# Drum School vs DrumKnee 3D Drums

The clearest difference is price: DrumKnee 3D Drums at Free against Drum School's $24.99. DrumKnee 3D Drums also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (16K vs 252). Drum School's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DrumKnee 3D Drums is free to download; Drum School costs $24.99 up front. Drum School sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DrumKnee 3D Drums sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Drum School against 4.8 for DrumKnee 3D Drums. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrumKnee 3D Drums has 16K ratings behind it against 252, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Drum School's written reviews are positive against 81% of DrumKnee 3D Drums's.

Drum School ships an update every 3 months, DrumKnee 3D Drums weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum School | DrumKnee 3D Drums |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-school/id414417836/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumknee-3d-drums-drum-set/id1241682795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 252 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 81.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 291 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ferenc Nemeth](https://appshunter.io/developer/414417839) | [Music4Fun LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035195351) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-school/id414417836)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is an advanced drum learning tool for musicians of all skill levels. It offers a vast library of grooves and exercises with detailed notation, high-quality audio, and video demonstrations. Users can practice at variable tempos, isolate individual drum parts, and track their progress through various styles.

**Highlights:** Extensive groove library with 300+ grooves, Detailed drum notation and high-quality audio, Variable tempo control (30-300 bpm), Limb audio isolation for practice, Video performances with adjustable speed, 145 drum exercises including rudiments, Technique video demonstrations

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pop Rock Hits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Funk Hits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great learning tool
- 👍 Comprehensive and well-organized
- 🎨 Excellent visual aids (videos, notation)
- 🔧 Ability to isolate limbs and adjust tempo
- 💯 Excellent value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues with metronome
- 🔊 Audio quality could be improved
- 🧠 Not advanced enough for experienced drummers

**Reported bugs**

- Video freezing on slower devices
- Occasional app crashes

**Requested features**

- More advanced beats and fills
- Ability to create custom practice routines
- Integration with music streaming services


### DrumKnee 3D Drums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumknee-3d-drums-drum-set/id1241682795)

Experience realistic 3D drumming with foot-controlled bass. Record, share, and play along with drumless tracks. Customize your kit with professional sounds and stylish skins for an immersive music experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D drum set, Foot-controlled bass drum, Record and share songs, Play along with drumless tracks, Customizable drum kits, Low latency response, Chokable cymbals

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month DrumKnee Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Months DK Music | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year DrumKnee Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jazz/Funk Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Electro Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rock Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Metal Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| DrumKnee PRO | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥁 Realistic and satisfying drum sounds
- 🎨 Variety of customizable drum kits and skins
- 🦵 Innovative knee-triggered kick drum
- 🎶 Ability to play along with songs
- 🤩 Immersive 3D drum experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Cymbal sounds cut off too quickly
- 🤖 Occasional input lag and responsiveness issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Frequent and intrusive ads in free version
- 🔌 Battery drain concerns with knee-triggered kick

**Reported bugs**

- Drum kit customization not working as expected
- Subscription issues and inability to restore purchases
- Crashes and freezes when playing for extended periods

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize drum kit layout
- More advanced drum techniques (e.g. double bass, ghost notes)
- Integration with music production software like GarageBand
- Additional drum kit and song library updates
- Rechargeable and wireless DK Sense pedal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum School free?

Drum School costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is DrumKnee 3D Drums free?

DrumKnee 3D Drums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drum School or DrumKnee 3D Drums?

DrumKnee 3D Drums is rated higher. Drum School averages 4.7 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while DrumKnee 3D Drums averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Drum School or DrumKnee 3D Drums have ads?

DrumKnee 3D Drums shows ads; Drum School does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum School or DrumKnee 3D Drums?

Drum School ships an update every 3 months, and DrumKnee 3D Drums weekly. Most recently, Drum School was updated on September 24, 2026 and DrumKnee 3D Drums on September 24, 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.*