Comparison

InstaDrum vs Dhify

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

Head to head
About

InstaDrum

Learn to play drums with interactive, game-like lessons. This app supports electronic drums and offers a virtual drum option for those without a set. Progress from single notes to full songs with a wide music selection.

Highlights
  • Interactive drum lessons
  • Game-like learning structure
  • Supports electronic drums (Bluetooth/cable)
  • On-screen virtual drum
  • Wide song selection
  • Progressive skill building
  • Real drum notation and sheet music
Features
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Learn to play drums with songs you love. InstaDrum guides you from your first beat to more advanced rhythms with step-by-step guidance, instant feedback, and game-like practice. No experience needed to get started. Here's how InstaDrum works: - Watch first, then try See each move demonstrated before you play. Practice one skill at a time, then put the pieces together in a complete rhythm or song. Clear demonstrations help you take that first step. - Level up, step by step Follow a clear learning path with bite-sized lessons and game-like challenges. Complete exercises to unlock the next step, build on what you've learned and work toward more advanced rhythms at your own pace. - Build drum skills through play Practice steady beats, accurate timing and hand-foot coordination through varied, interactive exercises. Follow colorful fruit cues, rhythm grids and dot-based notation to see what to hit and when, while playing along with music. - Choose how you learn songs Each song offers multiple difficulty levels, so you can find a challenge that suits you. Jump straight into playing, or practice its rhythm patterns in sections before putting them together in the full song. - Get feedback on your playing See instant feedback as you play. Review your accuracy after exercises and your performance score after a song. Use the results to spot what needs practice and decide where to focus next. Here's why people love InstaDrum: - Music that keeps practice fresh Explore 2,000+ songs across a range of styles, including music by Billie Eilish and Linkin Park, with more on the way. Discover different musical styles throughout the course and find new favorites to play. - Music-reading skills you can use Go beyond colorful cues with standard drum notation and full-length sheet music. Practice following drum parts as you play, and build music-reading skills you can bring to practice outside the app. - Start with or without drums Play on any electronic drums, or tap the on-screen virtual drums on your phone. Explore rhythms and start learning without a kit, with another way to practice when you're away from your drums. Whether you're looking for a new hobby, trying drumming before buying a kit, or already playing and looking for more songs to learn, InstaDrum gives you a place to start and keep growing. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch through the "Feedback" option in the app. Privacy Policy: https://www.instadrum.com/instadrum_privacy_policy.html User Agreement: https://www.instadrum.com/instadrum_user_agreement.html

About

Dhify

Stream Maldivian music with smooth audio playback and personalized playlists. Discover new tracks and enjoy a seamless listening experience anywhere, anytime. The app features a clean interface for easy music organization and uninterrupted streaming.

Highlights
  • Stream Maldivian music
  • Smooth audio playback
  • Discover new tracks
  • Create personalized playlists
  • Seamless listening experience
  • Clean and beautiful interface
Features
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Experience a simple and powerful way to stream your favorite Maldivian music anytime, anywhere. Enjoy smooth audio playback, discover new tracks, and create playlists that match your mood and lifestyle. Whether you're relaxing, working, traveling, or working out, the app gives you a seamless listening experience designed for music lovers. Enjoy a clean and beautiful interface that keeps your music front and center. Discover new sounds, organize your library, and enjoy uninterrupted streaming wherever you go.

Screenshots

InstaDrum4 screens
Dhify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dhify at none against InstaDrum's 4. Dhify also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). InstaDrum's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. InstaDrum sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Dhify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dhify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaDrum has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InstaDrum ships an update every 2 months, Dhify daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
InstaDrum versus Dhify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstaDrumDhify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiaoyezi Beijing Technology Co., Ltd.Zunnoon Ahmed

Customer experience

InstaDrum

All ratings1,877 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral14.0%
Negative23.1%

Dhify

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

InstaDrum

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Doesn't work
  • Connectivity issue
  • Cannot map hi hat
  • Paid for plan but app doesnt work with all edrums
  • Need help with hi hat
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  • App not working
  • Doesn't work
  • It has only 7th stage opened, Not afterwards.
  • Pizzaman
  • Loading
  • Failure to launch
  • Not switchable
  • Doesn't work with my new Roland kit, support lacking
  • 不能识别同时击打时的Hihat

Requested features

4 requests
  • More songs pls
  • Needs more songs
  • there needs to be a way to slow down the tempo with the play alongs so someone can learn a new technique & get the muscle memory down, then can speed it back up
  • Needs more free music

Dhify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

InstaDrum

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • 3 Months$49.993 Months
  • 6 Months$74.996 Months
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  • 12 Months$99.991 Year
None

Dhify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InstaDrum free?
InstaDrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dhify free?
Dhify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InstaDrum or Dhify?
Dhify is rated higher. InstaDrum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Dhify averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do InstaDrum or Dhify have ads?
Neither InstaDrum nor Dhify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InstaDrum or Dhify?
InstaDrum ships an update every 2 months, and Dhify daily. Most recently, InstaDrum was updated on November 11, 2026 and Dhify on October 31, 2026.

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