# Pocket Drums vs Guns Simulator Sounds Effect

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Drums at every 2 months against Guns Simulator Sounds Effect's every 34 months. Pocket Drums also leads on ratings volume (290 vs 11). Guns Simulator Sounds Effect's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (67% vs 49%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Drums sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Guns Simulator Sounds Effect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guns Simulator Sounds Effect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Drums has 290 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Pocket Drums's written reviews are positive against 67% of Guns Simulator Sounds Effect's.

Pocket Drums ships an update every 2 months, Guns Simulator Sounds Effect every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Drums | Guns Simulator Sounds Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-drums/id522215628/reviews) | **[4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guns-simulator-sounds-effect/id1250694663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **290** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) | [Akhanan Pongsawat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213777153) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Drums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-drums/id522215628)

Experience realistic drumming with a virtual drum kit that fits in your pocket. This app offers responsive touch controls, high-fidelity drum sets, and various beats to help you play along. Learn rudiments with included videos and customize your sound with adjustable pitch, volume, and effects.

**Highlights:** Realistic touch-sensitive drum response, 15 high-fidelity recorded drum kits, 16 PlayAlong Beats and 20 music/drum beats, Basic drum rudiment videos, Adjustable pitch, sensitivity, volume, reverb, and delay, Multi-track recording and sharing capabilities

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exporting | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wraps | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snares | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full - Unlock everything | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Realistic drum sounds and quality audio
- 👍 Great for drum practice and learning
- 🎯 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎸 Multiple drum kits and sound options
- 💰 Free app with useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🔊 Occasional loud glitching sounds
- ⏱️ Timing issues and lag during fast playing
- 🎵 Poor drum sound quality in some kits

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when playing drums rapidly
- Glitching audio that stutters and repeats loudly
- App freezes when recording multiple times
- Screen stretches and becomes unresponsive
- App fails to open after updates

**Requested features**

- Double bass pedal for metal songs
- Reggae drum tones
- Splash and china cymbals
- Mix and match custom drum sets
- Built-in drumming lessons


### Guns Simulator Sounds Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guns-simulator-sounds-effect/id1250694663)

Experience realistic gun sounds with a wide arsenal of weapons. This simulator offers high-quality audio and vibrations for an immersive experience. Play with friends and make your phone more exciting with various sound effects.

**Highlights:** HD gun graphics, High quality sound, Vibrations adjusted to each gun, Wide arsenal of weapons, Easy to play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Weapon | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Drums free?

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

### Is Guns Simulator Sounds Effect free?

Guns Simulator Sounds Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Drums or Guns Simulator Sounds Effect?

Guns Simulator Sounds Effect is rated higher. Pocket Drums averages 4.0 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Guns Simulator Sounds Effect averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Pocket Drums or Guns Simulator Sounds Effect have ads?

Both Pocket Drums and Guns Simulator Sounds Effect show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Drums or Guns Simulator Sounds Effect?

Pocket Drums ships an update every 2 months, and Guns Simulator Sounds Effect every 34 months. Most recently, Pocket Drums was updated on October 29, 2026 and Guns Simulator Sounds Effect on October 26, 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.*