# DrumPerfect Pro vs Funk Drummer

The clearest difference is price: Funk Drummer at Free against DrumPerfect Pro's $22.99. Funk Drummer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (96% vs 65%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Funk Drummer is free to download; DrumPerfect Pro costs $22.99 up front. DrumPerfect Pro sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Funk Drummer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Funk Drummer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funk Drummer has 471 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of DrumPerfect Pro's written reviews are positive against 96% of Funk Drummer's.

DrumPerfect Pro ships an update every 3 months, Funk Drummer monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumPerfect Pro | Funk Drummer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $22.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumperfect-pro/id1032935528/reviews) | **[4.8 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funk-drummer-drum-machine/id1051262865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **471** |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 563 MB | 640 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Marinus J.G. van de Molengraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/655752415) | [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) |

## What reviewers say

### DrumPerfect Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumperfect-pro/id1032935528)

Create professional drum and percussion music with a highly programmable system. Emulate the feel of pro drummers across genres with advanced features for multitrack programming, multi-velocity sampling, and intricate pattern creation. Explore world rhythms and integrate your own MIDI files.

**Highlights:** Programmable drum/percussion system, Emulates human drummer feel, Multitrack/layer programming, Multi-velocity sampling, AUv3 player for live performance, MIDI file loading and playback, Massive collection of world rhythms

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GM Volume 1 | Free | one-time |
| Funky Breakbeats Volume 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Funky Breakbeats Volume 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Afro Beats Volume 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Metal Volume 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Batucada Volume 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reggae Roots Volume 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jazz Sessions Volume 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brazilian Rhythms Volume 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rock Drums Volume 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Latin Percussion Volume 1 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Realistic drum sounds
- 🎛️ Powerful and flexible
- 🎶 Great for serious musicians
- 💡 Innovative features (Jam Mode)
- 🌟 High quality app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Steep learning curve
- 😵‍💫 Confusing UI/UX
- 📚 Lacks proper documentation
- ❓ Hidden features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases not restoring
- Restore purchases doesn't work
- Restore all does nothing
- All packs still show as purchase option
- Glitches in AU3, Inter-App

**Requested features**

- Add live MIDI OUT
- Option to automatically have 'Fill' go to 'Ride'
- Larger and more accessible Jam Screen section
- Reduce Kits Section in Pattern Screen
- Increase JAM section flexibility


### Funk Drummer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funk-drummer-drum-machine/id1051262865)

Create funky beats with a realistic drum machine that improvises like a human. Features live pads, multi-track export, and over 150 funk grooves. Synchronize with other apps and explore creative rhythmic structures.

**Highlights:** Improvise like a human drummer, Live Pads for live sessions, Multi-track and Full Mix Audio/MIDI Export, Over 150 funk grooves, Natural sounding multilayer drum sounds, Ableton Link Sync, Song Mode for rhythmic structures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LoFunk | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kompact | $3.99 | one-time |
| NuGreb | $3.99 | one-time |
| Damped | $3.99 | one-time |
| Vintage | $3.99 | one-time |
| Session | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nete Smith | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clyde | $4.99 | one-time |
| Studio Mix | $8.99 | one-time |
| Funk Drummer Full Access | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Fantastic grooves and beats
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Highly customizable
- 🎛️ Great integration with other apps
- 🎧 Realistic and high-quality drum sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Needs AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- 🔍 Could use more documentation and guidance
- 🔀 Difficulty managing and organizing saved patterns
- 🔊 Some users want more control over individual drum sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional sync issues when used with other apps
- Stability problems on some devices/OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to import custom drum samples
- More advanced MIDI and automation capabilities
- Expanded preset library with more genres and styles
- Improved pattern/song management and organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrumPerfect Pro free?

DrumPerfect Pro costs $22.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Funk Drummer free?

Funk Drummer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DrumPerfect Pro or Funk Drummer?

Funk Drummer is rated higher. DrumPerfect Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Funk Drummer averages 4.8 from 471 ratings.

### Do DrumPerfect Pro or Funk Drummer have ads?

Neither DrumPerfect Pro nor Funk Drummer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrumPerfect Pro or Funk Drummer?

DrumPerfect Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Funk Drummer monthly. Most recently, DrumPerfect Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Funk Drummer on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*