Comparison

DrumPerfect Pro vs Rehearsal

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

Head to head
About

DrumPerfect Pro

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
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DrumPerfect Pro is without doubt the most complete, open, fully programmable drum/percussion music production system ever created for iPad. The wealth of professional features it offers is just astonishing. Yet its most distinguished quality is probably its confounding capacity to emulate so musically the human feel of pro drummers performances in any genre, as you will see. Here is what Gilbert Medam, professional composer and arranger, creator of the pack collection as well as designer of the new UI writes: In the musical consciousness, rhythm is without question a most fundamental element. Combining movement with numbers, it is found in music all around the world and at any period of human history. Musicians, particularly drummers and percussionists by nature excel in precise body movement, coordination and inevitably inspire listeners to join the dance. On the other hand computer systems excel, by design, in powerful processing of numbers. We are constantly, Marinus and I, attentive to this simple fact when refining and expanding DrumPerfect Pro. Because we want our app to excel in coming as close as it can be, to a perfect integration of both performances. In this new version, if you are passionate about rhythms, drums and beyond, you will find, we think, the best companion for your music adventure and production. Its flexibility will surprise you. Program on multitrack/layers, multi-velocity sampling, the most intricate patterns, improvising songs. Unleash your wildest experimentation in the creative and fun process. It is the high end app of choice for: - drums/percussions professional track production - live performance with the brand new AUv3 player - practice and training for musicians in any musical genre - easy loading and playing of your own library of midi files. - study, understanding and experimenting from the massive collection of world rhythms available in the packs. High-quality music packs available as IAP, in many different music styles and ready to be used in your own productions.

About

Rehearsal

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Rehearsal is a powerful stem player built specifically for musicians. Whether you're preparing for a gig, learning a new song, or jamming with your band, Rehearsal helps you master your music — your way. Load .rehearse files with isolated audio tracks (stems) and take full control: - Mute or solo individual instruments like guitar, bass, vocals, drums, or keys. - Loop segments to focus on tricky parts. - Adjust speed without changing pitch to slow down complex solos or speed up for performance tempo. - If your file includes timed lyrics, they’ll scroll in sync—perfect for practicing vocals or performing. - Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Whether you’re a guitarist muting your own part, a singer practicing harmonies, or a drummer locking into the groove, Rehearsal gives you the flexibility to practice smarter — not harder. Perfect for: - Bands and solo musicians - Music teachers and students - Worship teams and cover artists Rehearsal turns your device into a fully customizable practice studio. NOTE: This app DOES NOT split tracks, it only plays them. You can generate stems by using an AI tool or a DAW that supports stem splitting like Logic Pro

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rehearsal at none against DrumPerfect Pro's 10. Rehearsal also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and price ($17.99 vs $22.99). DrumPerfect Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On ads 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

DrumPerfect Pro costs $22.99 and Rehearsal $17.99 up front. DrumPerfect Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rehearsal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumPerfect Pro ships an update every 3 months, Rehearsal daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DrumPerfect Pro versus Rehearsal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumPerfect ProRehearsal
Price$22.99$17.99 — better
Rating4.0 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size563 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarinus J.G. van de MolengraftFernando Pereira Vieira

Bugs and requests

DrumPerfect Pro

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • Purchases not restoring
  • Restore purchases doesn't work
  • Restore all does nothing
  • All packs still show as purchase option
  • Glitches in AU3, Inter-App
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  • Demo beat only plays through with Logic
  • Crashing issue every time 'load' button is hit on song tab
  • MIDI defaults only to channel 10
  • Peaking at drum samples causes destructive edit
  • Crashes whenever going to settings
  • Not working right since last update
  • Crashing all the time
  • Pads don't play sounds and crash
  • Crashing in iOS 13.2
  • Won't load
  • Audio Unit Extension not working
  • Fails to load any presets as AU
  • Graphics blurred on top sections
  • Crashing on older iPad
  • Purchases disappear
  • App barely stays open
  • Sequences not saving drum kit used
  • Re-load all sequences, song, and drum sets needed
  • UI fluky
  • Cannot get closed hi-hat to choke open hi-hat
  • UX needs major overhaul
  • App stopped working after iOS 11 update
  • Needed delete/re-install after iOS 11 update
  • When saving sequences, drum kit is not saved

Requested features

30 requests
  • 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
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  • Select and export multiple MIDI patterns at once
  • More tutorial videos
  • More drum patterns
  • New upgrades with surprises
  • Add AU3 compatibility
  • Add MIDI OUT
  • Option for Center or Top velocity to the pads
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Beginner tutorials
  • Folder organization for samples and kits
  • Simplified mode for beginners
  • More MIDI pattern purchase options
  • Adjust pitch of drum samples
  • Choke open hi-hat with closed hi-hat
  • Import own MIDI drum loops
  • Option to change MIDI mappings
  • More kits available
  • Better sounding toms
  • More kick and snare options
  • More velocity layers
  • More drum packs
  • Blurb in manual for AUE functionality
  • More IAP loop sound packs
  • Spring sale on IAPs

Rehearsal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DrumPerfect Pro

One-time10
  • GM Volume 1Free
  • Funky Breakbeats Volume 1$2.99
  • Funky Breakbeats Volume 2$2.99
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  • Afro Beats Volume 1$2.99
  • Heavy Metal Volume 1$3.99
  • Batucada Volume 1$3.99
  • Jazz Sessions Volume 1$4.99
  • Brazilian Rhythms Volume 1$4.99
  • Rock Drums Volume 1$4.99
  • Latin Percussion Volume 1$5.99
None

Rehearsal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrumPerfect Pro free?
DrumPerfect Pro costs $22.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Rehearsal free?
Rehearsal costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DrumPerfect Pro or Rehearsal have ads?
Neither DrumPerfect Pro nor Rehearsal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumPerfect Pro or Rehearsal?
DrumPerfect Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Rehearsal daily. Most recently, DrumPerfect Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rehearsal on October 30, 2026.

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