# DrumToolz vs Drum Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DrumToolz at none against Drum Notes's 10. DrumToolz also leads on ads (none vs shown). Drum Notes's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Drum Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 270 and 204 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 58% and 57% positive.

DrumToolz ships an update monthly, Drum Notes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumToolz | Drum Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumtoolz/id1461677465/reviews) | **[4.6 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notes-beats-and-notation/id1493160348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **270** | 204 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jared Simon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385840653) | [UPBEAT STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755215567) |

## What reviewers say

### DrumToolz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumtoolz/id1461677465)

Compose and practice drum cadences and beats on your mobile device. This app allows manual input of exercises, generation of new ideas, and practice of rudiments. Share your creations and learn from a community of drummers.

**Highlights:** Compose drum cadences and beats, Manual exercise input, Generate new rhythmic ideas, Editable music score, Practice snare rudiments, Library of dynamic exercises, Social profile and sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for writing music
- 👍 Helpful for drumline
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good sounds
- 👍 Good for practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tutorial not helpful
- 🐛 Hard to find features
- 🐛 UI issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Saves progress poorly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and deletes progress
- App won't open
- Repeat function doesn't stop
- Repeat save fails
- Accents, diddles, flams added automatically

**Requested features**

- Turn off metronome
- Add rum shot for snare
- Add rim shots for other drums
- Add triplets, fivelets, sixlets
- Add dynamics (forte, piano)


### 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 DrumToolz free?

DrumToolz 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, DrumToolz or Drum Notes?

Drum Notes is rated higher. DrumToolz averages 4.2 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while Drum Notes averages 4.6 from 204 ratings.

### Do DrumToolz or Drum Notes have ads?

Drum Notes shows ads; DrumToolz does not.

### Which is updated more often, DrumToolz or Drum Notes?

DrumToolz ships an update monthly, and Drum Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, DrumToolz 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.*