# DrumGoat vs Simply Patterns

The clearest difference is price: Simply Patterns at Free against DrumGoat's $1.99. DrumGoat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Simply Patterns is free to download; DrumGoat costs $1.99 up front. Simply Patterns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. DrumGoat asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumGoat | Simply Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114406286) | [Luciano Gaston Mareco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811252099) |

## What reviewers say

### DrumGoat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumgoat/id1114406287)

This app challenges and reinforces drummers' audio-visual memory of drumming rudiments. It makes learning the fundamental patterns of drumming simple, fun, and fast.

**Highlights:** Audio-visual memory training, Rudiment reinforcement, Simple and fast learning, Fun drumming practice, Essential drumming alphabet

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simply Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-patterns-drum-machine/id6758304853)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrumGoat free?

DrumGoat costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simply Patterns free?

Simply Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do DrumGoat or Simply Patterns have ads?

Simply Patterns shows ads; DrumGoat does not.

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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.*