# BPM Tap vs Drum Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Drum Notes at 4.6 against BPM Tap's 3.8. Drum Notes also leads on ratings volume (207 vs 5). BPM Tap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Drum Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Notes has 207 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BPM Tap's written reviews are positive against 56% of Drum Notes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM Tap | Drum Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-tap/id1493135976/reviews) | **[4.6 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notes-beats-and-notation/id1493160348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **207** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ignace Maes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493135705) | [UPBEAT STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755215567) |

## What reviewers say

### BPM Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-tap/id1493135976)

This application allows users to measure the tempo of music or any rhythm in beats per minute (BPM). It features a built-in metronome and a user-friendly interface, making it ideal for musicians and DJs.

**Highlights:** BPM Counter, Built-in Metronome, Quick and Easy to Use, Customizable Settings, Fancy User Interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for writing ideas
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Good for exercises
- 👍 Useful for drummers
- 👍 Good for students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unstable on iPad
- 🐛 Accents not working
- 🐛 Subscription cost too high
- 🐛 Limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly
- App crashes on iPad
- Accents don't work after saving
- Beta score writing features don't work
- App freezes on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Add whole note bass drum roll
- Increase save space
- Add MIDI export
- Add feature to play individual instruments by tapping
- Improve marching percussion sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BPM Tap free?

BPM Tap 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, BPM Tap or Drum Notes?

Drum Notes is rated higher. BPM Tap averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Drum Notes averages 4.6 from 207 ratings.

### Do BPM Tap or Drum Notes have ads?

Both BPM Tap and Drum Notes show ads.

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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.*