# Drum Coach vs DJEMBE FLOW

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Drum Coach at 426 against DJEMBE FLOW's 1. Drum Coach also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). DJEMBE FLOW's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Coach sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and DJEMBE FLOW sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DJEMBE FLOW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Coach has 426 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drum Coach ships an update fortnightly, DJEMBE FLOW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Coach | DJEMBE FLOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-coach-learn-drums-guided/id6443453750/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djembe-flow/id6450981004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **426** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UPBEAT STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755215567) | [Kelvin Kew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880248215) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-coach-learn-drums-guided/id6443453750)

This app offers an AI-powered drum learning experience with personalized practice plans, a vast library of songs and exercises, and unique coaching tools. It provides real-time feedback and progress tracking to help drummers of all levels improve their skills.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized practice plans, 800+ songs and exercises, Practice with any setup, Progress tracking and stats, AI coach chat, Real teacher feedback

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drum Coach PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Drum Coach PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Drum Coach Pro Yearly Promo | $44.99 | per year |
| Drum Coach PRO Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Drum Coach PRO Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Drum Coach PRO yearly full | $59.99 | per year |
| Drum Coach PRO Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Teacher Feedback | $12.99 | one-time |
| Drum Coach PRO lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Helpful for learning drums
- 👍 Good for practicing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Well-designed app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Expensive subscription
- 👎 No feedback/app not listening
- 👎 Overpriced for features
- 👎 Full-screen not fixed
- 👎 Songs not aligned with notes

**Reported bugs**

- App disconnects from Bluetooth
- Incorrect direction (left/right) spoken
- Sound on/off button works inverted
- Full-screen not fixed
- UI bug on iOS where next page button is unselectable

**Requested features**

- Way to rewind a lesson without restarting
- See 2 rows of music at a time
- App should hear user and give feedback on correct/wrong notes
- Toggle pad-only exercises
- More content/sessions


### DJEMBE FLOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djembe-flow/id6450981004)

Learn and practice djembe drumming with a comprehensive collection of lessons, exercises, and rhythms. Access content from a renowned instructor, track your progress, and enjoy offline sync. Suitable for all devices.

**Highlights:** Technique practice exercises, 5-minute lessons from global workshops, Live lessons with phrases and breaks, Worldwide curriculum access, Rhythms, solos, and audio tracks, Progress tracking, Offline sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FLOW RHYTHM | $9.00 | per month |
| HUNGARY Community Plan | $16.00 | per month |
| DSC Students | $16.00 | per month |
| Kimchi Djembe Club | $16.00 | per month |
| FLOW SOLO | $19.00 | per month |
| TTMDA Modules | $28.00 | per month |
| FLOW LESSONS | $29.00 | per month |
| ALL ACCESS Monthly Plan | $38.00 | per month |
| No Commitment Plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Onetime Plan | $30.00 | one-time |
| Double or Nothing | $196.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Coach free?

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

### Is DJEMBE FLOW free?

DJEMBE FLOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Coach or DJEMBE FLOW?

DJEMBE FLOW is rated higher. Drum Coach averages 4.7 out of 5 from 426 ratings, while DJEMBE FLOW averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Drum Coach or DJEMBE FLOW have ads?

Both Drum Coach and DJEMBE FLOW show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Coach or DJEMBE FLOW?

Drum Coach ships an update fortnightly, and DJEMBE FLOW every 2 months. Most recently, Drum Coach was updated on September 24, 2026 and DJEMBE FLOW on June 4, 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.*