Rockin' Drums vs DrumMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rockin' Drums
This app offers a realistic drumming experience with high-fidelity sound and responsive touch controls. Explore a variety of drum kits, create custom sounds, and practice with built-in beats and metronomes. Record and share your musical creations.
- High fidelity professionally recorded drum kits
- Responsive touch controls for volume and pitch
- Multi-track recording and sharing
- 16 PlayAlong Beats and 10 unique Drum/Music Beats
- Adjustable sensitivity, reverb, and delay
- Metronome with adjustable BPM and time signatures
- Lefty Mode for reversed layout
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Rockin' Drums Free will have you rockin' from the moment you start playing! Utilizing the latest technology and decades of real drum experience, Rockin' Drums Free is perfect for drummers of all ages and experience. There are 14 different professionally recorded high fidelity drum sets to choose from. In addition, there are also 11 more snares that you can mix and match to create your ideal sound. The drums respond to your touch, as the volume changes depending on how hard you tap the drums, just like a real drum kit. The pitch also changes slightly depending on where you hit the toms. Playing realistic rolls is as easy as swirling your finger around, simply adjusting the roll speed by how fast or slow you swirl your finger. Rockin' Drums Free also features 16 PlayAlong Beats, 10 unique Drum Beats and 10 Music Beats to rock out with, as well as 10 different metronome sounds. Other great features include the ability to adjust the pitch, sensitivity, reverb and delay, multi-track recording, ability to share and export your recordings (optional in-app purchase), and so much more! . FEATURES: - 14 professionally recorded 44.1 khz high fidelity kits, with more to come - 11 additional snares to choose from - Slider control for infinite bass drum color choices - The harder you hit the drums, the louder they sound! - Drum Pitch Sensitivity - the pitch changes depending on where you strike the toms, just like a real kit - Reverb and Delay Controls - slider adjustments allows limitless drum sounds - Pitch Control - lower or raise the pitch of the drums - Realistic visual effects - drums and cymbals look and respond like a real drum set, visually corresponding to your every touch - Retina Display for both iPad and iPhone for incredibly crisp graphics - 10 Drum Beats and 10 Music Beats to play along to, with more to come! - PlayAlong Beats: 16 new loops with basic bass drum, hi-hat or snare beats, to play along for added rhythmic expression! - Realistic Rolls - simply swirl your finger around to create slower or faster rolls - Double Bass drum feature with slider adjustment - 10 Metronome Sounds and 4 Time Signatures to choose from, with BPM adjustment - Multi-track recording - easily add or delete tracks, save and loop recordings - Share your recordings through email, Facebook, and Twitter - Export your recordings to your computer (optional in-app purchase) - Lefty Mode - reverse the entire drum layout - Play along to the music on your iPod - Option to add bass drum when hitting crash cymbal PRIVACY POLICY: http://codyrotwein.com/privacy.html
DrumMaster
This app offers a realistic drumming simulation with high-quality sounds and responsive touch controls. Explore various drum kits, play along with your music, and customize your practice sessions.
- Realistic drum sounds
- Responsive touch controls
- Four versatile drum kits
- Play along with music
- Customizable metronome
- Multi-touch capability
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**DrumMaster - The Ultimate Drum Experience on Your iOS Device!** Unlock your inner drummer with DrumMaster, the premier drum simulation app that brings the power and realism of professional drumming right to your fingertips. Whether you're a seasoned drummer or a beginner, DrumMaster offers an unparalleled drumming experience with its high-quality sound, responsive touch, and versatile drum kits. **Realistic Drum Sounds** DrumMaster is designed to provide the most authentic drumming experience possible. Our app features professionally recorded high-quality drum sounds that capture the nuances of real drum kits. From the sharp snap of the snare to the deep thud of the bass drum, every beat you play will sound like the real deal. **Responsive Touch Controls** Experience minimal latency with DrumMaster's advanced touch response technology. We've optimized the app to ensure that the time lag between your touch and the sound is virtually non-existent, allowing you to play rhythms with precision and ease. This responsive touch control makes it feel like you're playing a real drum kit, right on your iOS device. **Versatile Drum Kits** Explore a variety of sounds with our four distinct drum kits: - **Classic Kit**: Perfect for traditional rock and pop music. - **Electronic Kit**: Ideal for electronic, hip-hop, and modern genres. - **Rock Kit**: Heavy and powerful sounds for rock enthusiasts. - **Vintage Kit**: Retro tones that bring back the golden era of music. Each kit includes essential components like hi-hats, snare, bass drum, toms, crash cymbal, and ride cymbal, giving you a complete drumming experience. **Key Features** - **High-Quality Sound**: Professionally recorded to ensure the best audio fidelity. - **Multi-Touch Capability**: Play multiple drum heads simultaneously for a more dynamic performance. - **Customizable Metronome**: Set the tempo to match your practice or performance needs. - **Background Color Customization**: Personalize your drumming environment. - **Play Along with Your Favorite Songs**: Integrate your music library and play along with your top tracks. **Why Choose DrumMaster?** DrumMaster is not just an app; it's a powerful tool for drummers of all levels. Our app provides an immersive and engaging drumming experience that enhances your skills and creativity. Whether you're practicing alone, jamming with friends, or recording your beats, DrumMaster is the perfect companion. **Perfect for All Drummers** - **Beginners**: Learn the basics of drumming with intuitive controls and a user-friendly interface. - **Intermediate**: Improve your technique with a variety of drum kits and customizable metronome settings. - **Advanced**: Push your limits with responsive touch controls and high-quality sound. **Enhance Your Practice Sessions** DrumMaster is an excellent practice tool, thanks to its customizable metronome and realistic sound. You can adjust the metronome to your preferred speed, ensuring that you stay in time as you practice your beats. The authentic drum sounds help you get accustomed to the sound and feel of real drums, making your practice sessions more effective and enjoyable. **Create Your Own Beats** Unleash your creativity with DrumMaster. Experiment with different rhythms and sounds to create unique beats. Our app's multi-touch capability allows you to play complex patterns and fills, just like on a real drum kit. Record your sessions and share your creations with friends and fellow musicians. **Join the DrumMaster Community** Join thousands of drummers around the world who trust DrumMaster for their drumming needs. Share your beats, get tips from other users, and be part of a growing community of drumming enthusiasts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rockin' Drums at 82% against DrumMaster's 0%. Rockin' Drums also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). DrumMaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, 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
Rockin' Drums is free to download; DrumMaster costs $4.99 up front. Rockin' Drums sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DrumMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rockin' Drums ships an update every 4 months, DrumMaster every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Rockin' Drums | DrumMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drum Starz | Quantis,Inc. |
Customer experience
Rockin' Drums
DrumMaster
In-app purchases
Rockin' Drums
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Exporting$0.99
- Kit Pack$0.99
DrumMaster
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
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