# DT Tune Buddy vs Drum Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Drum Notes at 4.6 against DT Tune Buddy's 2.1. Drum Notes also leads on ratings volume (208 vs 14). DT Tune Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Notes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. DT Tune Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drum Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Notes has 208 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DT Tune Buddy's written reviews are positive against 56% of Drum Notes's.

DT Tune Buddy ships an update monthly, Drum Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DT Tune Buddy | Drum Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dt-tune-buddy/id1123491406/reviews) | **[4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notes-beats-and-notation/id1493160348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **208** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cherub Technology Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/468999269) | [UPBEAT STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755215567) |

## What reviewers say

### DT Tune Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dt-tune-buddy/id1123491406)

This app helps drummers achieve ideal drumhead tension and pitch for satisfying tones. It detects pitch and tension in real-time, offering guidance to find perfect harmony and resonance.

**Highlights:** Real-time pitch detection, Drumhead tension measurement, Guidance for perfect pitch, Resonance harmony finder, DT Tuner Guide statistics

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drum Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notes-beats-and-notation/id1493160348)

Create, share, and practice percussive music scores with an intuitive editor. Explore a global community of drummers and percussionists, access thousands of beats, and utilize practice tools. Ideal for musicians, teachers, and bands of all levels.

**Highlights:** Intuitive score editor for drum set and percussion, Explore and learn from community-shared beats and rhythms, Practice tools including metronome and rhythm trainer, Organize rhythms, arrangements, and exercises, Create and share drum exercises for students, Export scores as audio or image formats

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Drumap PRO Yearly Offer | $49.99 | per year |
| Samba on Drum set workshop | $5.99 | one-time |
| Music Capoeria Workshop | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for writing ideas
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Good for exercises
- 👍 Useful for drummers
- 👍 Good for students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unstable on iPad
- 🐛 Accents not working
- 🐛 Subscription cost too high
- 🐛 Limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly
- App crashes on iPad
- Accents don't work after saving
- Beta score writing features don't work
- App freezes on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Add whole note bass drum roll
- Increase save space
- Add MIDI export
- Add feature to play individual instruments by tapping
- Improve marching percussion sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DT Tune Buddy free?

DT Tune Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drum Notes free?

Drum Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DT Tune Buddy or Drum Notes?

Drum Notes is rated higher. DT Tune Buddy averages 2.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Drum Notes averages 4.6 from 208 ratings.

### Do DT Tune Buddy or Drum Notes have ads?

Drum Notes shows ads; DT Tune Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, DT Tune Buddy or Drum Notes?

DT Tune Buddy ships an update monthly, and Drum Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, DT Tune Buddy was updated on October 23, 2026 and Drum Notes on October 24, 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.*