# Drum Journey vs Earth Sleep

The clearest difference is price: Earth Sleep at Free against Drum Journey's $1.99. Earth Sleep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Drum Journey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (89 vs 4). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Earth Sleep is free to download; Drum Journey costs $1.99 up front. Earth Sleep sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Drum Journey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Earth Sleep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Journey has 89 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Drum Journey's written reviews are positive against 100% of Earth Sleep's.

Drum Journey ships an update every 2 months, Earth Sleep every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Journey | Earth Sleep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-journey/id337500892/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-sleep/id6756982595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 203 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindful Bear Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/337500895) | [Setter Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864019179) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Journey

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

**Currently charting:** #159 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


### Earth Sleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-sleep/id6756982595)

Experience the tranquility of the wilderness with authentic, on-location recordings of natural environments. Designed for deep rest, these seamless loops of water, wind, and earth help quiet your mind and promote sleep, wherever you are.

**Highlights:** 100% original wilderness recordings, On-location backcountry captures, Seamless looping for uninterrupted sleep, Designed for sleep and deep rest, No music, voices, or artificial sounds, Distraction-free listening

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EarthSleep Supporter | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Journey free?

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

### Is Earth Sleep free?

Earth Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Journey or Earth Sleep?

Earth Sleep is rated higher. Drum Journey averages 4.7 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Earth Sleep averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Drum Journey or Earth Sleep have ads?

Neither Drum Journey nor Earth Sleep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Journey or Earth Sleep?

Drum Journey ships an update every 2 months, and Earth Sleep every 3 months. Most recently, Drum Journey was updated on October 29, 2026 and Earth Sleep on October 24, 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.*