Comparison

Groove Stew vs e

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

Head to head
About

Groove Stew

Practice and learn drum grooves with a fun and exciting tool. Generate thousands of unique variations or create your own, and test your reading skills. Customize notes within grooves to suit your practice needs.

Highlights
  • Randomized syncopated drum groove practice
  • Thousands of groove variations
  • Customizable groove creation
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Variety of groove 'feels' (note values)
  • Reading skill testing
Features
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GROOVE STEW - A fun and exiting new way to practice and learn drum grooves! Work on your TIME! PRACTICE randomized syncopated drum grooves! DEVELOP new ideas! TEST your reading skills! With GROOVE STEW, the sky's the limit!! Choose from a variety of groove 'feels' (Quarter note, Eighth note, or Sixteenth note grooves), select your difficulty, hit 'STIR IT UP', and get practicing! There are literally THOUSANDS of groove variations that can be generated for your practice routine. Or, create your own! Don't like a specific note or notes in the groove? Change them! GROOVE STEW is designed to work for YOU! Download now and GET PRACTICING!

About

e

Features
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e-DrumStudio is a rhythm game app that lets you connect your electronic drum kit to your smartphone and enjoy playing along with your favorite music. Play the drums along with popular songs from anime and artists, and see how accurately you perform with real-time scoring. From basic practice for beginners to skill development for advanced drummers, e-DrumStudio is designed for drummers of all levels. Enjoy a wide variety of songs, from the latest hits and popular anime songs to timeless classics, with new songs added regularly. ■ Key Features ・Supports electronic drum kits from major manufacturers ・Score and ranking displays ・Preview function that lets you repeatedly practice specific sections of a song ・Adjustable song tempo ・A wide selection of popular songs from artists, anime, and more, with new songs added regularly ■ Supported Electronic Drum Kits e-DrumStudio supports electronic drum kits from major manufacturers, including: ・Roland electronic drum kits ・YAMAHA electronic drum kits A wide range of models can be used via MIDI connection or a compatible interface. ※ Some models may require additional setup. ■ Free Plan You can enjoy e-DrumStudio with the Free Plan at no charge, with the following limitations: ・Each song can be played for up to 45 seconds ・Real-time performance judgment is available, but overall scores and rankings are not displayed ・Performance history is not saved ■ Premium Pass A Premium Pass (¥480/month) is required to play eligible songs in full. The Premium Pass includes a one-week free trial, so you can try it before being charged. ・Subscription Name: PremiumPass ・Subscription Period: 1 month (automatically renews) ・Free Trial Period: 1 week ・After the free trial ends, your Apple ID account will be charged ・Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period ・Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period ・You can manage or cancel your subscription from your App Store account settings after purchase ■ Enjoy Playing the Music You Love e-DrumStudio lets you play along with a wide variety of music, including popular J-POP songs and anime theme songs. By actually playing the drums along with songs you know and love, e-DrumStudio aims to make improving your drumming skills a fun and natural experience. ■ Terms of Use https://beattechlab.co.jp/edrumstudio/terms.html ■ Privacy Policy https://beattechlab.co.jp/edrumstudio/privacy.html ■ Contact For questions, bug reports, or feedback about the app, please contact us at: edrumstudio@beattechlab.co.jp

Screenshots

Groove Stew4 screens
e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: e at Free against Groove Stew's $1.99. e also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 28 months). Groove Stew's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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

e is free to download; Groove Stew costs $1.99 up front. e sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Groove Stew asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Groove Stew ships an update every 28 months, e weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Groove Stew versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroove Stewe
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStuart PrayBeatTechLab LLC

In-app purchases

None

Groove Stew

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

e

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Groove Stew free?
Groove Stew costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is e free?
e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Groove Stew or e have ads?
Neither Groove Stew nor e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Groove Stew or e?
Groove Stew ships an update every 28 months, and e weekly. Most recently, Groove Stew was updated on November 3, 2026 and e on October 31, 2026.

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