Comparison

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine vs Drums Machine & Drum Set

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine

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
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You found it! Drum Beats+ is the metronome app that improves your timing using great sounding drum beats, not a boring click. But that’s not all. It can also help you write songs, jam with friends, or even perform live. It's a learning, jamming and performing tool that keeps getting better, just like you. "No more annoying metronome ticks or digital click tempos!" ~ AnthonyVilla "Awesome sounding and authentically grooving drum loops…but also a great practice tool for timing." ~ Ets5017 "Sorry drummers...but I use this on live gigs." ~ RBJ555 "A proper replacement for your deadbeat drummer." ~ Rolling Stone Magazine - - - FEATURES Cheaper than a metronome, simpler than a drum machine. • SUPER SIMPLE DESIGN - spend more time playing, less time learning the app • NO WORK REQUIRED - Standard Library comes with 100+ PRE-MADE great sounding beats in a variety of genres (Add 250+ with the Pro Library) • VERSATILE 45 to 200 Tempo Range -- play all the songs you want • ADJUSTABLE - Play any beat at any speed WITHOUT CHANGING THE PITCH • FAVORITE beats have their own tab. Play and practice faster. • LOCK THE TEMPO to save time during practice (tap the padlock button on tempo screen) • PERSONALIZE - Tap edit to RENAME the beats (e.g. "My Hit Song") - - - As you advance as a player, you’ll grow into the app’s advanced features. • Improve your timing with Bar Break beats that rest for entire bars or more • Refine your ear with beats that alternate between swing and straight feels, loud and soft volumes and beats per bar • Connect to GarageBand and other music apps using Inter-app Audio • Jam loud by using BlueTooth or AirPlay to play beats through your stereo or Apple TV • Hit the randomizer button to challenge yourself with beats you might not choose - - - So many drummers, so little time. Drum Beats+ includes four style packs and four training packs—100+ beats in all—with tons more in our Pro Library. • Break Beats. 16 bumping beats of classic funk and soul breaks • Hit Songs I. 16 beats based on popular songs every musician should know • Pop Rock I. 24 beats spanning funk, straight ahead rock, shuffles and more • R&B Essentials I: 16 excellent modern and vintage-sound electronic beats • Rhythm, Timing, & Dynamics Packs. 41 practice beats that alternate grooves, volumes, beats per bar and rests • Every beat features different sounds—booming rock bass drums, snappy soul snares and more. All digitally mastered to make practicing a pleasure - - - Enjoy this powerful, yet easy-to-use tool to get the best music experience! No need to replace the app with a complicated drum machine, or even a drummer. Just add more beats with our Pro Library. Preview everything inside the app. Drum Beats+ Pro Drum Beats+ Pro Subscription allows you unlock all sounds and features. Choose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are: - 1 year subscription with 7-day free trial - 1 year subscription - Lifetime subscription Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to iTunes Account Settings. For more information please visit the link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when a user decides to subscribe. Privacy Policy: https://ninebuzz.com/privacypolicy_en/ Terms of Service: https://ninebuzz.com/terms_en/

About

Drums Machine & Drum Set

Features
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Tired of losing your rhythm? Drums Metronome Beat Machine is here to help! Improve your timing and develop your drumming skills with the powerful metronome and intuitive drum machine. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned drummer, this app is the perfect tool for practice and creativity. Subscription Rules: 1. Apple will charge your iTunes account for the subscription on the last day of the trial. 2. After you subscribe, you can manage your subscriptions in the Apple ID of the device you are using. 3. Your subscription will automatically renew unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the deadline of your current membership. 4. If you cancel your subscription during the trial period, you will not be charged any fees, but you may not be able to use the service right away. 5. By subscribing, you are deemed to have read and agreed to the User Agreement and Automatic Renewal Agreement. Contact us: support@greycattech.top Terms of Service: https://metronomebpm.online/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://metronomebpm.online/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine4 screens
Drums Machine & Drum Set4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine at monthly against Drums Machine & Drum Set's every 4 months. Drums Machine & Drum Set's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Drums Machine & Drum Set sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, Drums Machine & Drum Set every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine versus Drums Machine & Drum Set: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum Beats+ Rhythm MachineDrums Machine & Drum Set
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size773 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinebuzz Software LLCGreycat Network Tech Co., Ltd

Bugs and requests

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Depletes battery in the background

Requested features

11 requests
  • Visual cue could be an improvement
  • Tap tempo
  • Ability to save customizations
  • Finer tempo adjustment
  • Ability to create own beats, sounds, and patterns
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  • More ballroom rhythms like Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha
  • Ability to rename favorite beats
  • Ability to record and export beats
  • Bluetooth pedal support for start, end, fill, next, previous
  • Indicators for bar start and rate
  • More reggae, waltz, and odd meter patterns

Drums Machine & Drum Set

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine

Subscriptions6
  • Drum Beats+ Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Drum Beats+ Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
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  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
  • DB+ Pro 1 Year (3-days Free)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Drum Beats+ Pro Unlimited3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • Jazz 1$4.99
  • Heavy Metal 1$4.99
  • Blues 1$4.99
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  • Country 1$4.99
  • Blues 2$4.99
3 purchases

Drums Machine & Drum Set

Subscriptions2
  • Month Lite$2.991 Month
  • Year Pro3 Days trial$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Member$25.99

Questions

Is Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine free?
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drums Machine & Drum Set free?
Drums Machine & Drum Set is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or Drums Machine & Drum Set have ads?
Neither Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine nor Drums Machine & Drum Set shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or Drums Machine & Drum Set?
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, and Drums Machine & Drum Set every 4 months. Most recently, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine was updated on September 25, 2026 and Drums Machine & Drum Set on August 7, 2026.

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