# Drum Notes vs eBatuque

The clearest difference is rating: Drum Notes at 4.6 against eBatuque's 3.9. Drum Notes also leads on ratings volume (204 vs 61). eBatuque's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Notes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and eBatuque sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drum Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Drum Notes's written reviews are positive against 59% of eBatuque's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Drum Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, eBatuque every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Notes | eBatuque |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notes-beats-and-notation/id1493160348/reviews)** | [3.9 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebatuque/id1554007194/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **204** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | **59.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UPBEAT STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755215567) | [Elton Gomes de Moraes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554007196) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### eBatuque

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebatuque/id1554007194)

Explore a diverse collection of Brazilian percussion loops recorded by renowned musicians. Study your instrument with authentic rhythms like samba, choro, and forró, offering a fun and musical learning experience beyond a simple metronome.

**Highlights:** Authentic Brazilian percussion loops, Study various rhythms (samba, choro, forró, etc.), Adjustable tempo and volume, Instrument panning (L/R), Replace metronome with musical backing

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plano Mensal | $1.99 | per month |
| Plano Mensal | $2.99 | per month |
| Plano Mensal com Desconto | $2.99 | per month |
| Plano Anual | $14.99 | per year |
| Anual Cupom 50 | $14.99 | per year |
| Equivale a R$10,82/mês Plano Anual | $14.99 | per year |
| Anual com Cupom | $14.99 | per year |
| Plano Anual com Desconto 40% | $14.99 | per year |
| Anual Cupom 30 | $14.99 | per year |
| Plano Anual | $19.99 | per year |
| Plano Anual com Desconto | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great tool for practice
- 🎨 High-quality backing tracks
- 💯 Excellent customer support
- 🎶 Variety of rhythms and styles
- 🔊 Realistic and swinging sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Login issues, frequent logouts
- 🔑 Password entry problems
- 💰 Subscription model complaints
- 🐛 Crashes and app not opening
- 🤔 Complaints about changes to previous paid model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on certain rhythms
- Login and registration issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Volume controls getting stuck

**Requested features**

- Count-in click for rhythms
- Start/stop via MIDI
- Rhythm information and sheet music
- Mute/solo for individual instruments
- Ability to save custom configurations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Notes free?

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

### Is eBatuque free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drum Notes or eBatuque?

Drum Notes is rated higher. Drum Notes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while eBatuque averages 3.9 from 61 ratings.

### Do Drum Notes or eBatuque have ads?

Drum Notes shows ads; eBatuque does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Notes or eBatuque?

Drum Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and eBatuque every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drum Notes was updated on September 21, 2026 and eBatuque on September 21, 2026.

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