Comparison

Drumstik vs DRM

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

Head to head
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!

About

DRM

This app emulates a vintage 1979 drum machine, offering a pure interface for creating beats on your device. It includes high-quality samples, preset patterns, and advanced audio features for music production.

Highlights
  • 8 original high-quality double-samples
  • 32 preset patterns
  • Selective instrument deletion modes
  • Full machine state auto-save
  • Background audio playback
  • Audiobus V3 and InterApp audio support
  • Built-in audio and global effects
Features
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Holding the simplicity of a rare 1979 instrument and carrying its raw heritage to you, it turns your device into a pocket beat making companion. I believe that designing a pure interface, simply displaying your machine without any distraction, was the best way to reflect the spirit of the period it was born. Main caracteristics : - 8 Original high quality double-samples - 32 preset patterns - 3 Selective instrument deletion modes - Full machine state auto-save - Background audio playback enabled - Audiobus V3 - InterApp audio Bonuses accessible in your device settings : - Additionnal LED display for the tempo and the volume - Pattern selection LED indicators - Alternative « Rock » drum kit with integrated effects - Built-in intruments effects : « Stereo pan » and « Jungle tune » - Built-in audio effects : « Equalizer » and « Distortion » - Built-in global effects : « Delay » and « Reverb » - Mute any instrument I hope you will enjoy it as much as I love it ;-)

Screenshots

Drumstik4 screens
DRM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DRM at $1.99 against Drumstik's $13.99. DRM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Drumstik's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On review sentiment, 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

Drumstik costs $13.99 and DRM $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DRM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DRM has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Drumstik's written reviews are positive against 57% of DRM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drumstik ships an update every 6 weeks, DRM every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Drumstik versus DRM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumstikDRM
Price$13.99$1.99 — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjulien juraDavid Rochaix

Customer experience

Drumstik

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

DRM

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

Drumstik

No in-app purchases

None

DRM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drumstik free?
Drumstik costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DRM free?
DRM costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Drumstik or DRM?
DRM is rated higher. Drumstik averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DRM averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Drumstik or DRM have ads?
Neither Drumstik nor DRM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drumstik or DRM?
Drumstik ships an update every 6 weeks, and DRM every 7 months. Most recently, Drumstik was updated on October 13, 2026 and DRM on October 13, 2026.

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