# Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine vs PrivateMusicStudio2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine at 4.5K against PrivateMusicStudio2's 4. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). PrivateMusicStudio2's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, 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 PrivateMusicStudio2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PrivateMusicStudio2 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, PrivateMusicStudio2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine | PrivateMusicStudio2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-beats-plus-rhythm-machine/id461218759/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privatemusicstudio2/id1508453327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 773 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninebuzz Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/375250922) | [Adam Ballif](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477725940) |

## 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


### PrivateMusicStudio2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privatemusicstudio2/id1508453327)

Organize music lessons, track student progress, and share assignments. Teachers can create templates for technique and exercises, assign grades, and send progress reports. Students can view their information and even submit recordings.

**Highlights:** Student progress tracking, Lesson assignment management, Technique and exercise templates, Progress reports for students, Audio recording and sharing, Data backup and import

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Unlimited Students | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine free?

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

### Is PrivateMusicStudio2 free?

PrivateMusicStudio2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or PrivateMusicStudio2?

PrivateMusicStudio2 is rated higher. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while PrivateMusicStudio2 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or PrivateMusicStudio2 have ads?

Neither Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine nor PrivateMusicStudio2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or PrivateMusicStudio2?

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, and PrivateMusicStudio2 every 2 months. Most recently, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine was updated on October 26, 2026 and PrivateMusicStudio2 on October 16, 2026.

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