Comparison

Drum Journey vs Kouple

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

Head to head
About

Drum Journey

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
Currently charting
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You've found Drum Journey, the first app for shamanic journeying. Shamanic journeying, as you probably already know, is a kind of insight meditation.  It’s a spiritual practice that combines visualization with acoustic accompaniment, usually fast drumming or rattling. Drum Journey works like a timer; dial in the journey duration, set your options, and tap Start.  Included in the app are several professionally-produced drum and rattle tracks, and you can also import your own from iTunes. Features: - flexible journey duration, from 5 minutes to an hour - choice of drumming styles (single, double, or with rattle) - adjustable tempo (slow, normal, and fast) - adjustable instrument volumes - high quality drumming tracks - works with AirPlay - Optimized graphics for iPhone Retina screens - light up the globe; share your location with other Drum Journey users For centuries, shamans have used journeying to gain insight and clarity. I was inspired to create this app while participating in the three year program of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. Note: This app does not teach shamanic journey practices. Visit the Mindful Bear website for links to shamanic educators, books, and practitioners.

About

Kouple

This app helps couples strengthen their bond by creating a shared timeline of memories, sending love letters, and tracking life paths. It offers daily check-ins, relationship milestones, and fun challenges to foster connection and communication.

Highlights
  • Private timeline for memories
  • Scheduled love letters
  • Shared life path and adventures
  • Daily mood and activity check-ins
  • Relationship milestone achievements
  • Fun challenges and shared goals
Features
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Celebrate every moment together with Kouple. Kouple is the all-in-one relationship app designed to help couples stay connected, create meaningful memories, and celebrate their journey together. Whether you're newly dating, in a long-distance relationship, engaged, or married, Kouple helps you strengthen your bond through shared experiences, daily interactions, and unforgettable milestones. Build your story together. CAPTURE YOUR MEMORIES Create a private timeline filled with photos, captions, special moments, anniversaries, and milestones. Relive your favorite memories whenever you want and watch your relationship story grow over time. SEND LOVE LETTERS Write heartfelt messages and schedule them to be delivered on birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, or just because. Surprise your partner with meaningful words exactly when they matter most. LIFE PATH AND SHARED ADVENTURES Track your adventures together and build a visual history of your journey as a couple. Optional location sharing allows you to stay connected while maintaining control over your privacy. DAILY CHECK-INS Stay close even on busy days. Share your mood, activities, and thoughts with your partner through simple daily check-ins that help keep communication strong and meaningful. ACHIEVEMENTS AND RELATIONSHIP MILESTONES Celebrate every chapter of your relationship. Unlock achievements for anniversaries, memories created, adventures completed, check-in streaks, and more. CHALLENGES AND RANKINGS Turn shared experiences into something fun with friendly challenges, achievement points, and shared goals designed to keep you engaged and connected. PRIVACY FIRST Your relationship is personal. That's why Kouple is built with privacy at its core. * Private by design * Optional location sharing * Full control of your data * Export or delete your data anytime PERFECT FOR * Couples in long-distance relationships * Newly dating couples * Engaged couples * Married couples * Anniversary tracking * Relationship milestone tracking * Creating shared memories * Strengthening communication * Building healthy relationship habits WHY COUPLES LOVE KOUPLE Relationships are built through everyday moments, not just special occasions. Kouple helps you celebrate the small things, remember the big things, and create a stronger connection every day. Start building your story together and turn your relationship into a journey worth remembering. Download Kouple today and celebrate every moment together. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Drum Journey3 screens
Kouple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kouple at Free against Drum Journey's $1.99. Kouple also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Drum Journey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Kouple is free to download; Drum Journey costs $1.99 up front. Kouple sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Drum Journey asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Drum Journey versus Kouple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum JourneyKouple
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (89 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB72 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMindful Bear AppsLakshan Costa

Bugs and requests

Drum Journey

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
Show 4 more
  • Journey map crashes when zooming
  • Drumming becomes unrhythmic/slows down after iPhone lock
  • Drums sound poor quality
  • App not updated for iOS 7

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
Show 6 more
  • Add a 'random intent' feature
  • Definite beginning to journey (e.g., four strikes)
  • Variable tempo option
  • Add rattle to settings
  • Improve rattle sound quality
  • Basic guide to journeying

Kouple

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Drum Journey

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Kouple

Subscriptions3
  • Kouple - App for Couples | Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Kouple - App for Couples | Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Kouple - App for Couples | Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Drum Journey free?
Drum Journey costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kouple free?
Kouple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drum Journey or Kouple have ads?
Neither Drum Journey nor Kouple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drum Journey or Kouple?
Drum Journey ships an update every 2 months, and Kouple every 3 days. Most recently, Drum Journey was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kouple on October 24, 2026.

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