Learn Drums vs Drum Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Drums
Learn drumming from your favorite songs and genres with a structured course and thousands of rhythms. Practice with drum tabs, tutorials, and adjustable BPM, and record your own grooves. Customize sounds and graphics for a personalized experience.
- Learn drum grooves from popular songs
- Thousands of drum rhythms
- Structured learning course
- Instant feedback and recording
- Customizable drum kit simulator
- Drum tabs and tutorial mode
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* Learn how to drum your favourite grooves from the greatest songs and from all genres. * Choose 1000s of drum rhythms from the best bands and bring in rolls and fills to your repertoire. * Work through each level in the structured course and see your drumming skills improve. * Enjoy the instant feedback when playing to music on your device and record your own drum grooves. * Perfect for drummers, percussionists, professional musicians, amateurs or beginners. * Real drum kit set simulator which you can customise percussion sounds, animations, graphics and mixer to suit personal preferences and increase smoothness. * Learn and improve easily with the help from drum tabs, a tutorial mode and adjustable BPM. With over 1 million users, Learn Drums - Drum Kit Beats is one of the most popular drums apps.
Drum Coach
This app offers a personalized AI-driven learning path for drummers of all levels. It features step-by-step lessons, a vast library of songs and exercises, and unique coaching tools like AI chat and real teacher feedback. Track your progress and stay motivated on your drumming journey.
- Personalized AI learning path
- 1,000+ songs and exercises
- Practice with any drum setup
- Progress tracking and stats
- AI coach chat for instant answers
- Real teacher feedback on recordings
- Smart metronome integrated into lessons
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drum Coach at 75% against Learn Drums's 25%. Drum Coach also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Learn Drums sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Drum Coach sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Drum Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 189 and 445 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Learn Drums's written reviews are positive against 75% of Drum Coach's.
Learn Drums ships an update every 6 weeks, Drum Coach every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn Drums | Drum Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (189 ratings) | 4.7 (445 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 189 | 445 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Learn To Master Ltd | UPBEAT STUDIO |
Customer experience
Learn Drums
Drum Coach
Bugs and requests
Learn Drums
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
Learn Drums
- Premium Version$2.991 Month
- Annual Premium Version7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Drum Coach
- 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 Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Drum Coach PRO Yearly$49.991 Year
- Drum Coach PRO Yearly$59.991 Year
- Drum Coach PRO yearly full7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Drum Coach PRO Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Teacher Feedback$12.99
- Drum Coach PRO lifetime$249.99








