Drum Coach vs TempoBlocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drum Coach
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.
- AI-powered personalized practice plans
- 800+ songs and exercises
- Practice with any setup
- Progress tracking and stats
- AI coach chat
- Real teacher feedback
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Built by drummers, for drummers. Get the personal AI tutor that replaces static videos with a smart learning path that adapts to you and makes every practice count. AWARD-WINNING & TRUSTED 1. GRAMMY Academy Honoree: Recognized for making music education more accessible worldwide. 2. Best Rated Drum app Globally 3. Supported by Berklee College of Music Professor: Mariano Steimberg 4. Teachers Approved: A trusted learning tool in classrooms and practice pads globally. YOUR PERSONALIZED DRUM PLAN 1. Step-by-Step AI Lessons: Your practice plan adapts after every session, so you're always challenged, never bored. 2. 1,000+ Songs & Exercises: Master rudiments, grooves, and fills with a massive library for every skill level. 3. Practice Anywhere, Anytime: Use a full kit, an electronic set, a practice pad, or just your hands. 4. Track Your Progress: Visualize your improvement with weekly stats and celebrate milestones to stay motivated. UNIQUE COACHING TOOLS 1. Built-in AI Coach Chat: Have a question about a grip or notation? Get instant answers from your AI coach right in the app. 2. Real Teacher Feedback: Share a recording of your playing and get personalized feedback from our team of pro drummers. 3. Smart Metronome: More than a click - our metronome is integrated into lessons to help you truly internalize rhythm and groove. WHO IS THIS FOR? 1. Beginners wanting a clear path to build confidence. 2. Intermediate Players looking to break through plateaus. 3. Teachers & Students who need the perfect companion between lessons. WHAT OUR DRUMMERS SAY "The custom practice plan is a total game-changer. I'm freaking out over how fast I'm improving!" - Alex T. "I've tried a bunch of apps and always quit. Drum Coach is the only one that gives me a clear plan and actually makes it fun." - Maya R. Join thousands of drummers worldwide who are improving daily with Drum Coach. Download now and start your free trial. Contact: support@upbeat.studio Support: upbeat.studio/drum-coach/support/ Privacy Policy: upbeat.studio/drum-coach/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: upbeat.studio/drum-coach/terms-and-conditions/ Subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TempoBlocks
This app offers an intuitive metronome with a unique block-based visual programming interface for creating and exploring rhythms. It's designed for musicians of all ages and educators to make rhythm practice engaging and educational.
- Block-based rhythm programming
- Visual timing and beat strength display
- Customizable sound sets
- Accurate audio engine
- Support for various time signatures and patterns
- Gradual tempo changes
- Looping and slowing down passages
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TempoBlocks is an intuitive metronome that goes beyond keeping time. It combines a clean, friendly interface with a block-based language that lets users build, customise, and explore rhythms through visual programming. Why young musicians love it: • Elegant bar wheel that shows timing and beat strength at a glance • Simple, direct controls that make setting tempo effortless • Engaging sound sets to keep practice fresh • Useful presets for quick, no-friction setup Why teachers and educators love it: • Accurate, reliable timing powered by a high-quality audio engine • Visual cues that help learners understand beat patterns and accents • Custom rhythm creation for exercises, ensemble parts, and practice pieces • “Tempo blocks” that let users design tempo patterns using a visual domain-specific language • No accounts and no ads for a safe, distraction-free environment Made for learning and exploration: TempoBlocks supports common time signatures, accents, subdivisions, multi-bar phrases, custom patterns, and gradual tempo changes. Users can loop tricky sections, slow passages down, visualize complex rhythms, or experiment freely as they improve. Great for: • Music learners of any age • Educators teaching rhythm fundamentals • Home practice and structured lessons • Anyone who benefits from clear visual rhythm feedback • Musicians who want a playful, programmable metronome TempoBlocks makes rhythm practice visual, interactive, and creatively open, powered by an innovative blend of metronome precision and visual programming. Privacy Policy: https://ketech.org/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service (EULA): https://ketech.org/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TempoBlocks at none against Drum Coach's shown. TempoBlocks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Drum Coach's advantage is ratings volume (433 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Drum Coach sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and TempoBlocks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TempoBlocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Coach has 433 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Drum Coach | TempoBlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (433 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 433 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UPBEAT STUDIO | K&E Technology Consultants Ltd |
Customer experience
Drum Coach
TempoBlocks
Bugs and requests
Drum Coach
Reported bugs
8 issues- 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
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- Metronome cuts out
- Bluetooth disconnecting after record session
- Voiceover not fully silenceable
Requested features
6 requests- 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
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- Show days played in plan
TempoBlocks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Drum Coach
- Drum Coach PRO Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Drum Coach PRO Monthly$14.991 Month
- Drum Coach Pro Yearly Promo$44.991 Year
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- Drum Coach PRO Yearly$49.991 Year
- Drum Coach PRO Yearly$59.991 Year
- Drum Coach PRO yearly full7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Drum Coach PRO Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Teacher Feedback$12.99
- Drum Coach PRO lifetime$249.99
TempoBlocks
- Premium Plan - 1 Week$0.997 Days
- Premium Plan - 1 Year$19.991 Year









