Comparison

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine vs Drummer's Metronome

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 realistic drum beats and loops to enhance musical timing and practice. It serves as a versatile tool for songwriting, jamming with others, and even live performance, offering a more engaging alternative to traditional metronomes.

Highlights
  • 100+ pre-made drum beats
  • Adjustable tempo without pitch change
  • Personalize and rename beats
  • Improve timing with Bar Break beats
  • Connect to other music apps
  • 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

Drummer's Metronome

Practice timing with realistic drum sounds and customizable beat patterns. Organize songs with tempos and patterns for live performances. Sync setlists across devices for seamless practice and gigs.

Highlights
  • Real drum sounds
  • Customizable beat patterns
  • Setlist management
  • Cloud sync (Pro)
  • Sample-accurate timing
  • Background audio
Features
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Built for drummers, not just musicians. Drummer's Metronome goes beyond basic click tracks with real drum sounds, customizable beat patterns, and setlist management for live performances. REAL DRUM SOUNDS Practice with kick, snare, hi-hat, and toms - not just boring clicks. Hear a groove while you work on your timing. CUSTOM BEAT PATTERNS Set different sounds and volumes for each beat. Create backbeats, hi-hat patterns, or design your own grooves. SETLIST MANAGEMENT Organize your songs with their tempos and patterns. Perfect for gigs - just tap and play. CLOUD SYNC (Pro) Your setlists sync across all your devices. Practice at home, perform on stage - everything's ready. ROCK-SOLID TIMING Professional-grade audio engine with sample-accurate timing. Keeps playing through calls and notifications. FEATURES: • Tempo range: 30-250 BPM • Time signatures: 1-9 beats per measure • 8 drum sounds: kick, snare, hi-hat (open/closed), toms, click, accent • Pattern presets: Standard, Backbeat, Hi-Hat, Custom • Haptic feedback option • Background audio • Dark mode optimized The app is completely free with all features included. If you enjoy it, you can support development through optional donations - one-time tips or monthly/yearly support. Perfect for: - Drum practice - Band rehearsals - Live performances - Recording sessions - Teaching Download now and start playing better time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drummersmetronome.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine4 screens
Drummer's Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine at none against Drummer's Metronome's shown. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 4). Drummer's Metronome's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Drummer's Metronome sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drummer's Metronome 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. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drummer's Metronome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, Drummer's Metronome every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine versus Drummer's Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum Beats+ Rhythm MachineDrummer's Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.5K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.5K — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size779 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinebuzz Software LLCStefan Hurzlmeier

Customer experience

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine

All ratings4,523 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews582 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative19.4%

Drummer's Metronome

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Drummer's Metronome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 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-time4
  • Heavy Metal 1$4.99
  • Blues 1$4.99
  • Country 1$4.99
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  • Blues 2$4.99
8 purchases

Drummer's Metronome

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Supporter$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Supporter$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Gold Supporter$3.991 Month
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  • Yearly Supporter$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Huge - Tip$99.99

Questions

Is Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine free?
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drummer's Metronome free?
Drummer's Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or Drummer's Metronome?
Drummer's Metronome is rated higher. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Drummer's Metronome averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or Drummer's Metronome have ads?
Drummer's Metronome shows ads; Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine does not.
Which is updated more often, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or Drummer's Metronome?
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, and Drummer's Metronome every 4 days. Most recently, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine was updated on November 13, 2026 and Drummer's Metronome on November 5, 2026.

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