Comparison

Learn Drums 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

Learn Drums4 screens
Drum Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn Drums versus Drum Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn DrumsDrum Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (189 ratings)4.7 (445 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings189445 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
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
Size55 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLearn To Master LtdUPBEAT STUDIO

Customer experience

Learn Drums

All ratings189 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

Drum Coach

All ratings443 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative10.7%

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

2 purchases

Learn Drums

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Version$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Version7 Days trial$24.991 Year
10 purchases

Drum Coach

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time2
  • Teacher Feedback$12.99
  • Drum Coach PRO lifetime$249.99

Questions

Is Learn Drums free?
Learn Drums 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, Learn Drums or Drum Coach?
Drum Coach is rated higher. Learn Drums averages 4.4 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Drum Coach averages 4.7 from 445 ratings.
Do Learn Drums or Drum Coach have ads?
Both Learn Drums and Drum Coach show ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Drums or Drum Coach?
Learn Drums ships an update every 6 weeks, and Drum Coach every 10 days. Most recently, Learn Drums was updated on November 6, 2026 and Drum Coach on November 7, 2026.

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