Comparison

Drum School vs DrumSMetronome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Drum School

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
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Advanced groove library and drum learning tool for all levels. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Drum School is the perfect tool for advancing and expanding your skills. With a large selection of grooves, exercises and practice ideas, Drum School will continue to take you to the next level. It is also the perfect tool for easy access to a large library of professional sounding grooves for play along and as a reference library. Included styles: Rock, Rock'n Roll, Alternative Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk, Blues, RnB, Hip Hop, Funk, Reggae, Ska, Disco, Drum'n Bass, House, Techno, Country, Bluegrass, Jazz, Swing, Dixieland, Ragtime, Fusion, New Orleans, Tango, Bossa Nova, Samba, Afro Cuban, Soukous, Calypso, Waltz and many more. ~ Featured in Modern Drummer and DownBeat Magazine ~ Drum School is divided in five main sections: Grooves, Practice, Technique, Hits and Favorites. - GROOVES - This is the main section of Drum School with over 300 drum grooves in many different styles. Each groove comes with: - Standard drum notation with high quality graphics in portrait or landscape mode. - High quality audio made from real drum samples that loop for play along practice. - Variable tempo range of 30 to 300 bpm without any loss of audio quality. - Audio isolation of what each limb is playing, allowing the student to break down the groove into its basic components, learn them separately, and finally put them back together in various combinations. - Bass lines that help learning and experiencing the relationship between the drums and the bass in each style in a fun way. - High quality video performance by the author of the app, established and world renowned drummer, Ferenc Nemeth. The video speed can be adjusted and the more advanced grooves come with an extra video at a slower tempo. - Multiple drum fills that can be practiced individually or in conjunction with the groove in 2, 4 or 8 bar phrases. - Color coded indication of difficulty level from 1 (easy) to 6 (hard). - Ability to mark the groove as completed so you can better track your practice progress. - Detailed description of performance details, learning tips and historical notes about each style. - PRACTICE - The practice section includes 145 drum exercises divided into: Basic Rudiments, Rolls, Flams, Drags, Hand Exercises and Coordination. Each exercise comes with: - Standard drum notation with high quality graphics in portrait or landscape mode. - High quality audio made from real drum samples that loop for play along practice. - Variable tempo range of 30 to 300 bpm without any loss of audio quality. - Audio isolation of left and right hand. - High quality video demonstration with adjustable speed. - Detailed descriptions of performance details and learning tips. - TECHNIQUE - This section includes 12 video demonstrations of basic drum technique for hands and feet. Each video is accompanied by a detailed description and learning tips. - HITS - This section includes classic Pop, Rock and Funk hits. Each groove comes with the same features as the "Grooves" section. - FAVORITES - This is where you collect your favorite grooves and the ones you are currently working on. Visit the support website for a video demonstration.

About

DrumSMetronome

Features
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DrumSmetronome n'est pas qu'un simple métronome : c'est un véritable coach d'entraînement pour aider les batteurs, amateurs ou professionnels, à toujours mieux maîtriser le tempo. Deux modes, deux façons de travailler. MODE SIMPLE : GARDE LE TEMPO Un métronome précis, pensé pour jouer un morceau ou s'échauffer. • Tempo de 30 à 380 BPM, réglable avec le gros bouton PLAY, les boutons – / + ou le TAP TEMPO • 13 signatures rythmiques : 2/2, 3/2, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 9/4, 6/8, 7/8, 8/8, 9/8, 12/8 • 9 subdivisions : noires, croches, shuffle, triolets, doubles croches, quintolets, sextolets, septolets et triples croches • 5 réglages d'accent : aucun, sur le 1, sur 1 et 3, sur 2 et 4, ou tous les 3 temps • SETLIST : 20 mémoires pour retrouver en un geste le tempo, la signature, la subdivision et l'accent de chacun de tes morceaux MODE ENTRAINEMENT : MAÎTRISE LE TEMPO Des outils conçus pour travailler la régularité et l'écoute intérieure du tempo. • DÉCÉLÉRATION : le tempo ralentit progressivement, pour t'habituer à tenir la pulsation quand tout change • ACCÉLÉRATION : le tempo accélère progressivement, pour gagner en vitesse sans perdre le contrôle • GHOST CLICK : le click s'efface par moments, de plus en plus souvent, et tu dois garder la pulsation tout seul • GARDE LA PULSE : la pulsation se décale pendant quelques mesures avant de revenir, pour vérifier que tu tiens toujours le temps • Sa propre signature rythmique, indépendante de celle du mode simple POUR QUI ? Pour tous les batteurs et percussionnistes, élèves ou confirmés, ainsi que pour les enseignants qui veulent un outil clair pour travailler le tempo en cours ou à la maison. SIMPLE ET DISCRET • Aucun compte à créer, aucune publicité, aucun achat intégré • Fonctionne sans connexion • Tes réglages et tes mémoires restent sur ton iPhone • Interface en français Conçu par un professeur de batterie pour aider chaque batteur à jouer plus juste, plus régulier et plus sûr de son tempo.

Screenshots

Drum School4 screens
DrumSMetronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DrumSMetronome at Free against Drum School's $24.99. DrumSMetronome also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DrumSMetronome is free to download; Drum School costs $24.99 up front. Drum School sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DrumSMetronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drum School ships an update every 3 months, DrumSMetronome every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drum School versus DrumSMetronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum SchoolDrumSMetronome
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (255 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings255 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size291 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFerenc Nemethdenis simon

Bugs and requests

Drum School

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Video freezing on slower devices
  • Occasional app crashes

Requested features

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

DrumSMetronome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Drum School

One-time2
  • Pop Rock Hits Vol.1$1.99
  • Funk Hits Vol.1$1.99
None

DrumSMetronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drum School free?
Drum School costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DrumSMetronome free?
DrumSMetronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drum School or DrumSMetronome have ads?
Neither Drum School nor DrumSMetronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drum School or DrumSMetronome?
Drum School ships an update every 3 months, and DrumSMetronome every 3 days. Most recently, Drum School was updated on November 1, 2026 and DrumSMetronome on October 10, 2026.

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