# WeDrum vs Drum Notation by Beat Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drum Notation by Beat Note at 83% against WeDrum's 40%. Drum Notation by Beat Note also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). WeDrum's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 88) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeDrum sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Drum Notation by Beat Note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drum Notation by Beat Note holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeDrum has 20K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of WeDrum's written reviews are positive against 83% of Drum Notation by Beat Note's.

WeDrum ships an update every 3 weeks, Drum Notation by Beat Note every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeDrum | Drum Notation by Beat Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedrum-drum-games-real-drums/id474286241/reviews) | **[4.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notation-by-beat-note/id1539132475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 389 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gismart Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550086700) | [Kick Snare Hat Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/945994325) |

## What reviewers say

### WeDrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedrum-drum-games-real-drums/id474286241)

Learn to play drums with a realistic simulator. Play along to your favorite songs, join a virtual band, and practice rhythms. Features AR mode for immersive play and a variety of drum kits and genres.

**Highlights:** Play along to songs, Virtual band experience, Augmented Reality (AR) mode, Multiple drum kits, Practice drum rudiments, Hi-Fi drum sounds, Metronome

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRAND NEW drum game | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Wedrum - premium subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Music One | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $14.99 | per month |
| WeDrum premium subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Real Drums Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| BRAND NEW striking drum game | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn and understand
- 💡 Potential for learning drums

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🐛 Inaccurate timing and responsiveness
- 📺 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Subscription charges even after unsubscribing

**Requested features**

- More song variety and difficulty levels
- Integration with real drum sets
- Ability to create and share custom songs


### Drum Notation by Beat Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notation-by-beat-note/id1539132475)

Create, practice, and share drum music notation with ease. This app transforms sequenced beats into professional sheet music, offering tools for composition, transcription, and interactive teaching. Enhance your drumming journey with customizable practice sessions and high-quality export options.

**Highlights:** Sequencer to notation conversion, Compose and transcribe drum beats, Customizable practice sessions, Interactive teaching tools, High-quality PDF and image export, Multiple notation voicing options

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Educator Tier Monthly (No Trial) | $6.69 | per month |
| Creator Tier Monthly (No Trial) | $13.49 | per month |
| Educator Tier Annual (No Trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Educator Tier Annual + Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Creator Tier Annual + Free Trial | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient notation
- 🎶 Great sound playback
- 💡 Excellent for teaching and learning
- ✍️ Simple to write exercises and ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 💸 High annual cost
- 🆓 Limited free version
- 🚫 No one-time purchase option
- 🤔 Subscription model makes little sense to some

**Reported bugs**

- Preview rarely matches notes on staff
- Sometimes doesn't play any notes
- Sounds not always appropriate for instrument voicing
- Editing measures is inconvenient
- Free trial charged immediately

**Requested features**

- 7/8 time signature support
- Syncing between devices
- Web version
- Native Mac/Windows apps
- Add text or notes to notations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeDrum free?

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

### Is Drum Notation by Beat Note free?

Drum Notation by Beat Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WeDrum or Drum Notation by Beat Note?

Drum Notation by Beat Note is rated higher. WeDrum averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Drum Notation by Beat Note averages 4.6 from 88 ratings.

### Do WeDrum or Drum Notation by Beat Note have ads?

WeDrum shows ads; Drum Notation by Beat Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeDrum or Drum Notation by Beat Note?

WeDrum ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drum Notation by Beat Note every 9 days. Most recently, WeDrum was updated on November 4, 2026 and Drum Notation by Beat Note on November 3, 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.*