Comparison

Drum School vs ClickRig Mobile

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

ClickRig Mobile

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ClickRig™ is a metronome with a customizable rhythm mixer, presets, and setlists for iPhone and iPad. AT PRACTICE, ON STAGE, & IN STUDIO. Craft the click for the part you're working on, then save the settings for your next session or song. BUILD YOUR RHYTHM Adjust tempo with a slider, one-BPM or ten-BPM steps, or Tap Tempo. Set up to 16 beats per bar. Follow visual beat indicators with a distinct first-beat accent. Add eighth-note or sixteenth-note swing, or use the halftime option. MIX THE LAYERS Control six rhythm channels: Beat, Quarter, Eighth, Sixteenth, Triplet, and Other. Each channel has its own volume, mute, and stereo panning. Choose from multiple sounds. Double-tap a pan control to return it to center. CRAFT YOUR CLICKS. SAVE YOUR SETLISTS. Store metronome settings as presets. Build setlists of named songs, each with a complete copy of its metronome settings. Create, rename, duplicate, and delete setlists; arrange, rename, update, or remove songs. MOVE THROUGH YOUR SET Select a song while stopped to load its settings and wait for START. Select another song during playback to queue the change for the end of the current bar. Layouts adapt to iPhone and iPad, with portrait and landscape orientations and light and dark modes. Background playback lets the click continue when the app is in the background. An included manual explains the controls. Presets and setlists are stored locally. ClickRig has no developer-operated server, analytics, or advertising. A shared purchase does not mean shared presets or setlists: ClickRig does not provide automatic cross-device sharing or cloud sync. PURCHASE REQUIRED The download is free, but a purchase is required to use ClickRig. There are no free features and no trial. Choose monthly access, yearly access, or Permanent Access through a one-time purchase. iPhone and iPad share the mobile purchase. Mac requires a separate purchase. Regional pricing may vary. Permanent Access does not promise access to all future products, paid upgrades, or perpetual support. Privacy: https://clickrig.app/privacy/index.html Support: https://clickrig.app/support/index.html ACCESS OPTIONS Monthly and yearly subscriptions include app access, bug fixes, and updates during the paid subscription period. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Permanent Access includes all regular updates to the purchased app. A major revision beyond the current app's capabilities may be offered as a separate paid upgrade. Permanent Access does not cancel an existing subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Drum School4 screens
ClickRig Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ClickRig Mobile at Free against Drum School's $24.99. ClickRig Mobile also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

ClickRig Mobile is free to download; Drum School costs $24.99 up front. Drum School sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ClickRig Mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drum School ships an update every 3 months, ClickRig Mobile daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Drum School versus ClickRig Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum SchoolClickRig Mobile
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (255 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings255 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size291 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFerenc NemethBrian Stephens

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

ClickRig Mobile

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
3 purchases

ClickRig Mobile

Subscriptions2
  • ClickRig Monthly Access$1.991 Month
  • ClickRig Yearly Access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • ClickRig Permanent Access$54.99

Questions

Is Drum School free?
Drum School costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ClickRig Mobile free?
ClickRig Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drum School or ClickRig Mobile have ads?
Neither Drum School nor ClickRig Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drum School or ClickRig Mobile?
Drum School ships an update every 3 months, and ClickRig Mobile daily. Most recently, Drum School was updated on November 1, 2026 and ClickRig Mobile on October 29, 2026.

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