# Drum School vs iImprov

The clearest difference is price: iImprov at $3.99 against Drum School's $24.99. iImprov also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Drum School's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (252 vs 7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Drum School costs $24.99 and iImprov $3.99 up front. Drum School sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iImprov asks for nothing beyond the download.

iImprov holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum School has 252 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Drum School's written reviews are positive against 100% of iImprov's.

Drum School ships an update every 3 months, iImprov every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum School | iImprov |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-school/id414417836/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iimprov-bebop/id572415820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 291 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ferenc Nemeth](https://appshunter.io/developer/414417839) | [Jazz Apps Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421582808) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum School

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

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


### iImprov

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iimprov-bebop/id572415820)

Explore the language of Bebop with comprehensive lessons and interactive jam-alongs. Learn to master bebop scales, develop longer phrases, and practice chord substitutions with tempo-adjustable audio examples and transposable notation.

**Highlights:** Bebop scale realization, Phrase development techniques, Turnarounds and chord substitutions, Confirmation sequence breakdown, I Got Rhythm changes practice, Tempo-adjustable jam-alongs, Transposable notation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum School free?

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

### Is iImprov free?

iImprov costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drum School or iImprov?

iImprov is rated higher. Drum School averages 4.7 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while iImprov averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Drum School or iImprov have ads?

Neither Drum School nor iImprov shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drum School or iImprov?

Drum School ships an update every 3 months, and iImprov every 32 months. Most recently, Drum School was updated on September 24, 2026 and iImprov on September 2, 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.*