Comparison

DrumGoat vs e

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

Head to head
About

DrumGoat

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
Read full description

DrumGoat helps drummers by challenging and reinforcing the audio-visual memory of rudiments - the “alphabet” of drumming - while making it simple, fun and fast.

About

e

Features
Read full description

e-DrumStudio is a rhythm game app that lets you connect your electronic drum kit to your smartphone and enjoy playing along with your favorite music. Play the drums along with popular songs from anime and artists, and see how accurately you perform with real-time scoring. From basic practice for beginners to skill development for advanced drummers, e-DrumStudio is designed for drummers of all levels. Enjoy a wide variety of songs, from the latest hits and popular anime songs to timeless classics, with new songs added regularly. ■ Key Features ・Supports electronic drum kits from major manufacturers ・Score and ranking displays ・Preview function that lets you repeatedly practice specific sections of a song ・Adjustable song tempo ・A wide selection of popular songs from artists, anime, and more, with new songs added regularly ■ Supported Electronic Drum Kits e-DrumStudio supports electronic drum kits from major manufacturers, including: ・Roland electronic drum kits ・YAMAHA electronic drum kits A wide range of models can be used via MIDI connection or a compatible interface. ※ Some models may require additional setup. ■ Free Plan You can enjoy e-DrumStudio with the Free Plan at no charge, with the following limitations: ・Each song can be played for up to 45 seconds ・Real-time performance judgment is available, but overall scores and rankings are not displayed ・Performance history is not saved ■ Premium Pass A Premium Pass (¥480/month) is required to play eligible songs in full. The Premium Pass includes a one-week free trial, so you can try it before being charged. ・Subscription Name: PremiumPass ・Subscription Period: 1 month (automatically renews) ・Free Trial Period: 1 week ・After the free trial ends, your Apple ID account will be charged ・Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period ・Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period ・You can manage or cancel your subscription from your App Store account settings after purchase ■ Enjoy Playing the Music You Love e-DrumStudio lets you play along with a wide variety of music, including popular J-POP songs and anime theme songs. By actually playing the drums along with songs you know and love, e-DrumStudio aims to make improving your drumming skills a fun and natural experience. ■ Terms of Use https://beattechlab.co.jp/edrumstudio/terms.html ■ Privacy Policy https://beattechlab.co.jp/edrumstudio/privacy.html ■ Contact For questions, bug reports, or feedback about the app, please contact us at: edrumstudio@beattechlab.co.jp

Screenshots

DrumGoat4 screens
e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: e at Free against DrumGoat's $1.99. e also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 39 months). DrumGoat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

e is free to download; DrumGoat costs $1.99 up front. e sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. DrumGoat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumGoat ships an update every 39 months, e weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
DrumGoat versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumGoate
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn TaylorBeatTechLab LLC

In-app purchases

None

DrumGoat

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

e

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is DrumGoat free?
DrumGoat costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is e free?
e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DrumGoat or e have ads?
Neither DrumGoat nor e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumGoat or e?
DrumGoat ships an update every 39 months, and e weekly. Most recently, DrumGoat was updated on October 1, 2026 and e on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons