# Talking Tuner vs Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine

The clearest difference is price: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine at Free against Talking Tuner's $0.99. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 15). Talking Tuner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine is free to download; Talking Tuner costs $0.99 up front. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Talking Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine has 4.5K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Talking Tuner's written reviews are positive against 77% of Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine's.

Talking Tuner ships an update every 4 months, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Tuner | Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tuner/id421065079/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-beats-plus-rhythm-machine/id461218759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 773 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HotPaw Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/285074853) | [Ninebuzz Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/375250922) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tuner/id421065079)

This chromatic tuner is sound-activated and speaks to inform you if your instrument is in tune. It's designed for hands-free operation, making it easy to use without looking at the screen. Ideal for musicians who need auditory feedback while tuning.

**Highlights:** Sound-activated tuning, Auditory feedback (speaks note and pitch), Hands-free operation, Chromatic tuning, Adjustable tuning resolution, Works with or without VoiceOver

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-beats-plus-rhythm-machine/id461218759)

This app provides a metronome with realistic drum beats instead of a simple click. It's designed to improve timing, aid in songwriting, and facilitate live jamming and performance. Users can access a large library of pre-made beats across various genres and customize their practice sessions.

**Highlights:** Realistic drum beats, not a click, 100+ pre-made beats in various genres, Adjustable tempo without pitch change, Personalize and favorite beats, Improve timing with Bar Break beats, Connect to other music apps via Inter-app Audio, Jam via Bluetooth or AirPlay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drum Beats+ Pro (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Drum Beats+ Pro (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| DB+ Pro 1 Year (3-days Free) | $29.99 | per year |
| Drum Beats+ Pro Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Jazz 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Metal 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blues 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Country 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blues 2 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fabulous drum accompaniment
- 🚀 Excellent app for practice and jamming
- 👍 Easy and helpful
- 👍 Great practice tool
- 👍 Useful app for guitarist accompaniment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid trash
- 💰 Subscription
- 💰 Only a 3 day free trial
- 💰 Wanted to try. Paywall.
- 💰 I paid for the app

**Reported bugs**

- Mutes after three loops
- Sounds are OK, AirPlay doesn't work
- NOT a metronome app - and a big problem with tempo
- I don't have an Airturn
- Sounds are poor

**Requested features**

- Visual cue could be an improvement
- Tap tempo
- Ability to save customizations
- Finer tempo adjustment
- Ability to create own beats, sounds, and patterns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Tuner free?

Talking Tuner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine free?

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Tuner or Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine?

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine is rated higher. Talking Tuner averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine averages 4.8 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Talking Tuner or Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine have ads?

Neither Talking Tuner nor Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Tuner or Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine?

Talking Tuner ships an update every 4 months, and Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine monthly. Most recently, Talking Tuner was updated on October 23, 2026 and Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine on October 23, 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.*