# Jug Band vs Djembe!

The clearest difference is rating: Djembe! at 4.7 against Jug Band's 2.7. Jug Band's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Djembe! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Jug Band asks for nothing beyond the download.

Djembe! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Jug Band's written reviews are positive against 52% of Djembe!'s.

Jug Band ships an update every 6 weeks, Djembe! every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jug Band | Djembe! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jug-band/id353281973/reviews) | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djembe/id480770201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | [Arlo Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/353281976) | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) |

## What reviewers say

### Jug Band

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jug-band/id353281973)

This app lets you play virtual versions of traditional jug band instruments like the washboard, spoons, kazoo, and jug. It includes instructions for each instrument and allows you to play along with your music or with friends.

**Highlights:** Virtual washboard, Virtual spoons, Virtual kazoo, Virtual jug, Play-along with music, Multiplayer jamming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Djembe!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djembe/id480770201)

Experience the authentic sound of African drums on your mobile device. Explore various drum types, play along to beats, or jam with your own music. Features include realistic graphics, high-quality audio, and recording capabilities.

**Highlights:** Multiple African drum types, Professionally recorded sounds, Play along to beats and loops, Integrates with iPod music, Recording and sharing options, Realistic 3D visual effects, Metronome with adjustable tempo

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Djembe! Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exporting | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jug Band free?

Jug Band is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Djembe! free?

Djembe! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jug Band or Djembe!?

Djembe! is rated higher. Jug Band averages 2.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Djembe! averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Jug Band or Djembe! have ads?

Djembe! shows ads; Jug Band does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jug Band or Djembe!?

Jug Band ships an update every 6 weeks, and Djembe! every 3 months. Most recently, Jug Band was updated on October 23, 2026 and Djembe! on October 23, 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.*