# DrumToolz vs InstaDrum

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DrumToolz at none against InstaDrum's 4. InstaDrum's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 313). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InstaDrum sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. DrumToolz asks for nothing beyond the download.

InstaDrum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaDrum has 1.9K ratings behind it against 313, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of DrumToolz's written reviews are positive against 63% of InstaDrum's.

DrumToolz ships an update monthly, InstaDrum every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumToolz | InstaDrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumtoolz/id1461677465/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instadrum-be-a-drummer-now/id1589890234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 313 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **62.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jared Simon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385840653) | [Xiaoyezi Beijing Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271694597) |

## 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)


### InstaDrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instadrum-be-a-drummer-now/id1589890234)

Learn to play drums with interactive, game-like lessons. This app supports electronic drums and offers a virtual drum option for those without a set. Progress from single notes to full songs with a wide music selection.

**Highlights:** Interactive drum lessons, Game-like learning structure, Supports electronic drums (Bluetooth/cable), On-screen virtual drum, Wide song selection, Progressive skill building, Real drum notation and sheet music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great fun and effective self learning app
- 🚀 Friendly for drum beginners
- 🚀 Awesome!
- 🚀 Fantastic - Auto Adjusts to your speed!!!
- 👍 Love this app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Connectivity issue
- 🔒 No beat and no songs, useless.
- 💰 I want to play without pay
- 🐛 Average

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work
- Connectivity issue
- Cannot map hi hat
- Paid for plan but app doesnt work with all edrums
- Need help with hi hat

**Requested features**

- More songs pls
- Needs more songs
- there needs to be a way to slow down the tempo with the play alongs so someone can learn a new technique & get the muscle memory down, then can speed it back up
- Needs more free music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrumToolz free?

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

### Is InstaDrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrumToolz or InstaDrum?

InstaDrum is rated higher. DrumToolz averages 4.2 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while InstaDrum averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do DrumToolz or InstaDrum have ads?

Neither DrumToolz nor InstaDrum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrumToolz or InstaDrum?

DrumToolz ships an update monthly, and InstaDrum every 2 months. Most recently, DrumToolz was updated on November 3, 2026 and InstaDrum 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.*