iAmDrums vs Dzayn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Loop Maker Mode
- Create and sequence custom grooves
- Save grooves to KickStart library
- 20 diverse drum kits
- Velocity and expression controls
- Realistic drum feel
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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.
Dzayn
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Dzayn Music is a beautiful offline music player for people who want their own music, their own style, and their own creative space. Import songs from Files or iCloud Drive, organize your library, create playlists, listen in the background, sing with lyrics, and record videos while music plays. FEATURES Import Your Music Import audio files from your device, Files app, or iCloud Drive. Keep your personal music library in one place. Offline Playback Listen anytime, even without internet. Your imported music stays on your device. Background Audio Keep listening while using other apps, locking your phone, or recording your ideas. Live Lyrics Read lyrics while listening and sing along in a clean karaoke-style player. Record Videos With Music Record videos while audio is playing and use lyrics to sing, practice, or create short music content. Playlists & Filters Create playlists, organize tracks, search your library, and filter your music by artist, genre, or playlist. Custom Style Choose themes, colors, wallpapers, and player styles to make the app feel personal. Widgets Add a music widget to your Home Screen for quick access to your player. Why Dzayn Music? No monthly subscription. No ads. No account required. Designed for iPhone and iPad. Built for people who love music, lyrics, and creative expression. Dzayn Music does not provide copyrighted music. Users are responsible for importing and using audio content they have the right to access and play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Dzayn at Free against iAmDrums's $3.99. Dzayn also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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
Dzayn is free to download; iAmDrums costs $3.99 up front. iAmDrums sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dzayn asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | iAmDrums | Dzayn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Rubotic, Inc. | Diana Arustamyan |
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
Dzayn
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iAmDrums
- Unlock All Kits$0.99
Dzayn
No in-app purchases






