Comparison

Rhythm Machine vs DrumBeats

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rhythm Machine

Features
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“Rhythm Machine” is a really helpful assistant for rehearsing music. Much better than a simple metronome, a drum machine plays complex rhythms you want to learn or delivers the perfect groove for your session: - With a few simple clicks you can program complex drum rhythms. - All time signatures from 6/8 to 6/4 are possible and combinable. - You can use four different patterns to make a song arrangement. These patterns can run one after the other or at the same time! - Arrangements can be loaded, saved and sent or imported via email! This is a really perfect tool for every music teacher. - High-quality audio samples produce a really authentic drum sound. (Best to use with earplugs or a hi-fi system) - A short video tutorial is included! The "Lite Version“ is free: Download now, try it and have fun!

About

DrumBeats

Create your own songs with a variety of real drum loops and rhythm tracks. This app allows you to adjust tempo, filter by genre, and jam along to your favorite music, replacing traditional metronomes with engaging beats. It's suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians.

Highlights
  • Adjustable tempo speed
  • Real rhythm tracks
  • Genre and BPM filtering
  • Play in background
  • Metronome and rhythm box functionality
  • Multiple music genres
Features
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Use real drum beats like a metronome and improve your musical talent. DrumBeats is designed for both amateurs and professionals. It helps you write your own songs and practice with real rhythm tracks. Play along with drums, guitar, piano, darbuka, percussion, violin, strings, and many other instruments. Set the tempo to the BPM you need, or tap the screen to find a tempo quickly. Jam along with your songs using real drum rhythms instead of boring metronome sounds. Filter rhythms by BPM, genre, and time signature to find the style that fits your music. The drum engine lets you change the tempo of every rhythm while keeping playback musical and steady. Use variations to create movement, then build your own sessions with Custom Loops. GENRES • 4/4 Rhythm Loop • Rock Drum Loop • RnB Drum Loop • DnB Drum Loop • Indie Drum Loop • Metal Drum Loop • Punk Drum Loop • Reggae Drum Loop • Afrobeat Drum Loop • Bossa Nova Drum Loop • Blues Drum Loop • Soul Drum Loop FEATURES • Adjustable tempo and BPM • Tap tempo • Rhythm variations • Filter by BPM, genre, and time signature • Play in the background • Rhythm sorting • Custom Loops • Equalizer • Premium and expansion rhythm packs • Useful as a metronome and rhythm box DrumBeats Premium is available as a one-year subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.serkanmusic.com/drum-apps-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rhythm Machine4 screens
DrumBeats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DrumBeats at every 3 weeks against Rhythm Machine's every 4 months. Rhythm Machine's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rhythm Machine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DrumBeats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm Machine ships an update every 4 months, DrumBeats every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rhythm Machine versus DrumBeats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythm MachineDrumBeats
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoachim SendelbachSerkan Seker

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rhythm Machine

One-time1
  • Rhythm Machine Pro$2.99
2 purchases

DrumBeats

Subscriptions1
  • DrumBeats Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock All Features - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Rhythm Machine free?
Rhythm Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrumBeats free?
DrumBeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rhythm Machine or DrumBeats have ads?
Neither Rhythm Machine nor DrumBeats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm Machine or DrumBeats?
Rhythm Machine ships an update every 4 months, and DrumBeats every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rhythm Machine was updated on October 8, 2026 and DrumBeats on October 24, 2026.

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