# Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine vs Quick Drummer

The clearest difference is ads: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine at none against Quick Drummer's shown. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 1K). Quick Drummer's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Quick Drummer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine against 4.7 for Quick Drummer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine's written reviews are positive against 87% of Quick Drummer's.

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, Quick Drummer every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine | Quick Drummer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-beats-plus-rhythm-machine/id461218759/reviews)** | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-drummer/id1225517227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 773 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninebuzz Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/375250922) | [MingChun Chien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181368598) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Quick Drummer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-drummer/id1225517227)

Access a professional drummer on demand for practice or songwriting. Explore over 300 diverse drum patterns across various genres, with customizable BPM and studio-quality sound. Enhance your audio with built-in effects.

**Highlights:** Over 300 drum patterns, Patterns sorted by genre, Bookmark favorite beats, Adjustable BPM, Studio sound quality, Built-in equalizer and effects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD-FREE and all function,beats | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for practicing and jamming
- 🎶 Wide variety of drum beats and genres
- 💻 Simple and easy to use
- 🔊 Sounds great through Bluetooth speaker
- 🆓 Free with occasional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔊 Lacks volume control
- 🔀 No randomness or variation in beats
- 📱 UI/UX could be more user-friendly
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working after recent update
- App crashing when changing tempo on certain beats
- Unable to save beats in favorites

**Requested features**

- Ability to save custom beat lists
- More odd time signatures (5/4, 7/8, etc.)
- Drum fills and transitions
- Integration with music apps like GarageBand
- Landscape mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine free?

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

### Is Quick Drummer free?

Quick Drummer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or Quick Drummer?

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine is rated higher. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Quick Drummer averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or Quick Drummer have ads?

Quick Drummer shows ads; Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or Quick Drummer?

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, and Quick Drummer every 5 months. Most recently, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine was updated on September 25, 2026 and Quick Drummer on September 25, 2026.

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