# PercussionTutor vs THE FEEL BOOK

The clearest difference is price: THE FEEL BOOK at Free against PercussionTutor's $14.99. THE FEEL BOOK also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). PercussionTutor's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

THE FEEL BOOK is free to download; PercussionTutor costs $14.99 up front. THE FEEL BOOK sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. PercussionTutor asks for nothing beyond the download.

PercussionTutor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 267 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of PercussionTutor's written reviews are positive against 71% of THE FEEL BOOK's.

PercussionTutor ships an update every 5 months, THE FEEL BOOK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PercussionTutor | THE FEEL BOOK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussiontutor/id518086179/reviews)** | [4.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-feel-book/id6746460341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **267** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | #180 |
| Size | 440 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FunkyDrumTutor](https://appshunter.io/developer/518086182) | [2XJ VENTURES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815547217) |

## What reviewers say

### PercussionTutor

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

**Currently charting:** #64 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


### THE FEEL BOOK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-feel-book/id6746460341)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Practice jazz improvisation with recordings of world-class musicians. Hone your skills with a sophisticated rhythm section and access a growing library of transposable lead sheets. Experiment with advanced features like looping, transposition, and a 3-channel mixer to elevate your musical performance.

**Highlights:** Improvise with a professional rhythm section, Isolate and study bass lines, Sophisticated piano harmony, Transposable lead sheets, Advanced looping capabilities, Variable tempo control, 3-channel instrument mixer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $16.49 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $47.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PercussionTutor free?

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

### Is THE FEEL BOOK free?

THE FEEL BOOK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PercussionTutor or THE FEEL BOOK?

PercussionTutor is rated higher. PercussionTutor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while THE FEEL BOOK averages 4.4 from 55 ratings.

### Do PercussionTutor or THE FEEL BOOK have ads?

Neither PercussionTutor nor THE FEEL BOOK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PercussionTutor or THE FEEL BOOK?

PercussionTutor ships an update every 5 months, and THE FEEL BOOK every 2 weeks. Most recently, PercussionTutor was updated on November 1, 2026 and THE FEEL BOOK on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PercussionTutor or THE FEEL BOOK?

PercussionTutor currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and THE FEEL BOOK at #180. 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.*