# DTX402 Touch vs Drum Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Drum Notes at 4.6 against DTX402 Touch's 2.3. Drum Notes also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (57% vs 28%). DTX402 Touch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Notes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. DTX402 Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drum Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Notes has 204 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of DTX402 Touch's written reviews are positive against 57% of Drum Notes's.

DTX402 Touch ships an update every 14 months, Drum Notes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DTX402 Touch | Drum Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtx402-touch/id1362988541/reviews) | **[4.6 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notes-beats-and-notation/id1493160348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **204** |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **57.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) | [UPBEAT STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755215567) |

## What reviewers say

### DTX402 Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtx402-touch/id1362988541)

This app enhances your electronic drum experience by allowing you to create custom drum kits, access 10 training modes to improve timing and technique, and even earn a "Drummer's Certificate" by completing challenges. It offers an intuitive interface for sound editing and kit customization.

**Highlights:** Create custom drum kits, 10 training modes, Challenge Mode with Drummer's Certificate, Record and self-assess performance, Intuitive sound editing, Firmware updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drum Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notes-beats-and-notation/id1493160348)

Create, share, and practice percussive music scores with an intuitive editor. Explore a global community of drummers and percussionists, access thousands of beats, and utilize practice tools. Ideal for musicians, teachers, and bands of all levels.

**Highlights:** Intuitive score editor for drum set and percussion, Explore and learn from community-shared beats and rhythms, Practice tools including metronome and rhythm trainer, Organize rhythms, arrangements, and exercises, Create and share drum exercises for students, Export scores as audio or image formats

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Drumap PRO Yearly Offer | $49.99 | per year |
| Samba on Drum set workshop | $5.99 | one-time |
| Music Capoeria Workshop | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DTX402 Touch free?

DTX402 Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drum Notes free?

Drum Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DTX402 Touch or Drum Notes?

Drum Notes is rated higher. DTX402 Touch averages 2.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Drum Notes averages 4.6 from 204 ratings.

### Do DTX402 Touch or Drum Notes have ads?

Drum Notes shows ads; DTX402 Touch does not.

### Which is updated more often, DTX402 Touch or Drum Notes?

DTX402 Touch ships an update every 14 months, and Drum Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, DTX402 Touch was updated on September 21, 2026 and Drum Notes on September 21, 2026.

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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.*