BPM Calc vs Drumaio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
BPM Calc
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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.
Drumaio
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Drumaio is the all-in-one practice tool for drummers ā 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 ā all offline, all on your phone. ā 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 ā 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 ā IMPORT & CROSS-SECTION LOOP ⢠Import patterns shared as .zip files ⢠Loop across A ā B ā C sections seamlessly ⢠Practice transitions, not just patterns ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā MAKE IT YOURS, KEEP IT SAFE ⢠Three drum sample kits ā 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 ā 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 ā every message gets a reply. Privacy policy: https://wantongwang-elec.com/drummer/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | BPM Calc | Drumaio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bev Fremin | WTW Elec Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
BPM Calc
No in-app purchases
Drumaio
No in-app purchases









