# FaceDrum vs TECHMANIA

The clearest difference is rating: TECHMANIA at 4.0 against FaceDrum's 2.3. TECHMANIA also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). FaceDrum's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TECHMANIA holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

FaceDrum ships an update every 3 days, TECHMANIA every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceDrum | TECHMANIA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facedrum/id1448739166/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/techmania/id1581524513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 499 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float32 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/467707684) | [Yu Hsiang Cheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581524515) |

## What reviewers say

### FaceDrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facedrum/id1448739166)

Play music games using your facial expressions. Smile and blink to hit notes and create rhythms. Save your gameplay videos with optional photo library access.

**Highlights:** Play drums and piano with facial expressions, Smile and blink detection, Save gameplay videos, Camera permission for gameplay, Photo library access for saving videos

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TECHMANIA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/techmania/id1581524513)

An open-source rhythm game where players interact with music by tapping notes in time. Users can download custom tracks and skins from the official website to personalize their gameplay experience. Safety features like Guided Access are recommended for uninterrupted play.

**Highlights:** Open source rhythm gameplay, Downloadable custom tracks, Customizable skins, Guided Access integration, Touchscreen safety advice

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FaceDrum free?

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

### Is TECHMANIA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FaceDrum or TECHMANIA?

TECHMANIA is rated higher. FaceDrum averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TECHMANIA averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do FaceDrum or TECHMANIA have ads?

Neither FaceDrum nor TECHMANIA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FaceDrum or TECHMANIA?

FaceDrum ships an update every 3 days, and TECHMANIA every 5 months. Most recently, FaceDrum was updated on October 24, 2026 and TECHMANIA on October 24, 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.*