# Pocket Drums Classic vs Electronic Drums

Pocket Drums Classic and Electronic Drums both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Pocket Drums Classic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Electronic Drums's. Pocket Drums Classic also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 3). Electronic Drums's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Pocket Drums Classic against 3.7 for Electronic Drums. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Drums Classic has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Pocket Drums Classic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Electronic Drums's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Drums Classic | Electronic Drums |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-drums-classic/id468252067/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-drums/id1130333652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **60.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) | [NETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) |

## 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


### Electronic Drums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-drums/id1130333652)

This app offers a realistic percussion experience with 51 studio-quality sounds and multitouch capabilities. It features multiple play modes, including free play, demo songs, and an auto drummer, along with recording and composition tools.

**Highlights:** 51 realistic studio sounds, Multitouch support, Recording and saving mode, Free play, demo song, and auto drummer modes, Choice of three instrument sound sets, Metronome, Background soundtracks

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

**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 Electronic Drums free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Drums Classic or Electronic Drums?

Pocket Drums Classic is rated higher. Pocket Drums Classic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Electronic Drums averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pocket Drums Classic or Electronic Drums have ads?

Pocket Drums Classic shows ads; Electronic Drums does not.

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