# Melodics for iPad vs Drum Coach

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melodics for iPad | Drum Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodics-for-ipad/id1474895145/reviews) | **[4.7 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-coach-learn-drums-guided/id6443453750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 394 | **443** |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Melodics Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091448213) | [UPBEAT STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755215567) |

## What reviewers say

### Melodics for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodics-for-ipad/id1474895145)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $34.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $179.99 | per year |


### Drum Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-coach-learn-drums-guided/id6443453750)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drum Coach PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Drum Coach PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Drum Coach Pro Yearly Promo | $44.99 | per year |
| Drum Coach PRO Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Drum Coach PRO Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Drum Coach PRO Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Drum Coach PRO yearly full | $69.99 | per year |
| Drum Coach PRO Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Teacher Feedback | $12.99 | one-time |
| Drum Coach PRO lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Helpful for learning drums
- 👍 Good for practicing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Well-designed app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Expensive subscription
- 👎 No feedback/app not listening
- 👎 Overpriced for features
- 👎 Full-screen not fixed
- 👎 Songs not aligned with notes

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melodics for iPad free?

Melodics for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drum Coach free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Melodics for iPad or Drum Coach?

Drum Coach is rated higher. Melodics for iPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 394 ratings, while Drum Coach averages 4.7 from 443 ratings.

### Do Melodics for iPad or Drum Coach have ads?

Drum Coach shows ads; Melodics for iPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Melodics for iPad or Drum Coach?

Melodics for iPad ships an update every 8 days, and Drum Coach every 10 days. Most recently, Melodics for iPad was updated on November 3, 2026 and Drum Coach 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.*