# Bongos vs Drums with Beats

The clearest difference is rating: Drums with Beats at 4.5 against Bongos's 3.3. Drums with Beats also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 24). Bongos's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bongos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drums with Beats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drums with Beats holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drums with Beats has 2.9K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Bongos's written reviews are positive against 81% of Drums with Beats's.

Bongos ships an update every 2 months, Drums with Beats every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bongos | Drums with Beats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos-dynamic-bongo-drums/id411722855/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-with-beats/id639324283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skunk Brothers GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/405250614) | [Better Day Wireless, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287963852) |

## 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


### Drums with Beats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-with-beats/id639324283)

Learn and play various drum beats on your mobile device. Explore different musical styles with included lessons and full-length tracks. Experience realistic drum sounds and responsive controls for an immersive drumming experience.

**Highlights:** Full drum kit with cymbals and cowbell, Realistic sound and responsive controls, Sidesticking technique for snare, Record and save custom beats, Free drum lessons included, Multitouch support for complex rhythms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drums Upgrade with 900+ Beats | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging app
- 🎓 Helpful for learning drums
- 🎶 Good variety of beats and sounds
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited song selection
- 🕹️ Difficult controls and interface
- ⏱️ Latency issues with responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Paid version not delivering as advertised
- Saved songs not working properly
- Categories and labels mislabeled
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more songs and beats
- Improve customization options
- Integrate with external drum kits
- Add more advanced learning modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bongos free?

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

### Is Drums with Beats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bongos or Drums with Beats?

Drums with Beats is rated higher. Bongos averages 3.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Drums with Beats averages 4.5 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Bongos or Drums with Beats have ads?

Bongos shows ads; Drums with Beats does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bongos or Drums with Beats?

Bongos ships an update every 2 months, and Drums with Beats every 16 months. Most recently, Bongos was updated on October 29, 2026 and Drums with Beats on October 29, 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.*