Comparison

Drumgenius vs DIVA EVO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Drumgenius

Master your rhythm and timing with an extensive library of drum loops and a smart metronome. Explore over 500 real drum grooves across 21 styles, with tools to control tempo, record yourself, and test your internal clock. Organize, back up, and share your practice sessions easily.

Highlights
  • Extensive rhythm library (500+ loops, 21 styles)
  • Smart metronome with editable meters and clave patterns
  • Loop player with count-in, play cycles, and silence mode
  • Internal loop recording for progress tracking
  • Time Morph for rhythmic elasticity training
  • Easy organization, backup, and sharing of practice sessions
  • Weekly goals and achievement tracking
Features
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Master your sense of time by practicing with a drum genius! Created after years of research by Mauro Battisti (experienced musician and specialist in the field), Drumgenius is the choice of top players and leading music academies. An ever-growing rhythm library to practice on — 500+ loops across 21 styles, reproducing real grooves by the best drummers and following authentic patterns of rhythms from around the world. The loop player is packed with dedicated functions that put you in full control of every practice session. In-depth descriptions and insights offer a deeper understanding of the world of rhythm. Plus, using Metrogenius, the smart built-in metronome — with a fully editable library of 9 meters + 22 clave patterns — you can explore everything from basic patterns to the most complex rhythmic cycles. Easy Organization & Backup: Personalize your library by renaming loops, creating custom groups, and starring favorites. Save different practice setlists into single backup files to switch setups whenever you need, restore in a single tap on new devices, or share with friends, students, and fellow musicians. THE LOOP LIBRARY IS CONSTANTLY GROWING AND CURRENTLY INCLUDES: Afro-Cuban — 65 Boogaloo — 9 Brazilian — 53 Caribbean — 22 Country — 4 Disco — 3 Funky — 24 Gospel — 5 Hip-Hop — 5 Jazz — 53 Jazz – 3/4 — 9 Jazz – Ballad — 7 Jazz – Straight 8ths — 10 Jazz – Two Feel — 10 Jungle/D&B — 3 Neo Soul — 3 New Orleans — 14 Odd Time Signatures — 46 Polymeters — 17 Pop — 12 R&B — 3 Rock — 26 Shuffle — 17 Swing Lab — 24 World — 65 12/8 — 7 LOOP PLAYER TOOLS: • Count-in: Activate it if you don't want to miss the one. • Clave: Activate it to hear the rhythm backbone. Perfect for navigating tricky rhythms with confidence. • Play X Cycles: Structure your practice session by setting the exact number of repetitions for each loop. • Internal Loop Recording: Record yourself over the loop. Track your progress and share the recordings with peers and teachers. • Silence Mode (Internalize the Time): Set intervals of silence while the tempo keeps running — the ultimate test of your internal clock. • Time Morph (Rhythmic Elasticity): Accelerate and decelerate the loop in a continuous cycle, training you to react to the tempo in real time. STAY MOTIVATED: • Weekly Goals: Set practice targets, track your consistency, and share your achievements with a tap. WHAT MUSICIANS SAY: ▶ "Mauro Battisti has made it possible for anyone to play along with the greatest drummers in the world, historical and contemporary, with the ability to alter tempo. Drumgenius is a great resource that can bring any player closer to the flame." — Dave Liebman ▶ "Drumgenius sounds very good; I find it very handy to practice my instrument with real drums pattern that I can have always with me in my phone: thanks Mauro for this App." — Dominique Di Piazza, electric bass player (John McLaughlin, Trilok Gurtu, Biréli Lagrène, Dennis Chambers) ▶ "Love this app: these loops sound fantastic! They are real drum loops — not MIDI or sequences — and they loop flawlessly. A fantastic groove reference for musicians of any kind." — Damian Erskine, electric bass player (Peter Erskine, The Jaco Pastorius Big Band, Gino Vannelli, Tony Furtado), studio musician, author, adjunct professor at Portland State University ▶ "Drumgenius is a world-class teaching aid that addresses a fundamental challenge to successful performance practice for any musician: it is a virtuoso educational work by a true musical virtuoso!" — Harold Danko, jazz pianist (Lee Konitz, Chet Baker, Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Big Band), composer, Professor of Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media at Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY, USA Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DIVA EVO

Features
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Unleash the full power of your DIVA EVO speaker system—right from your iPhone and iPad. With advanced Bluetooth® 5.0 Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, the DIVA EVO app puts professional-grade DSP and mixer control at your fingertips, giving you the freedom to shape your sound anytime, anywhere. Whether you're a DJ, musician, performer, or audio professional, DIVA EVO transforms the way you manage your sound—fast, intuitive, and incredibly powerful. - Control multiple DIVA EVO speakers simultaneously with seamless connectivity - Instantly adjust master volume and fine-tune individual channel levels - Sculpt your perfect mix with a precision parametric EQ - Enhance your performance with delay, HPF, and ducking on MIC/LINE/GUIT channels - Switch effortlessly between 4 optimized EQ modes (LIVE, MUSIC, DJ, MONITOR) - Adapt to any environment with 3 smart location presets (POLE, FLOOR, BRACKET) - Maximize bass performance with NORMAL or CARDIOID subwoofer modes - Create an immersive stereo experience with Bluetooth TWS linking between systems From small gigs to large stages, DIVA EVO gives you the control, flexibility, and performance edge you need to sound your best—every time. Download DIVA EVO for free today and take your sound to the next level.

Screenshots

Drumgenius4 screens
DIVA EVO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIVA EVO at none against Drumgenius's 5. Drumgenius's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Drumgenius sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DIVA EVO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drumgenius ships an update weekly, DIVA EVO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Drumgenius versus DIVA EVO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumgeniusDIVA EVO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (234 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings234 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProjazz LabProel

Bugs and requests

Drumgenius

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Purchased loops disappearing
  • Inability to download/play some loops
  • Crashes when downloading loops

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more world rhythms and genres like Amapiano
  • Add more Tony Williams-style medium-uptempo swing tracks
  • Add ability to export/share loops
  • Add dark mode support
  • Improve organization and browsing of purchased loops

DIVA EVO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Drumgenius

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pass$1.991 Month
One-time4
  • 10 credits pack$0.99
  • 50 credits pack$1.99
  • Infinite Credits pack$7.99
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  • Lifetime Access$12.99
None

DIVA EVO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drumgenius free?
Drumgenius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIVA EVO free?
DIVA EVO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drumgenius or DIVA EVO have ads?
Neither Drumgenius nor DIVA EVO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drumgenius or DIVA EVO?
Drumgenius ships an update weekly, and DIVA EVO fortnightly. Most recently, Drumgenius was updated on November 6, 2026 and DIVA EVO on October 31, 2026.

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