# X Drum vs Drum Solo Studio

The clearest difference is rating: X Drum at 4.6 against Drum Solo Studio's 4.2. X Drum also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 12) and review sentiment (82% vs 63%). Drum Solo Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X Drum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Drum Solo Studio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

X Drum holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X Drum has 5.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of X Drum's written reviews are positive against 63% of Drum Solo Studio's.

X Drum ships an update every 2 months, Drum Solo Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Drum | Drum Solo Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-drum-3d-and-ar/id1452785793/reviews)** | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-solo-studio/id6445954893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 514 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Revontulet Soft Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/942937408) | [Batalsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/938084048) |

## What reviewers say

### X Drum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-drum-3d-and-ar/id1452785793)

Explore a virtual drum kit in 3D or project one into your room with AR. Learn to play by following notes, experiment with a beat pad, and access a vast library of loops and sounds. Enjoy studio-quality kits and MIDI recording for a realistic drumming experience.

**Highlights:** 3D Drum Kit, AR Drum Kit, Beat Pad, Learn to Play Mode, Over 100 Drum Loops, MIDI Recording, Downloadable Sound Banks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access all content | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime VIP Membership | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning drums
- 🎨 Realistic drum sounds
- 🎮 Fun and engaging
- 🎹 Includes piano and keyboard features
- 🎧 Good audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Subscription model/in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔊 Low volume on some drum sounds
- 🕹️ Difficulty with drum rolls and dynamics

**Reported bugs**

- Drum sequencer not playing in time
- Scrolling issue on larger tablet screens
- Occasional app crashes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more song options and genres
- Improve drum roll and dynamics capabilities
- Expand instrument selection (guitar, bass, etc.)
- Allow for custom kit creation
- Provide more detailed feedback and performance tracking


### Drum Solo Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-solo-studio/id6445954893)

This app offers a realistic drumming experience with multitouch pads and studio-quality sounds. Record your sessions, export compositions, and learn with demo lessons and backing tracks. It's designed for drummers of all levels.

**Highlights:** Multitouch acoustic drum kit simulator, MIDI support and session recording, Export compositions to MP3, WAV, and MIDI, Studio-quality sound banks, Demo lessons and backing tracks, Real-time audio effects, Left-handed mode

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly, Premium price | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual, Premium price | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Drum free?

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

### Is Drum Solo Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X Drum or Drum Solo Studio?

X Drum is rated higher. X Drum averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Drum Solo Studio averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do X Drum or Drum Solo Studio have ads?

Both X Drum and Drum Solo Studio show ads.

### Which is updated more often, X Drum or Drum Solo Studio?

X Drum ships an update every 2 months, and Drum Solo Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, X Drum was updated on November 2, 2026 and Drum Solo Studio on November 3, 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.*