# Bongos vs Drum Set

The clearest difference is rating: Drum Set at 4.4 against Bongos's 3.3. Drum Set also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (416 vs 24). Bongos's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bongos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drum Set asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drum Set holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Set has 416 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Bongos's written reviews are positive against 33% of Drum Set's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bongos ships an update every 2 months, Drum Set every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bongos | Drum Set |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos-dynamic-bongo-drums/id411722855/reviews) | **[4.4 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-set-real-pad-machine-hd/id1506126294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **416** |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 467 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skunk Brothers GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/405250614) | [Satomi Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340507560) |

## What reviewers say

### Bongos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos-dynamic-bongo-drums/id411722855)

Experience realistic bongo drumming with professionally recorded sounds that change based on where you strike the drums. This app offers high-quality samples, additional percussion, and low latency for an immersive musical experience on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** 18 high-quality bongo samples, Cowbell and sticks percussion, Professionally recorded & mastered sounds, No latency for precise playing, Multitasking support for playing along with music, Universal app for iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bongos Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic bongo sounds
- 🎶 Encourages musical creativity
- 🤗 Fun for all ages
- 💻 Works well on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🙄 Repetitive after a while
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔊 Could use louder/better sound

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on some devices
- Rotation issues on certain phones
- Ads covering up playing area

**Requested features**

- Record and playback feature
- More instrument options
- Ability to tune/adjust bongos
- Integration with music apps


### Drum Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-set-real-pad-machine-hd/id1506126294)

Practice drumming with a realistic finger drum pad. This app offers high-quality sounds, customizable drum positions, and a metronome for practice and jam sessions. Record your performances and loop them for further development.

**Highlights:** Realistic finger drum pads, High-quality drum sounds, Customizable drum positions, Metronome with BPM control, Recording and looping functions, Abundant color variations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bongos free?

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

### Is Drum Set free?

Drum Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bongos or Drum Set?

Drum Set is rated higher. Bongos averages 3.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Drum Set averages 4.4 from 416 ratings.

### Do Bongos or Drum Set have ads?

Both Bongos and Drum Set show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bongos or Drum Set?

Bongos ships an update every 2 months, and Drum Set every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bongos was updated on October 29, 2026 and Drum Set on October 27, 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.*