# Drumstik vs Backbeat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backbeat at 100% against Drumstik's 53%. Backbeat also leads on price (Free vs $13.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Drumstik's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Backbeat is free to download; Drumstik costs $13.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Backbeat 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: 53% of Drumstik's written reviews are positive against 100% of Backbeat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drumstik | Backbeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $13.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumstik/id1281081542/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drum-practice/id6792944827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 238 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [julien jura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782896594) | [PETER ANTHONY AFIF](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792944829) |

## What reviewers say

### Drumstik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumstik/id1281081542)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backbeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drum-practice/id6792944827)

This app helps drummers improve their skills by focusing on rudiments and grooves. It transcribes your playing into musical notation, provides a customizable metronome, and tracks your progress with detailed statistics. Practice routines can be automated to keep you focused and motivated.

**Highlights:** Real-time notation transcription, Rudiment library with target tempos, Customizable metronome with subdivisions, Automated practice routines, Groove generation from text descriptions, Progress tracking and speed curves, Exportable song charts as PDF

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drumstik free?

Drumstik costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backbeat free?

Backbeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drumstik or Backbeat?

Backbeat is rated higher. Drumstik averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Backbeat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Drumstik or Backbeat have ads?

Neither Drumstik nor Backbeat shows ads.

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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.*