# ProJammer vs Drum Notation by Beat Note

The clearest difference is rating: Drum Notation by Beat Note at 4.6 against ProJammer's 3.9. Drum Notation by Beat Note also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 7). ProJammer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProJammer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Drum Notation by Beat Note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drum Notation by Beat Note holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Notation by Beat Note has 87 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of ProJammer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Drum Notation by Beat Note's.

ProJammer ships an update every 2 weeks, Drum Notation by Beat Note every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProJammer | Drum Notation by Beat Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/projammer/id1161961316/reviews) | **[4.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notation-by-beat-note/id1539132475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **83.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paper Knife Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/527462845) | [Kick Snare Hat Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/945994325) |

## What reviewers say

### ProJammer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/projammer/id1161961316)

Learn drumming skills with multi-track original music and transcriptions. Practice at your own pace, adjust loop speed, and mute instruments to create a personalized learning experience. Improvise or play along to become a better drummer.

**Highlights:** Multi-track original music, Drum transcriptions, Adjustable loop speed, Instrument muting, Built-in metronome, Looping practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strolling Bones | $0.99 | one-time |
| U Funky | $0.99 | one-time |
| Praise Rock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trappist EDM | $0.99 | one-time |
| Covered Wagon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rock Loops 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Funk Loops 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blues Loops 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Latin Loops 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Loops 01 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Drum Notation by Beat Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notation-by-beat-note/id1539132475)

Create, practice, and share drum music notation with ease. This app transforms sequenced beats into professional sheet music, offering tools for composition, transcription, and interactive teaching. Enhance your drumming journey with customizable practice sessions and high-quality export options.

**Highlights:** Sequencer to notation conversion, Compose and transcribe drum beats, Customizable practice sessions, Interactive teaching tools, High-quality PDF and image export, Multiple notation voicing options

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Educator Tier Monthly (No Trial) | $6.69 | per month |
| Creator Tier Monthly (No Trial) | $13.49 | per month |
| Educator Tier Annual (No Trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Educator Tier Annual + Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Creator Tier Annual + Free Trial | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient notation
- 🎶 Great sound playback
- 💡 Excellent for teaching and learning
- ✍️ Simple to write exercises and ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 💸 High annual cost
- 🆓 Limited free version
- 🚫 No one-time purchase option
- 🤔 Subscription model makes little sense to some

**Reported bugs**

- Preview rarely matches notes on staff
- Sometimes doesn't play any notes
- Sounds not always appropriate for instrument voicing
- Editing measures is inconvenient
- Free trial charged immediately

**Requested features**

- 7/8 time signature support
- Syncing between devices
- Web version
- Native Mac/Windows apps
- Add text or notes to notations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProJammer free?

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

### Is Drum Notation by Beat Note free?

Drum Notation by Beat Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProJammer or Drum Notation by Beat Note?

Drum Notation by Beat Note is rated higher. ProJammer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Drum Notation by Beat Note averages 4.6 from 87 ratings.

### Do ProJammer or Drum Notation by Beat Note have ads?

Neither ProJammer nor Drum Notation by Beat Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProJammer or Drum Notation by Beat Note?

ProJammer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Drum Notation by Beat Note every 9 days. Most recently, ProJammer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Drum Notation by Beat Note on October 13, 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.*