# Real Drum vs Learn Drums

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Drums at none against Real Drum's shown. Real Drum's advantage is ratings volume (49K vs 120) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Drum sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Learn Drums sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Real Drum against 4.4 for Learn Drums. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Drum has 49K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 55% and 55% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Drum | Learn Drums |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-drum-electronic-drum-set/id550920929/reviews)** | [4.4 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-drums-beginner-beats/id1551606989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KOLB SISTEMAS - EIRELI](https://appshunter.io/developer/550920932) | [Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918478397) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Drum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-drum-electronic-drum-set/id550920929)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Learn to play drums on your smartphone or tablet with a realistic virtual drum set. Offers lessons, loops, and customizable kits for all skill levels. Practice quietly anywhere and share your performances.

**Highlights:** Over 100 drum lessons, Realistic 3D drum kits, Customizable drum set with custom images/sounds, Studio-quality audio, Export recordings to MP3, Share performances on social media, MIDI support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Version - 3 Days Free | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version 12 months | $12.99 | per year |
| Version Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Version 6/months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥁 Great drum sounds
- 👍 Realistic drumming experience
- 💡 Ability to create custom drum kits
- 👍 Wide variety of drum kits
- 🥁 Useful for practicing and learning drums

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delay issues when playing
- 🔋 Battery drain when app is running
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Drum sounds cutting out
- Inability to change/save custom kits
- App freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Disappearance of purchased content

**Requested features**

- Add more drum kits from popular bands
- Implement a beat sequencer
- Allow adding own sound samples
- Improve ergonomics of drum layout
- Add dynamic playing capabilities


### Learn Drums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-drums-beginner-beats/id1551606989)

Master drumming with video-guided lessons designed for absolute beginners. Learn fundamental techniques, rhythm patterns, and various drumming styles at your own pace. This app provides a structured path to becoming a confident drummer, regardless of your equipment.

**Highlights:** Video-guided lessons, Fundamental techniques, Rhythm patterns and beats, Multiple drumming styles, Coordination exercises, Structured learning path, Practice routines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn Drums-Monthly Trial | $8.99 | per month |
| drum+beats+bass | $11.49 | per month |
| Learn to Play Drum | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Learn Drums-Yearly Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Drums- Easy Lessons | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 7 days premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Drum free?

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

### Is Learn Drums free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Real Drum or Learn Drums?

Real Drum is rated higher. Real Drum averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Learn Drums averages 4.4 from 120 ratings.

### Do Real Drum or Learn Drums have ads?

Real Drum shows ads; Learn Drums does not.

### Which is updated more often, Real Drum or Learn Drums?

Real Drum ships an update every 2 weeks, and Learn Drums every 2 weeks. Most recently, Real Drum was updated on September 25, 2026 and Learn Drums on September 24, 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.*