# PercussionTutor vs AudioStretch

The clearest difference is rating: PercussionTutor at 4.9 against AudioStretch's 4.4. PercussionTutor also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). AudioStretch's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $14.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

PercussionTutor costs $14.99 and AudioStretch $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PercussionTutor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 268 and 230 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of PercussionTutor's written reviews are positive against 89% of AudioStretch's.

PercussionTutor ships an update every 5 months, AudioStretch every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PercussionTutor | AudioStretch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussiontutor/id518086179/reviews)** | [4.4 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiostretch/id571863178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 230 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 88.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | #103 |
| Size | 440 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FunkyDrumTutor](https://appshunter.io/developer/518086182) | [Cognosonic Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/571863181) |

## What reviewers say

### PercussionTutor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussiontutor/id518086179)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Explore a vast library of world percussion rhythms and instruments. Learn through standard notation, videos, and practice tools like time-stretching and a metronome. Ideal for musicians, dancers, and rhythm enthusiasts seeking authentic global drumming traditions.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of world rhythms, Individual drum track control, Audio time-stretching, Integrated metronome, Standard notation and descriptions, Instructional videos, Authentic instrument sounds

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Authentic recordings by real musicians, not MIDI sequences
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎓 Excellent educational resource with detailed sheet music and videos
- 🔊 High-quality sound and professional production
- 🎯 Ability to mute individual instruments for focused practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timing misalignment with metronome in some rhythms
- 🔊 Audio distortion when tempo is increased moderately
- 🎵 Pitch changes when adjusting tempo (no time-stretching)
- 📱 Crashes when using external USB audio interfaces
- 🔇 No individual volume control for instruments

**Reported bugs**

- Metronome timing is 2 clicks ahead of actual rhythm
- Audio distortion when moderately increasing tempo
- Crashes with external USB audio interfaces (RME Babyface, RME Babyface Pro, Motu 828es)
- No audio output with some USB interfaces despite no crash
- App crashes when opening other apps

**Requested features**

- More Colombian rhythms (Cumbia, Bullerengue, Vallenato, Porro, Currulao, Mapale)
- Brazilian genres expansion (Choro, Forró, and variations)
- Individual volume controls for each instrument
- Visual playhead/bar indicator moving through sheet music in real-time
- Count-in before rhythm starts


### AudioStretch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiostretch/id571863178)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This tool allows musicians to slow down, loop, and transpose music from audio or video files. It's designed to help users learn songs by ear, experiment with sounds, or simply explore their music library in new ways.

**Highlights:** Import audio or video files, Capture video with phone camera, Change speed without changing pitch, Transpose any music, Loop difficult sections, LiveScrub waveform listening, Keyboard/spectrum transcription aid

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PercussionTutor free?

PercussionTutor costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AudioStretch free?

AudioStretch costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PercussionTutor or AudioStretch?

PercussionTutor is rated higher. PercussionTutor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while AudioStretch averages 4.4 from 230 ratings.

### Do PercussionTutor or AudioStretch have ads?

Neither PercussionTutor nor AudioStretch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PercussionTutor or AudioStretch?

PercussionTutor ships an update every 5 months, and AudioStretch every 3 months. Most recently, PercussionTutor was updated on November 10, 2026 and AudioStretch on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PercussionTutor or AudioStretch?

PercussionTutor currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and AudioStretch at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*