# Drum Journey vs Shaman Magic

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drum Journey at every 2 months against Shaman Magic's every 6 months. Drum Journey also leads on chart position (#84 vs unranked) and review sentiment (83% vs 72%). Shaman Magic's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Drum Journey costs $1.99 and Shaman Magic $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Drum Journey against 4.8 for Shaman Magic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Journey has 88 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Drum Journey's written reviews are positive against 72% of Shaman Magic's.

Drum Journey ships an update every 2 months, Shaman Magic every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Journey | Shaman Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-journey/id337500892/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaman-magic/id363416013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 71.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 203 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mindful Bear Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/337500895) | [Brian Zeleniak](https://appshunter.io/developer/345848084) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-journey/id337500892)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app facilitates shamanic journeying, a spiritual practice combining visualization with rhythmic drumming or rattling. It functions as a customizable timer with professional audio tracks and the ability to import your own. Users can share their journeying locations with others within the app.

**Highlights:** Customizable journey duration, Choice of drumming styles, Adjustable tempo and instrument volumes, Professionally produced audio tracks, Import custom audio, Share journey location

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ⚙️ Highly customizable
- 🥁 Good drum sounds
- ⏱️ Adjustable length/speed
- 🔄 Callback feature appreciated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Sound quality could be richer
- 🥁 Some drum loops uneven
- 🐌 Slowest setting still too fast for some
- 🎧 Sound can be thin/tinny
- 💸 Overpriced for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Drum beats too fast on slowest setting
- App crashes when changing settings
- Settings not sticky
- Preset tempos don't vary much
- App freezes/won't play on iOS 7

**Requested features**

- Add callback feature for ceremonial drum
- More drum sound options
- Option for a slower drum included by default
- Numerical BPM control
- Add a lead-in option


### Shaman Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaman-magic/id363416013)

Explore altered states of consciousness with scientifically recognized theta frequencies. This app uses specific drum patterns and customizable background sounds to facilitate trance states for astral projection, healing, and meditation.

**Highlights:** 4.5 Hz theta frequency drum patterns, Global Shamanic drum beats, Customizable background sounds, Astral projection aid, Healing and remote healing support, Shamanic journey guidance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Journey free?

Drum Journey costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shaman Magic free?

Shaman Magic costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Journey or Shaman Magic?

Shaman Magic is rated higher. Drum Journey averages 4.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Shaman Magic averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Drum Journey or Shaman Magic have ads?

Neither Drum Journey nor Shaman Magic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Journey or Shaman Magic?

Drum Journey ships an update every 2 months, and Shaman Magic every 6 months. Most recently, Drum Journey was updated on September 28, 2026 and Shaman Magic on September 25, 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.*