# Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine vs Drums

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine at 4.5K against Drums's 4. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Drums's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and 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 Drums sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drums 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: 77% of Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drums's.

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, Drums every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine | Drums |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/drums-practice-grooves/id6760619314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 773 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninebuzz Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/375250922) | [PETER ANTHONY SCHUSTER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885359429) |

## 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


### Drums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-practice-grooves/id6760619314)

Create personalized drum practice routines with a library of grooves. Follow along using grid or notation views, adjust tempo, and use the metronome to stay in rhythm.

**Highlights:** Practice routine creation, Library of drum grooves, Grid and notation views, Adjustable tempo, Built-in metronome

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | 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 Drums free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine nor Drums shows ads.

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

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, and Drums every 10 days. Most recently, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drums on October 8, 2026.

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