Comparison

BEET vs Gig Drummer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BEET

Test your finger drumming skills with this rhythm game. Explore over 200 beats created by producers and unlock new ones by earning stars. Challenge friends to see who has the best groove.

Highlights
  • Finger drumming gameplay
  • Over 200 producer-created beats
  • Unlockable new beats
  • Star-based progression
  • Friend challenges
Features
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Think you can finger drum? Think again. BEET is the finger drumming game that puts your grooviness to the test.  Explore over 200 spicy beats designed by real producers.  Earn shiny stars to unlock new beats.  Challenge your friends to see who is the grooviest boi of the bunch. What are you waiting for? Download BEET today. Terms of Use: https://app.termly.io/document/terms-of-use-for-website/7befc033-df4c-40b8-90b1-c3ef9e4f3eac Privacy Policy: http://codalabs.io/privacypolicy.htm

About

Gig Drummer

This app provides a virtual drum machine for live performance, rehearsal, and recording. It offers over 30 rhythms across various genres, dynamic performance tools, and custom loop import. Organize your sets and control it with MIDI for a professional live drumming experience.

Highlights
  • 30+ versatile rhythms
  • Dynamic performance tools
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Custom loop import
  • Set lists for gigs
  • MIDI learn support
  • Record and share grooves
Features
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Gig Drummer: Drum Machine for Live Performance. Take the stage with Gig Drummer, the ultimate drum machine app built for performers, producers, and musicians. With over 30 gig-ready rhythms spanning rock, pop, jazz, funk, country, Latin, and more, Gig Drummer brings a live drummer to your fingertips—perfect for rehearsal, recording, or the road. Features: • 30+ Versatile Rhythms – From 8 Beat, Funk, and Reggae to Swing, Cha Cha, and Trap, cover any style with ease. • Dynamic Performance Tools – Play intros, variations, fills, endings, and layer percussion for a humanized, on-the-fly feel. • AUv3 Plugin Support – Use Gig Drummer inside your favorite AUv3-compatible DAWs and hosts. • Custom Loop Import – Load your own WAV loops and expand your rhythm library. • Set Lists for Gigs – Organize rhythms into set lists for smooth, seamless shows. • MIDI Learn Support – Control everything with your MIDI hardware on stage or in the studio. • Tempo Tap & Lock – Stay perfectly in time with flexible tempo controls. • Smooth Transitions – Insert breaks, fade in/out, and end grooves cleanly for pro-level transitions. • Ableton Link – Sync effortlessly with other apps and gear. • Record & Share – Capture your grooves and share your performance with the world. Included Rhythms: 8 Beat, 16 Beat, Ballad, Big Band, Blues, Bossa Nova, Cha Cha, Country, Dance, Disco, Funk, Pop, Reggae, Reggaeton, Rock, Rock & Roll, Soul, Swing, Trap—and more. Whether you're rocking a live set, jamming at home, or laying down tracks in the studio, Gig Drummer keeps you locked in the groove. Download now and bring the band with you—wherever you play.

Screenshots

BEET4 screens
Gig Drummer3 screens

Verdict

The call

BEET and Gig Drummer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Gig Drummer's written reviews are positive against 63% of BEET's. BEET's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (167 vs 15). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BEET sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Gig Drummer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BEET against 4.5 for Gig Drummer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BEET has 167 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of BEET's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gig Drummer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BEET ships an update every 5 days, Gig Drummer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BEET versus Gig Drummer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEETGig Drummer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (167 ratings) — better4.5 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings167 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB307 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCoda Labs IncorporatedSonic Market

Customer experience

BEET

All ratings167 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%

Gig Drummer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BEET

Subscriptions1
  • BEET PRO3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time9
  • 10 LIVES$0.99
  • 25 LIVES$1.99
  • 10 STARS$2.99
Show 6 more
  • 50 LIVES$2.99
  • 30 STARS$3.99
  • 100 STARS$6.99
  • INFINITE LIVES$9.99
  • 500 STARS$14.99
  • 2000 STARS$29.99
3 purchases

Gig Drummer

One-time3
  • Gig Drummer Factory Offer$1.99
  • Gig Drummer Factory Rhythms$3.99
  • Gig Drummer Factory Rhythms$4.99

Questions

Is BEET free?
BEET is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gig Drummer free?
Gig Drummer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BEET or Gig Drummer?
BEET is rated higher. BEET averages 4.6 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Gig Drummer averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.
Do BEET or Gig Drummer have ads?
Neither BEET nor Gig Drummer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BEET or Gig Drummer?
BEET ships an update every 5 days, and Gig Drummer monthly. Most recently, BEET was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gig Drummer on October 28, 2026.

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