drum tuner EZ vs Rudiments
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
drum tuner EZ
Achieve professional drum tones with this intuitive tuning app. It guides you through a simple two-step process to quickly and accurately tune each lug, ensuring your drums sound their best for any performance or recording session.
- 2-Step Tuning System
- Lug tuner for 4-10 lugs
- 1 Hz accuracy
- Detects 30-450 Hz drum pitch
- Multiple drum tuning modes
- Customizable mic sensitivity
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drum tuner EZ clears your heads & locks in real drum tones, without wasting ear-sweat. Jamming in the garage? Rushing a soundcheck? Tracking in the studio? 〉 2-STEP TUNER: 1. Tension by feel >> get close by ear. 2. Fine-tune each lug >> match pitch and you’re done. No gimmicks, no voodoo. Just snares that crack, toms that sing, and kicks that punch. 〉〉〉Why drummers grab drum tuner EZ • 'cause duct tape isn’t tuning, bro! • Your snare finally sits where the producer wants it • Clears heads before your guitarist finds the right pedal setting • Cheaper than a 'pro' drum key, but the app works with the free one you received with your kit too • Cleaner than your cymbals • Easier than explaining 7/8 to your bass player • Snare, toms & kick sounding tight, also when fills get loose :p 〉 Key Features • Lug tuner for 4–10 lugs • 0,5 Hz accouracy rounded to 1 Hz accuracy | Detects 30–550 Hz drum pitch... No other tool does.. except Drumtune PRO. • Modes for snare reso, snare, tom, floor tom & kick • Custom mic sensitivity + color settings • Runs on iOS 17 to 26+ (if it runs nowwadays TikTok, it runs this.) 〉 From Stage to Studio Believe it or not: the more you use this drum tuning app, the more your ear learns. It's like pitch-gym for drummers. Tuning more often sharpens your awareness of how head tension shapes tone. Soon you’ll hear every change in snare, tom & kick pitch! Result? A sharper ear, tighter kit, smoother gigs, and the confidence your kit sounds pro... even when your chops are still in practice mode. For those who doubt>> 1) Clearing a drum head to perfection is just a step in the process of getting a good sounding kit. 2) It doesn't matter whether you clear a drumhead by ear, with a tension-measuring device, or with a pitch-based tuner. Cleared drum heads sound like cleared drum heads, and they don't care about how you cleared them: they sound the same either way. You could clear heads perfectly and still get a "meh" drum sound for your needs, because didn't clear the heads in the right 'spot' to achieve it. 3) To get your kit sounding 'great', it matters "where" you clear each drumhead: a) "where" in its tensioning range for its diameter and head type, and b) "where" tonaly, towards the opposite head, and for that given tone, c) so that the drum sits nicely between the other drums in your kit, d) while having a playing feel and tonal decay dynamic that pleases you. Those that tuned enough drums, realize the above makes sense, like grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning. 〉drumtuner EZ is a tool to help clear drumheads. It's support for that facet of the tuning process to get to the sound you're after. 〉You make your own tuning choices, like you do when tuning by ear... drumtuner EZ is not your travel-guide, deciding on your sound destination for you. However, should you embark on the drum tuning journey, you may find in this tool a great travel-companion instead. You tune for your mood & vibe. You control on how your drums sound through mastering the stuff in topic 3. We wish you happy travels to a sound destination! Questions? Hate mail? sos@drumtuner-ez.com
Rudiments
Master drumming technique with a smart metronome and 40 essential rudiments. Build speed, control, and consistency with structured practice routines and progress tracking. Offers multiple drum sounds and clicker mode for focused sessions.
- 40 Essential Drum Rudiments
- Smart Metronome with tempo adjustment
- Custom Practice Routines
- Progress Tracking and statistics
- Multiple Drum Sounds
- Clicker Mode with BPM control
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Master your drumming technique with the ultimate practice companion. 40 essential rudiments, smart metronome, and BPM tracking for every skill level. Whether you are learning your first paradiddle or perfecting advanced patterns, this app helps you build speed, control, and consistency through structured, interactive practice. Key Features 40 Essential Drum Rudiments – Learn singles, doubles, flams, drags, rolls, and more with guided structure. Smart Metronome – Adjust tempo, time signature, and automatically increase speed as you improve. Custom Practice Routines – Combine rudiments into personalized sessions that fit your goals. Progress Tracking – View detailed statistics including time practiced, streaks, and most-used rudiments. Multiple Drum Sounds – Practice with realistic snare or kit tones for authentic feel. Clicker Mode – Stay perfectly in time with accurate BPM control and count-in options. Clean and Intuitive Interface – Designed for efficient, focused practice sessions. Go Premium to Unlock More Ad-free experience for distraction-free practice Access to additional drum sounds and advanced features Priority access to upcoming updates and new tools Support independent app development Rudiments is perfect for drummers, percussion students, and teachers who want a structured and effective way to improve technique. Download now and start developing your drumming skills with precision and consistency. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rudiments at 100% against drum tuner EZ's 22%. Rudiments also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). drum tuner EZ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Rudiments is free to download; drum tuner EZ costs $4.99 up front. Rudiments sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. drum tuner EZ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rudiments holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rudiments has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of drum tuner EZ's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rudiments's.
drum tuner EZ ships an update every 5 weeks, Rudiments every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | drum tuner EZ | Rudiments |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EXALTD CO., Limited | Yaniv Kalsky |
Customer experience
drum tuner EZ
Rudiments
In-app purchases
drum tuner EZ
No in-app purchases
Rudiments
- Monthly Upgrade$0.991 Month
- Annual Upgrade$9.991 Year
Questions
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