# Drum Sets vs Learn Drums

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Drums at none against Drum Sets's shown. Learn Drums also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (120 vs 18). Drum Sets's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Sets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Drums sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 — 4.4 for Drum Sets against 4.4 for Learn Drums. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Drums has 120 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Drum Sets's written reviews are positive against 55% of Learn Drums's.

Drum Sets ships an update every 6 months, Learn Drums every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Sets | Learn Drums |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-sets/id1190635747/reviews) | [4.4 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-drums-beginner-beats/id1551606989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edgeway Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/642669303) | [Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918478397) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Sets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-sets/id1190635747)

Experience realistic drumming with multiple genre-specific kits. Use your fingers to play, with options for intense finger movements for dynamic drumming. Optimized for external speakers or headphones for the best audio quality.

**Highlights:** Realistic drum sounds, Rock, Jazz, and Metal kits, Finger drumming controls, Dynamic drumming movement, High-quality 44100 kHz audio

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Drums | $1.99 | one-time |


### Learn Drums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-drums-beginner-beats/id1551606989)

Master drumming with video-guided lessons designed for absolute beginners. Learn fundamental techniques, rhythm patterns, and various drumming styles at your own pace. This app provides a structured path to becoming a confident drummer, regardless of your equipment.

**Highlights:** Video-guided lessons, Fundamental techniques, Rhythm patterns and beats, Multiple drumming styles, Coordination exercises, Structured learning path, Practice routines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn Drums-Monthly Trial | $8.99 | per month |
| drum+beats+bass | $11.49 | per month |
| Learn to Play Drum | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Learn Drums-Yearly Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Drums- Easy Lessons | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 7 days premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Sets free?

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

### Is Learn Drums free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drum Sets or Learn Drums?

Drum Sets and Learn Drums are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18 and 120 ratings respectively.

### Do Drum Sets or Learn Drums have ads?

Drum Sets shows ads; Learn Drums does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Sets or Learn Drums?

Drum Sets ships an update every 6 months, and Learn Drums every 2 weeks. Most recently, Drum Sets was updated on September 25, 2026 and Learn Drums on October 12, 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.*