Comparison

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine vs MCMF

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

MCMF

Features
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The official app of the Melles Classical Music Foundation. Discover symphonic music by composer Gerrit Melles, listen to concert recordings, and stay up to date with all upcoming events at De Doelen, Rotterdam, and beyond. LISTEN TO CONCERT RECORDINGS Enjoy a growing library of recordings from MCMF concerts. From symphonic works by Gerrit Melles to classical masterpieces by Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms – performed by internationally renowned orchestras such as the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie and the Sinfonieorchester Aachen. Listen movement by movement, mark your favorites, and leave a rating. CONCERT CALENDAR & PROGRAM Browse all upcoming and past concerts with full program details: date, venue, soloists, conductor, and orchestra. Read program notes for each work and discover which young soloists are performing at each event. TICKETS & APPLE WALLET Register for concerts and save your digital ticket to Apple Wallet. Your QR code is always with you for fast, paperless check-in. Receive notifications about ticket availability and concert news. PERSONAL LIBRARY Mark recordings and works as favorites and give star ratings (1–5). Build your own personal classical music collection within the app. ABOUT THE MELLES CLASSICAL MUSIC FOUNDATION MCMF was founded in 2010 by concertmaster Martin Haunhorst and composer Gerrit Melles, with the goal of performing Melles's symphonic music and giving young soloists (under 21) the opportunity to perform with a professional orchestra. The foundation organizes two to three concerts per year at De Doelen, Rotterdam, with international orchestras and soloists. MULTILINGUAL The app is available in Dutch and English. PRIVACY & SECURITY All streaming content is encrypted via AES-128 HLS. Your account and personal data are managed in compliance with GDPR. You can fully delete your account and data at any time from the app settings.

Screenshots

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine4 screens
MCMF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCMF at none against Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine's 13. MCMF also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. MCMF asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, MCMF daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine versus MCMF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum Beats+ Rhythm MachineMCMF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size773 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinebuzz Software LLCNiels Johan Adriaan Weggeman

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

MCMF

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
None

MCMF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine free?
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MCMF free?
MCMF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or MCMF have ads?
MCMF shows ads; Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine does not.
Which is updated more often, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine or MCMF?
Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, and MCMF daily. Most recently, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine was updated on November 1, 2026 and MCMF on October 24, 2026.

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