# PolyNome Pro vs Drum Notes

The clearest difference is price: Drum Notes at Free against PolyNome Pro's $59.99. Drum Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). PolyNome Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 56%). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Drum Notes is free to download; PolyNome Pro costs $59.99 up front. PolyNome Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Drum Notes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PolyNome Pro against 4.6 for Drum Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 329 and 209 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of PolyNome Pro's written reviews are positive against 56% of Drum Notes's.

PolyNome Pro ships an update weekly, Drum Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PolyNome Pro | Drum Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $59.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polynome-pro-drum-sequencer/id1151196826/reviews)** | [4.6 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notes-beats-and-notation/id1493160348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 209 |
| Positive reviews | **89.4% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 214 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PolyNome Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/988568871) | [UPBEAT STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755215567) |

## What reviewers say

### PolyNome Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polynome-pro-drum-sequencer/id1151196826)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a powerful metronome and practice tool for musicians. It allows users to map songs, automate practice routines, build setlists, and track progress with detailed logs and reports. Features include advanced rhythm sequencing, a built-in tuner, and hands-free control options.

**Highlights:** Accurate metronome with multiple time signatures, 2 rhythm sequencers for complex rhythms, Song mapping with section markers, Automated practice routines and playlists, Progress tracking and practice logs, Hands-free control via Siri or MIDI, Built-in tuner

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Year | $32.00 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $32.00 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent practice tool
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Powerful metronome features
- 👍 Great for drummers and musicians
- 👍 Comprehensive practice logging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤔 Complicated interface
- 🤔 Subscription model changes

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth audio latency issues
- Trouble accessing public library

**Requested features**

- Add mid-measure rhythm changes
- Improve visual cues and pause button
- Add translations to other languages
- Integrate with Apple Watch


### 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 PolyNome Pro free?

PolyNome Pro costs $59.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Drum Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PolyNome Pro or Drum Notes?

PolyNome Pro is rated higher. PolyNome Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Drum Notes averages 4.6 from 209 ratings.

### Do PolyNome Pro or Drum Notes have ads?

Drum Notes shows ads; PolyNome Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, PolyNome Pro or Drum Notes?

PolyNome Pro ships an update weekly, and Drum Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, PolyNome Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drum Notes 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.*