Comparison

Clarinet Practice Partner vs Drum Coach

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

Head to head
About

Clarinet Practice Partner

Enhance your clarinet practice with musical accompaniments and isolated parts. This app helps you learn exam pieces, improve technique, and play along with virtual partners at your own pace. Access a variety of exam syllabi through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Practice with piano accompaniment
  • Isolate clarinet part
  • Play along with duo ensemble recordings
  • Adjust tempo
  • Loop specific sections
  • Access new exam syllabi
Features
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The OFFICIAL ABRSM Clarinet Practice Partner is a simple way to make practising pieces for your exams more musical, enjoyable and fun. Now featuring duo pieces from the NEW 2026 ABRSM Clarinet Exam Pieces books for Grades 1-7! Use Clarinet Practice Partner to practise with the piano accompaniment, the clarinet part in isolation, or the duo ensemble recording. The app will help you to: • Become familiar with the accompaniment and understand how the solo line fits with the piano part for more secure performances. • Make practice more musical and enjoyable by having a virtual clarinet partner to play along with. • Slow down or speed up the music to a tempo that suits you, for slow careful practice. • Listen closely to the clarinet in isolation to hear every detail of the expert performance. • Set loops to repeat parts of your piece if you need to focus on one section. • Improve your control and general technique, helping you to become a more fluent performer. • Learn to memorise your music for more secure performances. Clarinet Practice Partner comes with one example piece from Grade 2 of the NEW 2022 ABRSM Clarinet Exam Pieces book. In app you can purchase: Individual pieces • Any duo piece from the 2026 onwards ABRSM Clarinet Exam Pieces books for Grades 1–7. • Any piece (duo or solo) from the 2022 onwards ABRSM Clarinet Exam Pieces books for Grades 1–7. • Any duo piece from the 2018–2021 ABRSM Clarinet Exam Pieces books for Grades 1–7. Grade selections • All duo pieces from the 2026 onwards ABRSM Clarinet Pieces books for Grades 1-7. • All 9 pieces (duo and solo) from the 2022 onwards ABRSM Clarinet Exam Pieces books for Grades 1–7. • All 6 duo pieces from the 2018 - 2021 ABRSM Clarinet Exam Pieces books for Grades 1-7.

About

Drum Coach

This app offers an AI-powered drum learning experience with personalized practice plans, a vast library of songs and exercises, and unique coaching tools. It provides real-time feedback and progress tracking to help drummers of all levels improve their skills.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized practice plans
  • 800+ songs and exercises
  • Practice with any setup
  • Progress tracking and stats
  • AI coach chat
  • Real teacher feedback
Features
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Built by drummers, for drummers. Get the personal AI tutor that replaces static videos with a smart learning path that adapts to you and makes every practice count. AWARD-WINNING & TRUSTED 1. GRAMMY Academy Honoree: Recognized for making music education more accessible worldwide. 2. Best Rated Drum app Globally 3. Supported by Berklee College of Music Professor: Mariano Steimberg 4. Teachers Approved: A trusted learning tool in classrooms and practice pads globally. YOUR PERSONALIZED DRUM PLAN 1. Step-by-Step AI Lessons: Your practice plan adapts after every session, so you're always challenged, never bored. 2. 1,000+ Songs & Exercises: Master rudiments, grooves, and fills with a massive library for every skill level. 3. Practice Anywhere, Anytime: Use a full kit, an electronic set, a practice pad, or just your hands. 4. Track Your Progress: Visualize your improvement with weekly stats and celebrate milestones to stay motivated. UNIQUE COACHING TOOLS 1. Built-in AI Coach Chat: Have a question about a grip or notation? Get instant answers from your AI coach right in the app. 2. Real Teacher Feedback: Share a recording of your playing and get personalized feedback from our team of pro drummers. 3. Smart Metronome: More than a click - our metronome is integrated into lessons to help you truly internalize rhythm and groove. WHO IS THIS FOR? 1. Beginners wanting a clear path to build confidence. 2. Intermediate Players looking to break through plateaus. 3. Teachers & Students who need the perfect companion between lessons. WHAT OUR DRUMMERS SAY "The custom practice plan is a total game-changer. I'm freaking out over how fast I'm improving!" - Alex T. "I've tried a bunch of apps and always quit. Drum Coach is the only one that gives me a clear plan and actually makes it fun." - Maya R. Join thousands of drummers worldwide who are improving daily with Drum Coach. Download now and start your free trial. Contact: support@upbeat.studio Support: upbeat.studio/drum-coach/support/ Privacy Policy: upbeat.studio/drum-coach/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: upbeat.studio/drum-coach/terms-and-conditions/ Subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Clarinet Practice Partner4 screens
Drum Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drum Coach at 75% against Clarinet Practice Partner's 23%. Drum Coach also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Clarinet Practice Partner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Clarinet Practice Partner sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Drum Coach sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drum Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Coach has 438 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Clarinet Practice Partner's written reviews are positive against 75% of Drum Coach's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clarinet Practice Partner ships an update every 5 months, Drum Coach fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Clarinet Practice Partner versus Drum Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClarinet Practice PartnerDrum Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.7 (438 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4438 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) LimitedUPBEAT STUDIO

