Melodics for iPad vs Drum Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Melodics for iPad
Learn drums, MIDI keyboard, and finger drumming with interactive music lessons and real-time feedback. This app offers over 2000 lessons, songs, and exercises for all skill levels, making music learning engaging and progress-driven.
- Interactive music lessons
- Real-time feedback
- Learn drums, MIDI keyboard, finger drumming
- 2000+ lessons, songs, and exercises
- Works with various instruments
- Note-by-note tutorials
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Learn how to play drums, midi keyboard, and finger drumming with our ipad music app! Melodics is the ipad music app that makes instruments easy to pick up and hard to put down. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro, we get what moves you because we’re musicians too. Just sync up your instrument and learn music your way through interactive music lessons with real-time feedback. It’s the music lesson app that helps you find your flow and makes music learning feel like a jam session, not a chore. With 2000+ lessons, songs, courses and music exercises to choose from, Melodics is THE music learning app you need to make real progress. LEARN DRUMS Discover why Melodics is the ultimate ipad drum lessons app. Sync your kit and start playing your way through interactive drum practice sessions, drum exercises and your favourite drum songs. Any drum kit, Anywhere: Melodics is the only drum lesson app that works with everything. Whether you use electronic drums, acoustic drums, or are doing drum warmups on a practice pad, our smart audio tech listens and provides instant feedback. Improve drumming fast: Receive real-time insights on every hit. Learning drums is easier when Melodics tell you if you’re playing too fast, too slow or right in the pocket. Real song library: Learn drumming by playing the tracks you actually love. Access a massive library of drum lessons across rock, pop, metal, and hip-hop. LEARN MIDI KEYBOARD Learn piano with your MIDI keyboard and start playing your way through interactive keyboard lessons that go deeper into your genre. Melodics is super friendly with all MIDI devices, just plug in and start your ipad piano lessons. Note-by-note tutorials: Master your favorite tracks with note-by-note midi keyboard tutorial sessions for over 500 songs, from hip hop to house, from pop to Persian trap. Studio-ready skills: Your midi keyboard lessons will cover more than just scales - explore chords, melodies, and samples you can take straight to the studio. Step-by-step progress: From your first midi keyboard lesson to advanced courses, our keyboard lessons app guides you every step of the way with scoring, levels, and trophies. LEARN FINGER DRUMMING Melodics is the world-leading finger drumming app, built to help you master your pad controller. The only curriculum: Access the only comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for pads. Our finger drumming app works seamlessly with almost all pad controllers. Interactive learning: Learn to chop samples and build complex rhythms through hands-on play, not passive watching. Play along to your favorite music with beat-by-beat finger drumming tutorials for over 500+ songs from your favourite producers. Plug & play: Connect your pad controller and hear instant sound. Progress through structured lessons at your own pace and feel the click when a beat finally locks in. Melodics for iPad offers all of the features and functionality of the classic Melodics app. How the subscription works: - Melodics offers 20 free lessons for each instrument with 5 minutes of play time each day. - To extend your learning, subscribe at any time to access our full catalog of 2000+ lessons & songs. - Select either a monthly or annual subscription. - You can manage your subscription in the Account section of the app. Support: We're dedicated to giving you the best learning experience. If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, head over to our Support section at: https://melodics.com/support Join the Melodics community on social media: https://www.instagram.com/melodicshq/ https://www.youtube.com/@Melodicshq/ https://www.facebook.com/melodicshq/ https://www.tiktok.com/@melodicshq https://discord.gg/melodics https://www.reddit.com/r/Melodics/ — For more information, check out our terms and conditions at https://melodics.com/legal and our privacy policy at https://melodics.com/info/privacy-policy. Let's play!
Drum Coach
This app offers a personalized AI-driven learning path for drummers of all levels. It features step-by-step lessons, a vast library of songs and exercises, and unique coaching tools like AI chat and real teacher feedback. Track your progress and stay motivated on your drumming journey.
