# Pocket Drums Classic vs Drum Set

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Drums Classic at 60% against Drum Set's 0%. Pocket Drums Classic also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 1). Drum Set's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Drums Classic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Drum Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drum Set holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Drums Classic has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Pocket Drums Classic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Drum Set's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pocket Drums Classic ships an update every 2 months, Drum Set daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Drums Classic | Drum Set |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-drums-classic/id468252067/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-set-real-drum-simulator/id1568284841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) | [Kofi Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495016623) |

## 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


### Drum Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-set-real-drum-simulator/id1568284841)

Experience drumming on your phone with this user-friendly electronic drum simulator. Turn your device into a finger drum kit, perfect for learning and practicing anywhere without needing a physical instrument.

**Highlights:** Real drum simulator experience, Finger drumming on phone, Clean drum interface, Multitouch support, High quality drum sounds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Drums Classic free?

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

### Is Drum Set free?

Drum Set is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Drums Classic or Drum Set?

Drum Set is rated higher. Pocket Drums Classic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Drum Set averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pocket Drums Classic or Drum Set have ads?

Both Pocket Drums Classic and Drum Set show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Drums Classic or Drum Set?

Pocket Drums Classic ships an update every 2 months, and Drum Set daily. Most recently, Pocket Drums Classic was updated on October 27, 2026 and Drum Set on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*