch as little jungle animals copy your tunes. See their funny reactions as you feed them bananas, spin them, or bop them on the head! Make them happy and see them reward you with a special song!

Create real music just by drawing and watch as the creatures play your creation. Get creative and re-mix your songs with different instruments, or accessorize your characters with a hat and sunglasses. Use Heart Coins to unlock new instruments and other fun items.


Features:
* Create songs by drawing on the screen
* Play cool instruments with a mini-keyboard
* Customize your characters with a hat or sunglasses
* Save and name your songs
* Remix songs - change instruments and tempo
* True 3D graphics with tons of surprises!
* Djembe drum, marimba, and kalimba included
* Earn Heart Coins and bananas just by playing!
* Unlock new instruments and other fun items!

Items you can unlock:
* Microphone
* Acoustic Guitar
* Congas
* Girl Monkey
* Panda
* Sunglasses
* Baseball  Hat
* Bunches of Bananas


Note: This app is completely free to play and all items can be unlocked simply by playing. We also offer the option to buy additional Heart Coins with real money - if you'd like to disable this option, see the settings on your device.

## Key features

- Create music by drawing
- Play instruments with mini-keyboard
- Customize characters
- Save and remix songs
- Unlock new instruments and items
- True 3D graphics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Chest (300 Heart Coins) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Chest (1000 Heart Coins) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Chest (3500 Heart Coins) | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Monkey Drum?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining for kids
- 🐵 Adorable monkey character
- 🎶 Great for rhythm and melody creation
- 💡 Encourages creativity and exploration
- 🌟 Good for cause and effect learning
- 👨‍🏫 Useful for music education
- 🆓 Generous free version
- 🚀 Fast response from developer
- 💖 Loved by users of all ages

**Cons**

- ⏳ Long load/intro time
- 🔄 Needs frequent updates
- 📉 Unplayable on newer OS versions
- 🤔 Some users find it boring
- 🐒 Disturbing animal design (no legs)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Screen goes black after filling hearts/coins
- Game sounds can be heard but screen is black
- App not letting phone go into sleep mode
- No sound reported
- Repeated glitches

**Most requested features**

- Update Monkey Drum
- Update for latest iOS
- More instruments
- Button to record
- Clear all / start new song option
- Fix xylophone (backwards notes)
- Add legs to animals
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 63)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-drum/id483225765/reviews.md

### 4/5 — PLS UPDATE!!!

*2026-05-05*

I’m rating it a 4 because I just need the developer to update immediately!!!! I absolutely was obsessed with this game as a kid and seeing it now saying that it’s unplayable cuz it hasn’t updated yet makes me sad. So please do us all a favour and update this game when u can, cuz many of us needs to relive our childhood 
Please and thank you

### 5/5 — Best game I’ve ever played can you update monkey drum please thank you

*2024-11-04*

Daniel

### 5/5 — Free up monkey drum

*2024-10-26*

Free

### 5/5 — update

*2024-07-10*

please update monkey drum

### 5/5 — miss u monkey drum

*2023-05-22*

i love monkey drum so much its my favorite app i miss monkey drum

### 4/5 — I LOVED IT but...

*2020-12-24*

I would play this game every day but now the game needs to be updated or else I can’t play it. Please can you update monkey drum?

### 5/5 — Nothing

*2020-06-03*

Nothing

### 5/5 — Please

*2020-04-09*

I absolutely love this game can you please update it to latest iOS

### 5/5 — Loved when I was a kid :3

*2019-08-18*

Please updat for iOS 11!!  I really want to play this game again!! :( otherwise, loved this app as a kid! :3

### 4/5 — Monkey drum! 🤗🐵

*2018-05-07*

I would give this app 5 out of 5 because you can make good rhythms and melodies with this app. But I gave it a 4 because it needs updating and now I can’t use it anymore. 😔😞🙁😢

## Frequently asked questions about Monkey Drum

### What does the Monkey Drum app do?

This app allows users to create music in fun and interactive ways. You can draw on the screen to compose tunes, play realistic instruments with a mini-keyboard, and watch animated jungle animals react to your creations. It's designed to make music-making enjoyable and accessible for all ages.

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

Key features include creating songs by drawing, playing various instruments like the djembe drum and marimba, customizing characters with accessories, saving and remixing songs with different instruments and tempos, and enjoying true 3D graphics. You can also earn in-game currency to unlock new instruments and items.

### Is Monkey Drum free to play?

Yes, the app is completely free to play, and all items can be unlocked simply by playing the game. There is an option to purchase additional in-app currency, called Heart Coins, with real money if you wish to unlock items faster. This in-app purchase option can be disabled in your device's settings.

### What devices is Monkey Drum compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. However, some users have reported experiencing problems on devices running iOS 8. It's recommended to check your device's operating system version for compatibility before downloading.

### How can I use Monkey Drum?

You can use this app for creative music exploration, learning basic musical concepts through drawing and playing, or simply for entertainment. It's great for kids to develop rhythm and creativity, and for adults to unwind with a fun, interactive music experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2012-05-31

* Added info about new "Monkey Drum Deluxe" app, which is just like Monkey Drum but with no In-App Purchases.
* Improved locked items; now they show you their price in Heart Coins when you select them.

### 1.2.1 — 2012-05-08

The updates keep coming!
Last week it was character customization, free-play for all instruments, and an awesome new main menu. This is what we have for you this time:
* Fixed bug that prevented app from sleeping
* Added customization item: "Spiky Hair"

### 1.2.0 — 2012-04-25

We at Flippfly are really excited to bring you this MAJOR update, and we think you'll love these new features:

* Play ALL of your unlocked instruments with the mini keyboard!
* Customize your characters with sunglasses or a hat!
* Totally new menu that brings everything together
* Characters have grown legs!
* Easier access to the song maker
* Helpful hints to guide your way
* Improved 3D for Retina resolution on the new iPad
* Fixed marimba animation - now more realistic

- The Flippfly Team

### 1.1.0 — 2012-01-27

* Now you can unlock songs just by feeding bananas to the characters. Remix them in the song creator and play them whenever you want!
* Added an acoustic guitar to the item store!
* Girl Monkey on sale: Now only 100 Heart Coins!
* Bananas fall more frequently when playing the drum - earn more coins!
* The mailbox will now deliver the latest Monkey Drum news, including what's coming in the next update.
* Lots of other misc. bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2011-12-16

* Fix for rare crash bug related to unreliable internet connection
* Fixed a broken help item in the help menu

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