- Personalized AI learning path
- 1,000+ songs and exercises
- Practice with any drum setup
- Progress tracking and stats
- AI coach chat for instant answers
- Real teacher feedback on recordings
- Smart metronome integrated into lessons
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Built by drummers, for drummers. Get the personal AI tutor that replaces static videos with a smart learning path that adapts to you and makes every practice count. AWARD-WINNING & TRUSTED 1. GRAMMY Academy Honoree: Recognized for making music education more accessible worldwide. 2. Best Rated Drum app Globally 3. Supported by Berklee College of Music Professor: Mariano Steimberg 4. Teachers Approved: A trusted learning tool in classrooms and practice pads globally. YOUR PERSONALIZED DRUM PLAN 1. Step-by-Step AI Lessons: Your practice plan adapts after every session, so you're always challenged, never bored. 2. 1,000+ Songs & Exercises: Master rudiments, grooves, and fills with a massive library for every skill level. 3. Practice Anywhere, Anytime: Use a full kit, an electronic set, a practice pad, or just your hands. 4. Track Your Progress: Visualize your improvement with weekly stats and celebrate milestones to stay motivated. UNIQUE COACHING TOOLS 1. Built-in AI Coach Chat: Have a question about a grip or notation? Get instant answers from your AI coach right in the app. 2. Real Teacher Feedback: Share a recording of your playing and get personalized feedback from our team of pro drummers. 3. Smart Metronome: More than a click - our metronome is integrated into lessons to help you truly internalize rhythm and groove. WHO IS THIS FOR? 1. Beginners wanting a clear path to build confidence. 2. Intermediate Players looking to break through plateaus. 3. Teachers & Students who need the perfect companion between lessons. WHAT OUR DRUMMERS SAY "The custom practice plan is a total game-changer. I'm freaking out over how fast I'm improving!" - Alex T. "I've tried a bunch of apps and always quit. Drum Coach is the only one that gives me a clear plan and actually makes it fun." - Maya R. Join thousands of drummers worldwide who are improving daily with Drum Coach. Download now and start your free trial. Contact: support@upbeat.studio Support: upbeat.studio/drum-coach/support/ Privacy Policy: upbeat.studio/drum-coach/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: upbeat.studio/drum-coach/terms-and-conditions/ Subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Melodics for iPad and Drum Coach both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Drum Coach's written reviews are positive against 39% of Melodics for iPad's. Drum Coach also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Melodics for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Melodics for iPad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month and Drum Coach sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Melodics for iPad against 4.7 for Drum Coach. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 394 and 443 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Melodics for iPad's written reviews are positive against 75% of Drum Coach's.
Melodics for iPad ships an update every 8 days, Drum Coach every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Melodics for iPad | Drum Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (394 ratings) | 4.7 (443 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 394 | 443 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Melodics Limited | UPBEAT STUDIO |
Customer experience
Melodics for iPad
Drum Coach
Bugs and requests
Melodics for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Drum Coach
Reported bugs
8 issues- App disconnects from Bluetooth
- Incorrect direction (left/right) spoken
- Sound on/off button works inverted
- Full-screen not fixed
- UI bug on iOS where next page button is unselectable
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- Metronome cuts out
- Bluetooth disconnecting after record session
- Voiceover not fully silenceable
Requested features
6 requests- Way to rewind a lesson without restarting
- See 2 rows of music at a time
- App should hear user and give feedback on correct/wrong notes
- Toggle pad-only exercises
- More content/sessions
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- Show days played in plan
In-app purchases
Melodics for iPad
- Monthly Subscription$34.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$179.991 Year
Drum Coach
- Drum Coach PRO Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Drum Coach PRO Monthly$14.991 Month
- Drum Coach Pro Yearly Promo$44.991 Year
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- Drum Coach PRO Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Drum Coach PRO Yearly$49.991 Year
- Drum Coach PRO Yearly$59.991 Year
- Drum Coach PRO yearly full7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Drum Coach PRO Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Teacher Feedback$12.99
- Drum Coach PRO lifetime$249.99








