Comparison

Simmons Drums vs Beatlii

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

Head to head
About

Simmons Drums

Enhance your electronic drum kit's functionality with this app. Remotely edit and save drum kits, practice with real audio tracks, and slow down songs to learn grooves. Compatible with specific Simmons drum kit models.

Highlights
  • Remote drum kit editing
  • Save custom drum kits
  • Teaching tool with audio tracks
  • Play along with music library
  • Adjust playback speed
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The Simmons Drums Basic App is designed to extend the capabilities of the Simmons SD100, SD200, SD300, SD350, SD500, SD550, & SD600 electronic drum kits. Remotely edit and save drum kits and sounds with your iOS device using a user-friendly interface. Improve your playing with the "Teaching tool," which lets you play along with real audio tracks in a game-like environment to help you improve your skills and meter.  The "Play along" function accesses your iOS's music library and manipulates the playback speed so you can slow down a song to learn the groove. Users may need to download the latest Firmware update from http://simmonsdrums.net/ Users with a SD100, SD200, SD300, SD350, SD500, or SD550 will need an Apple USB Camera Connector kit and USB cable to connect the kit drum module to their iOS device.

About

Beatlii

Learn to play the drums with interactive lessons and real-time feedback. Connect your electronic drum kit and explore diverse music genres. Track your progress and compete with others.

Highlights
  • Universal E-Drum Support (Bluetooth/Cable)
  • Diverse Music Genre Courses
  • Note Highway & Sheet Music Learning Styles
  • Instant Performance Feedback
  • Activity & Progress Tracking
  • Leaderboards & Community Sharing
Features
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Welcome to Beatlii - A New and Fun Way to Learn to Play the Drums! Beatlii offers an exciting way to learn how to play the drums. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned drummer, our app provides a dynamic and enjoyable learning experience designed just for you. Why Beatlii? Universal E-Drum Support: Connect your electronic drum kit in seconds! Beatlii makes it easy to set up your drum kit via Bluetooth or cable. We support almost every model of electronic drum kit from top brands like Alesis, Aerodrums, Roland, Donner, Yamaha, Millenium, NUX, Simmons, and more. Check out the full list at our supported devices directory on our website: https://beatlii.com/pages/supported-devices Courses: Dive into a diverse selection of courses created by professional drummers across various music genres. From rock to jazz, hip-hop to blues, our expert-curated lessons cater to drummers of all tastes and skill levels. Learning Style: Choose your preferred learning style! Follow the rhythmic flow of our innovative Note Highway, where notes cascade down the screen. Alternatively, embrace the classic charm of traditional music notation with our Sheet Music feature, allowing you to read along seamlessly. Instant Feedback: Perfect your skills with instant feedback while playing. Our app evaluates your performance in real-time, highlighting areas of improvement and celebrating your achievements. Experience the joy of progress with every beat you play! Activity Tracking: Stay motivated with our activity tracking system. Monitor your playing time, celebrate your day streaks, and assess your progress over time. We analyse your timing accuracy and dynamic consistency, empowering you to refine your technique with each practice session. Leaderboards: Compete, climb, and conquer! Challenge yourself and other users to reach the top of the rankings. Connect and Share: Join our community! Share your achievements and activities with friends and fellow users. Join Beatlii Today! Terms and Conditions: https://beatlii.com/pages/terms-and-conditions Privacy Notice: https://beatlii.com/pages/privacy-notice

Screenshots

Simmons Drums4 screens
Beatlii4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beatlii at 4.0 against Simmons Drums's 2.7. Beatlii also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 14%) and ratings volume (177 vs 15). Simmons Drums's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Beatlii sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simmons Drums asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beatlii holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beatlii has 177 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Simmons Drums's written reviews are positive against 34% of Beatlii's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simmons Drums ships an update every 2 months, Beatlii monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Simmons Drums versus Beatlii: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimmons DrumsBeatlii
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (15 ratings)4.0 (177 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews33.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15177 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimmons Innovations LtdMusora Media Inc.

Customer experience

Simmons Drums

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral21.4%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%

Beatlii

All ratings176 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative21.0%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral12.8%
Negative53.5%

In-app purchases

None

Simmons Drums

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Beatlii

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual Plan14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Simmons Drums free?
Simmons Drums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beatlii free?
Beatlii is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simmons Drums or Beatlii?
Beatlii is rated higher. Simmons Drums averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Beatlii averages 4.0 from 177 ratings.
Do Simmons Drums or Beatlii have ads?
Beatlii shows ads; Simmons Drums does not.
Which is updated more often, Simmons Drums or Beatlii?
Simmons Drums ships an update every 2 months, and Beatlii monthly. Most recently, Simmons Drums was updated on November 2, 2026 and Beatlii on November 7, 2026.

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