Best apps like Simmons Drums

Create kit, Learn enjoyably

Simmons Drums is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Simmons Drums

InstaDrum - Be a Drummer Now by Xiaoyezi Beijing Technology Co., Ltd.

Learn drums & play music beats

Editor's Choice

🎵 Music

4.7😐(1.8K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Learn to play drums with interactive, game-like lessons. This app supports electronic drums and offers a virtual drum option for those without a set. Progress from single notes to full songs with a wide music selection.

What We Love

👍 Great fun and effective self learning app
🚀 Friendly for drum beginners
🚀 Awesome!
🚀 Fantastic - Auto Adjusts to your speed!!!
👍 Love this app
👍 Best app yet!
👍 brilliant app
👍 Best Drumming App!!!
👍 Great app to o learn drum

Room to Improve

🐛 Doesn't work
🐛 Connectivity issue
🔒 No beat and no songs, useless.
💰 I want to play without pay
🐛 Average
💰 Pay Walled
💰 Sssssssssooooooooooooo gooooooooood
🐛 80 - 2000 years of rock lacking
🐛 Guess I thought something different?
🐛 Decent
🐛 Cannot map hi hat
🐛 Insta drum
🐛 Paid for plan but app doesnt work with all edrums
🐛 Horrible song catalog.
🐛 Closed Hi hat doesn't work
💰 Shouldn't have a premium
🐛 Wish I could play my real drums
🐛 连不上电鼓
🐛 Need help with hi hat
🐛 App not working
🐛 Doesn't work
🐛 Must buy Polaris eDtum
🐛 It has only 7th stage opened, Not afterwards.
🐛 Pizzaman
🐛 Loading
🐛 Failure to launch
🐛 Not switchable
🐛 Doesn't work with my new Roland kit, support lacking
🐛 不能识别同时击打时的Hihat

Drum Notation by Beat Note by Kick Snare Hat Apps, LLC

Notate, Teach, Learn, Practice

Strong Contender

🎵 Music

4.7😊(83 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Create, practice, and share drum music notation with ease. This app transforms sequenced beats into professional sheet music, offering tools for composition, transcription, and interactive teaching. Enhance your drumming journey with customizable practice sessions and high-quality export options.

What We Love

👍 Intuitive and easy to use
🚀 Quick and efficient notation
🎶 Great sound playback
💡 Excellent for teaching and learning
✍️ Simple to write exercises and ideas
📲 Easy to share and export
🥁 Made by drummers for drummers
✨ Well-designed UI
💬 Responsive developer support
📚 Great for building a library of grooves
⏱️ Saves time compared to desktop apps
🎧 Useful as an in-ear click track
🎯 Helps improve reading and playing skills
✅ Versatile and customizable
🌟 Constantly improving with updates

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive subscription model
💸 High annual cost
🆓 Limited free version
🚫 No one-time purchase option
🤔 Subscription model makes little sense to some
📉 Limited number of subscribers impacting development
⚠️ Free trial issues (charged immediately)
🪲 Occasional bugs and instability
↔️ No sync between devices or web version
📏 Some notation features are not standard
⏳ Duplicating/creating lengthy sections is arduous
📈 PDF export measure lines too thick/close

Drum Tuner - iDrumTune Pro by RT Sixty Ltd

Learn drum tuning today!

Worth Considering

🎵 Music

4.6😊(2.3K ratings)

$12.99

#17in Music

This advanced system helps drummers achieve perfect drum tuning with unparalleled accuracy. It educates users on drum acoustics and tuning techniques through an app and online tutorials, enabling them to create musical drum sounds.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Accurate tuning
💡 Helpful tutorials and explanations
🔍 Detailed frequency analysis
📚 Comprehensive drum tuning knowledge
🎨 Customizable presets

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent readings
🤔 Steep learning curve
🔢 Confusing interface
🔇 Lack of audio samples/tones
🔄 Frequent crashes or freezes

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Learn Drums - Beginner Beats

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Video-guided lessonsFundamental techniquesRhythm patterns and beats

Master drumming with video-guided lessons designed for absolute beginners. Learn fundamental techniques, rhythm patterns, and various drumming styles at your own pace. This app provides a structured path to becoming a confident drummer, regardless of your equipment.

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Drum Sets

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Realistic drum soundsRock, Jazz, and Metal kitsFinger drumming controls

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.

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Musician's Friend Deals & Gear

Guitars, Drums, Keys & More

Exclusive member offers and rewards pointsPersonalized gear alerts and price drop notificationsSeamless search and curated gear selections

This app serves as a comprehensive music hub for musicians, offering streamlined gear management, exclusive deals, and personalized alerts. It provides seamless search, real-time updates on desired items, and flexible payment options, all within a user-friendly interface. Members can track orders, manage rewards points, and stay informed about new arrivals and price drops.

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Intuitive score editor for drum set and percussionExplore and learn from community-shared beats and rhythmsPractice tools including metronome and rhythm trainer

Create, share, and practice percussive music scores with an intuitive editor. Explore a global community of drummers and percussionists, access thousands of beats, and utilize practice tools. Ideal for musicians, teachers, and bands of all levels.

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