# Pocket Drums Classic vs Virtual Drums PRO

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Drums Classic at 3.7 against Virtual Drums PRO's 2.0. Pocket Drums Classic also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 4). Virtual Drums PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Drums Classic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Virtual Drums PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Drums Classic holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Drums Classic has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Drums Classic | Virtual Drums PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-drums-classic/id468252067/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-drums-pro/id1004278033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) | [Quantis,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Drums Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-drums-classic/id468252067)

This app allows users to play drums on their mobile devices with a wide variety of high-quality drum kits and realistic sound effects. It includes features for recording, sharing, and exporting performances, along with a metronome and loops for practice and jamming.

**Highlights:** 33 high-quality stereo drum kits, Recording and sharing capabilities, 14 unique drum loops, Variable pitch and roll controls, Metronome with multiple sounds, Lefty mode, Play along with iPod music

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Drums Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kit Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exporting | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kit Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great sound quality
- 🥁 Realistic feel and rebound
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎵 Good for practicing and playing along to music
- 💡 Variety of drum kits and sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive ads
- 💥 Frequent pop-up ads
- 🚫 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 📉 Horrible sound quality (specific drums)
- 😵 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Ads pop up every time a drum is clicked
- Ads pop up when editing kits or going into settings
- Ads pop up in the middle of a song
- Bluetooth has a delay
- Ads pop up when opening the app

**Requested features**

- Change drum color
- Fix glitches when editing kits or going into settings
- Add option to change tempo
- Add more customization options
- Add a menu to choose different drum sets/skins


### Virtual Drums PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-drums-pro/id1004278033)

Experience an immersive drumming simulation with ultra-fast touch response. Choose from four distinct drum kits and create your own beats or play along to music. Features include a metronome and customizable backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Ultra-fast touch response, Four drum set types, High-quality recorded sounds, Multi-touch drumming, Adjustable metronome, Customizable background color

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Drums Classic free?

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

### Is Virtual Drums PRO free?

Virtual Drums PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Drums Classic or Virtual Drums PRO?

Pocket Drums Classic is rated higher. Pocket Drums Classic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Virtual Drums PRO averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pocket Drums Classic or Virtual Drums PRO have ads?

Pocket Drums Classic shows ads; Virtual Drums PRO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Drums Classic or Virtual Drums PRO?

Pocket Drums Classic ships an update every 2 months, and Virtual Drums PRO every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Drums Classic was updated on October 29, 2026 and Virtual Drums PRO on October 2, 2026.

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