Customer experience

Clarinet Practice Partner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative61.5%

Drum Coach

All ratings438 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative10.7%

Bugs and requests

Clarinet Practice Partner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Drum Coach

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App disconnects from Bluetooth
  • Incorrect direction (left/right) spoken
  • Sound on/off button works inverted
  • Full-screen not fixed
  • UI bug on iOS where next page button is unselectable
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  • Metronome cuts out
  • Bluetooth disconnecting after record session
  • Voiceover not fully silenceable

Requested features

6 requests
  • Way to rewind a lesson without restarting
  • See 2 rows of music at a time
  • App should hear user and give feedback on correct/wrong notes
  • Toggle pad-only exercises
  • More content/sessions
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  • Show days played in plan

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Clarinet Practice Partner

One-time19
  • Grade 1 A1 - Daisy Bell$1.99
  • Grade 4 A2 - Fantasy Piece$1.99
  • Grade 4 A3 - Choson Kale Mazel Tov$1.99
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  • Grade 6 B3 - Blue Moon$1.99
  • Grade 7 C1 - Valdemosa$1.99
  • Grade 7 C2 - Allegro molto$1.99
  • Grade 7 A2 - Allegro$1.99
  • Grade 7 B2 - Allegretto$1.99
  • Grade 1 B3 - Little Brown Jug$1.99
  • Grade 1 Selection$7.99
  • Grade 4 Selection$7.99
  • Grade 5 Selection$7.99
  • Grade 6 Selection$7.99
  • Grade 7 Selection$7.99
  • Grade 1 Selection 2022 onwards$8.99
  • Grade 3 Selection 2022 onwards$8.99
  • Grade 7 Selection 2022 onwards$8.99
  • Grade 4 Selection 2022 onwards$8.99
  • Grade 6 Selection 2022 onwards$8.99
9 purchases

Drum Coach

Subscriptions7
  • Drum Coach PRO Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Drum Coach PRO Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Drum Coach Pro Yearly Promo$44.991 Year
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  • Drum Coach PRO Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Drum Coach PRO Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Drum Coach PRO yearly full7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Drum Coach PRO Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Teacher Feedback$12.99
  • Drum Coach PRO lifetime$249.99

Questions

Is Clarinet Practice Partner free?
Clarinet Practice Partner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drum Coach free?
Drum Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clarinet Practice Partner or Drum Coach?
Drum Coach is rated higher. Clarinet Practice Partner averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Drum Coach averages 4.7 from 438 ratings.
Do Clarinet Practice Partner or Drum Coach have ads?
Drum Coach shows ads; Clarinet Practice Partner does not.
Which is updated more often, Clarinet Practice Partner or Drum Coach?
Clarinet Practice Partner ships an update every 5 months, and Drum Coach fortnightly. Most recently, Clarinet Practice Partner was updated on October 21, 2026 and Drum Coach on October 24, 2026.

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