# Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine vs Rock Drum Machine

The clearest difference is price: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine at Free against Rock Drum Machine's $17.99. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 523). Rock Drum Machine's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 77%). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine is free to download; Rock Drum Machine costs $17.99 up front. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Rock Drum Machine sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine against 4.7 for Rock Drum Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine has 4.5K ratings behind it against 523, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine's written reviews are positive against 92% of Rock Drum Machine's.

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, Rock Drum Machine every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine | Rock Drum Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $17.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-beats-plus-rhythm-machine/id461218759/reviews)** | [4.7 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-drum-machine/id725234217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 523 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **92.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 773 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninebuzz Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/375250922) | [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) |

## 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


### Rock Drum Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-drum-machine/id725234217)

Transform your device into a powerful rock drumming tool with realistic sounds and a vast library of rhythms. Easily create custom beats, jam with AI-generated grooves, and integrate with other music apps. Export your creations as audio or MIDI files.

**Highlights:** AI-powered rock drumming, Adjustable jam level and intensity, Live Pads with assignable controls, MIDI out and Ableton Link synchronization, Song Mode for creating drum tracks, Custom rhythm editing, Four built-in effects

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mike | $4.99 | one-time |
| John | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great sound quality
- 🚀 Easy to use and program
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎛️ Intuitive interface
- 🎶 Realistic drum sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔌 MIDI integration issues
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for some
- 💰 Expensive compared to other options
- 🔇 Limited drum kit selection

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting audio
- MIDI out not working as expected
- Saving new patterns can be inconsistent
- Occasional UI glitches or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more drum kits and styles
- Improve MIDI support and control
- Implement AUv3 support
- Add more customization options
- Provide better documentation and tutorials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine free?

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

### Is Rock Drum Machine free?

Rock Drum Machine costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine is rated higher. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Rock Drum Machine averages 4.7 from 523 ratings.

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

Neither Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine nor Rock Drum Machine shows ads.

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

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, and Rock Drum Machine every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine was updated on September 25, 2026 and Rock Drum Machine on September 25, 2026.

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