Comparison

pttrN for drummers vs Drumstik

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

Head to head
About

pttrN for drummers

This app generates and plays an infinite variety of one-bar drum grooves in various time signatures. Customize snare placement, note density, and add a virtual bass player for a complete rhythmic experience.

Highlights
  • Random pattern generation
  • Multiple time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 5/4, 12/8, 7/8)
  • Customizable snare placement
  • Adjustable note density
  • Virtual bass player
  • Auto-change for continuous grooves
Features
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« pttrN for drummers » is a random pattern generator. It creates and plays an infinite number of one bar grooves in 4/4, 3/4, 5/4, 12/8 and 7/8. Choose your Hi-Hat figure, pttrN takes care of everything else ! Settings : - You can add a snare drum on 2 and 4, or 3. In « FREE » mode, the snare placement is random. - You can choose the maximum number of notes in a row (2 by default). - Choose the level : « EASY » mode generates 8th note grooves. MEDIUM, NORMAL and HARD modes generate 16th note grooves with different note density in one bar. (« NORMAL » means that the probability for a snare, a kick or a silence is equal). PttrN plays the patterns, and for even more FUN, you can have a virtual bass player ! Set your own mix between the metronome, the drums sound and the bass. Don’t stop drumming : Use the AUTO-CHANGE and set the number of bars before pttrN generates a new groove ! Let’s groove !!

About

Drumstik

Record musical ideas directly from your electronic drum kit and automatically generate transcriptions. Edit, share, and analyze your performance with a unique coaching mode. Access an online platform for lessons and practice materials to improve your drumming skills.

Highlights
  • Automatic transcription from electronic drums
  • Score editing and sharing
  • Online content platform for lessons
  • Performance analysis with 'coach' mode
  • Progress tracking and history
  • Practice with provided working documents
Features
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TRANSCRIPTION, EDITING AND SHARING Drumstik is an application that allows you to create scores while playing directly on your electronic drum kit! You have an idea ? Need to quickly lay down your inspiration? Launch Drumstik, play your groove to generate your transcription automatically! Rework it as much as you want from the Score Editor, then share it with those who need it. CONTENT PLATFORM You want to develop your playing techniques? You are looking for exciting new challenges? Drumstik gives you access to online content platform to become a better drummer. The lessons are accessible to everyone: whatever your level! The working documents are provided with the sessions so that you can practice directly with the software. PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS All scores edited with Drumstik (or available on our online platform) are compatible with our unique functionality: "coach" mode! You want to achieve the perfect performance? You want to know if you are playing over time? Load the partition you want to train on in the software, play over it and that’s it! Drumstik analyzes your game, and provides you with a performance history to view your progress!

Screenshots

pttrN for drummers4 screens
Drumstik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: pttrN for drummers at 5.0 against Drumstik's 1.0. pttrN for drummers also leads on price ($4.99 vs $13.99) and review sentiment (83% vs 53%). Drumstik's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

pttrN for drummers costs $4.99 and Drumstik $13.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pttrN for drummers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of pttrN for drummers's written reviews are positive against 53% of Drumstik's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pttrN for drummers ships an update every 7 months, Drumstik every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
pttrN for drummers versus Drumstik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpttrN for drummersDrumstik
Price$4.99 — better$13.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1212.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDidier Ottavianijulien jura

Customer experience

pttrN for drummers

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Drumstik

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

pttrN for drummers

No in-app purchases

None

Drumstik

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pttrN for drummers free?
pttrN for drummers costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drumstik free?
Drumstik costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, pttrN for drummers or Drumstik?
pttrN for drummers is rated higher. pttrN for drummers averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Drumstik averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do pttrN for drummers or Drumstik have ads?
Neither pttrN for drummers nor Drumstik shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pttrN for drummers or Drumstik?
pttrN for drummers ships an update every 7 months, and Drumstik every 6 weeks. Most recently, pttrN for drummers was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drumstik on October 29, 2026.

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