Comparison

BPM Calc vs Drumaio

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

Head to head
About

BPM Calc

Features
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Use tap-tempo to quickly find the BPM of a song and then use the timings to create lighting effects. Times are also displayed in timecode.

About

Drumaio

Features
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Drumaio is the all-in-one practice tool for drummers — from your very first rudiment to full-song rehearsal. Built for students, teachers, and gigging drummers who want one app that covers the metronome, the pattern editor, the score, and the backing track — all offline, all on your phone. — A METRONOME THAT KEEPS UP WITH YOU • Precise BPM controls, drag or tap to dial it in • Any time signature: 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 5/4, 7/8, and more • 4-dot beat indicator shows downbeats at a glance — EDIT GROOVES THE WAY YOU THINK • Tap cells on a step grid to build any pattern • Add or remove bars on the fly • Save up to multiple patterns side by side (A / B / C slots) • Drag-select any bars to loop the tricky part — IMPORT & CROSS-SECTION LOOP • Import patterns shared as .zip files • Loop across A → B → C sections seamlessly • Practice transitions, not just patterns — EVERY DETAIL OF A REAL DRUM CHART • Ghost notes, grace notes, 32nd-note pairs • Per-bar BPM override for accelerandos, ritardandos, bridges • Standard drum notation rendered in real time as you edit — PRACTICE WITH A FULL SONG • Upload any MP3 / WAV / M4A from Files or iCloud • Fine offset slider to align downbeats • Independent volume for the song and the drums — LANDSCAPE PRACTICE MODE • Full-screen landscape view for stand-mounted practice • Long-press the score to reveal multi-row drum charts • Built-in count-in lets you settle before bar 1 • BGM follow mode keeps the metronome locked to the track — MAKE IT YOURS, KEEP IT SAFE • Three drum sample kits — switch in one tap • Light, dark, and custom themes • One-tap backup / restore of patterns, BGM, and settings as a single .zip • All data stays on your device — no account, no cloud, fully offline DESIGNED FOR REAL PRACTICE • No subscriptions, no ads, no sign-up • Works fully offline once installed • Built and maintained by a dev team who actually plays drums Got feedback? Email contact@wantongwang-elec.com — every message gets a reply. Privacy policy: https://wantongwang-elec.com/drummer/

Screenshots

BPM Calc3 screens
Drumaio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drumaio at every 3 days against BPM Calc's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BPM Calc ships an update every 5 months, Drumaio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BPM Calc versus Drumaio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPM CalcDrumaio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBev FreminWTW Elec Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

BPM Calc

No in-app purchases

None

Drumaio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BPM Calc free?
BPM Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drumaio free?
Drumaio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BPM Calc or Drumaio have ads?
Neither BPM Calc nor Drumaio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BPM Calc or Drumaio?
BPM Calc ships an update every 5 months, and Drumaio every 3 days. Most recently, BPM Calc was updated on October 27, 2026 and Drumaio on October 25, 2026.

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