# Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine vs Rock Drum Machine Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine at 4.8 against Rock Drum Machine Lite's 4.3. Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 131). Rock Drum Machine Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Rock Drum Machine Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine has 4.5K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine's written reviews are positive against 85% of Rock Drum Machine Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, Rock Drum Machine Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine | Rock Drum Machine Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-beats-plus-rhythm-machine/id461218759/reviews)** | [4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-drum-machine-lite/id725314924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 773 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| 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 Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-drum-machine-lite/id725314924)

Transform your device into a powerful rock drumming tool. Access high-quality drum sounds and a variety of rhythms for instant power drumming. Easily create and customize your own beats.

**Highlights:** High-quality rock drum sounds, Extensive rhythm library, Easy rhythm editing, Pattern mode for component beats, Groove Edit Mode for subdivisions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 🎶 Realistic drum sounds
- 🎮 Fun to jam with
- 💻 Useful for practice and writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version
- 🔍 Confusing interface for some
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive full version

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with certain audio apps
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More free bars/time in lite version
- Ability to save/load custom beats
- Integration with other music apps
- More drum kit/sound options


## 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 Lite free?

Rock Drum Machine Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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 Lite averages 4.3 from 131 ratings.

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

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

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

Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine ships an update monthly, and Rock Drum Machine Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine was updated on October 16, 2026 and Rock Drum Machine Lite on October 10, 2026.

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