# Drum Set + vs Drum Solo Studio

The clearest difference is price: Drum Solo Studio at Free against Drum Set +'s $4.99. Drum Solo Studio also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months). Drum Set +'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Drum Solo Studio is free to download; Drum Set + costs $4.99 up front. Drum Solo Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drum Set + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Drum Set + against 4.4 for Drum Solo Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Drum Set +'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Drum Solo Studio's.

Drum Set + ships an update every 20 months, Drum Solo Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Set + | Drum Solo Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-set-plus-real-pad-machine/id1506538364/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-solo-studio/id6445954893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 464 MB | 473 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satomi Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340507560) | [Batalsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/938084048) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Set +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-set-plus-real-pad-machine/id1506538364)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app provides a realistic finger drum pad experience with high-quality sounds. Practice along to songs, customize drum positions and sounds, and utilize built-in metronome and recording features for jam sessions and lessons. It offers a wide variety of drum sounds and color options.

**Highlights:** Realistic finger drum pads, High-quality drum sounds, Customizable drum positions, Metronome function, Recording and loop features, Wide sound selection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drum Solo Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-solo-studio/id6445954893)

This app offers a realistic drumming experience on your mobile device with multitouch pads and studio-quality sound. Record your sessions, import MIDI files, and apply real-time effects to create unique compositions. It's designed for drummers of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.

**Highlights:** Multitouch acoustic drum kit simulator, MIDI support and import, Session recording and playback, Real-time audio effects, Multiple studio-quality audio kits, Export compositions to MP3, WAV, MIDI

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Member | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Set + free?

Drum Set + costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drum Solo Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drum Set + or Drum Solo Studio?

Drum Set + is rated higher. Drum Set + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Drum Solo Studio averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Drum Set + or Drum Solo Studio have ads?

Drum Solo Studio shows ads; Drum Set + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Set + or Drum Solo Studio?

Drum Set + ships an update every 20 months, and Drum Solo Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Drum Set + was updated on October 15, 2026 and Drum Solo Studio on October 18, 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.*