# Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine vs DRM

The clearest difference is price: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine at Free against DRM's $1.99. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 6). DRM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

DRM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine has 4.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine's written reviews are positive against 57% of DRM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, DRM every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine | DRM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-beats-plus-rhythm-machine/id461218759/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-32/id1488347182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 773 MB | 24 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) | [David Rochaix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441966350) |

## 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


### DRM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-32/id1488347182)

This app emulates a vintage 1979 drum machine, offering a pure interface for creating beats on your device. It includes high-quality samples, preset patterns, and advanced audio features for music production.

**Highlights:** 8 original high-quality double-samples, 32 preset patterns, Selective instrument deletion modes, Full machine state auto-save, Background audio playback, Audiobus V3 and InterApp audio support, Built-in audio and global effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine free?

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

### Is DRM free?

DRM costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

DRM is rated higher. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while DRM averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or DRM have ads?

Neither Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine nor DRM shows ads.

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

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, and DRM every 7 months. Most recently, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine was updated on September 25, 2026 and DRM on September 10, 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.*