Comparison

iAmDrums vs Drumly

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

Head to head
About

iAmDrums

Create and play drum beats anytime, anywhere with a variety of drum kits. Features a loop maker for sequencing custom grooves and realistic drum feel with velocity and expression controls.

Highlights
  • Loop Maker Mode
  • Create and sequence custom grooves
  • Save grooves to KickStart library
  • 20 diverse drum kits
  • Velocity and expression controls
  • Realistic drum feel
Features
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It actually lets you play the drums. Not watch ads. iAmDrums is a real-feeling drum kit for iPhone and iPad. Open it and play: no ads, no subscription, no account, nothing else to buy. One price unlocks all 20 kits and every feature. SOUNDS LIKE REAL DRUMS Every kit responds to where you hit it: • Hit closer to the center for a louder beat, further out for a softer one • Hit the snare on the edge for a rim shot • Hit the center of the ride to ring the bell • Hit the center of the hi-hat for a pedal mute 20 KITS, ALL INCLUDED • Rock & band: Rock, Acoustic, Punk, Rage, Rebel, Radio, Blue • Electronic: House, Rave, Lo-Fi, Minimal, Trip Hop, 808, Analog, Industrial, Dub Step • Something different: Stomp, Orchestral, BeatBox, DrumCircle DRUMS IN YOUR POCKET For everyone who drums on everything: desks, knees, steering wheels. Long commute, time to kill, or a great beat just came on? Drum out the rhythms in your head, anywhere. MAKE YOUR OWN GROOVES Program a groove in Loop Maker, save it to your KickStart library, and play it back on any kit. PAY ONCE. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. No ads, ever. No subscription. No sign-in. We don't collect any data. Buy it once and it's yours. Tip: for the full punch of the kick and toms, play with headphones or external speakers.

About

Drumly

Features
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Master Drumming with Visual Feedback Drumly is your smart drum training companion, combining LED lights and beat synchronization to help you practice like never before. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced drummer, Drumly offers an interactive way to improve timing, rhythm, and technique. Features: • Real-time LED guidance synced to your playing • Bluetooth control for wireless LED activation • Practice mode with BPM control and metronome • Song playback with visual rhythm cues • Personalized training based on your skill level • Save and replay your sessions for progress tracking Connect your Drumly LED box and get instant feedback on every hit. Make practice sessions productive — and fun. Why Drumly? Drumly isn’t just an app — it’s a full training system. Our custom-designed hardware clips to your drum kit and lights up exactly when and where to strike, creating a powerful visual learning experience. Ready to see your progress in real-time? Download Drumly and light up your rhythm.

Screenshots

iAmDrums4 screens
Drumly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drumly at none against iAmDrums's 1. Drumly also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. iAmDrums sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drumly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAmDrums ships an update every 3 months, Drumly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iAmDrums versus Drumly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAmDrumsDrumly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRubotic, Inc.mustafa yldiz

Bugs and requests

iAmDrums

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Trip Hop drum kit invisible but audio plays
  • Drums not loading on download
  • Black screen on iPhone 11 Pro
  • Restore purchases button non-functional
  • Purchased kits becoming locked after update
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  • App crashes when selecting demo
  • High hat making different noises during recording
  • Latency/slow response time
  • No sound output on certain devices
  • App crashes when overwriting loops
  • Incompatibility with iOS 6 and older devices
  • Sequencer panel missing play button
  • Double-kick and drum roll functionality broken

Requested features

15 requests
  • Left-handed drum kit option
  • Extended bar/measure support (beyond 32 steps)
  • Higher BPM limit (above 160)
  • Additional cymbal types (China, Stack, Splash)
  • Custom drum kit creation
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  • More drum kit styles (metal, trap, EDM, techno)
  • Double-tap drum roll support
  • Adjustable drum kit layout
  • Volume mixing in play mode
  • Record mode without continuous playback
  • Audio export functionality (.wav, AudioBus, IAA, MIDI support)
  • Time signature customization (3/4 time, etc.)
  • Start/stop/pause controls
  • Ability to move drum sections for finger play
  • Multiple sequence playback in succession

Drumly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iAmDrums

One-time1
  • Unlock All Kits$0.99
None

Drumly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iAmDrums free?
iAmDrums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drumly free?
Drumly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iAmDrums or Drumly have ads?
Neither iAmDrums nor Drumly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iAmDrums or Drumly?
iAmDrums ships an update every 3 months, and Drumly every 5 days. Most recently, iAmDrums was updated on September 24, 2026 and Drumly on September 10, 2026.

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