# Talented vs Drumr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drumr at 86% against Talented's 32%. Drumr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). Talented's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talented sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Drumr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drumr holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Talented's written reviews are positive against 86% of Drumr's.

Talented ships an update every 10 days, Drumr daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talented | Drumr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talented-music-learning-app/id6459473373/reviews) | **[4.4 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumr-learn-and-practice-drums/id6739002178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 321 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Celadon Software House](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434150130) | [Drumr Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885531613) |

## What reviewers say

### Talented

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talented-music-learning-app/id6459473373)

Master music theory and develop essential skills like ear training and notation through engaging, game-like lessons. Track your progress, earn achievements, and compete with other learners in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Music theory mastery, Ear training and notation, Daily 10-minute lessons, Gamified exercises, Progress tracking and achievements, Learn popular melodies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Trial | $17.99 | per month |
| Month Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Year Premium | $119.99 | per year |
| Year Trial | $119.99 | per year |


### Drumr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumr-learn-and-practice-drums/id6739002178)

Learn and practice drums with interactive scores, performance analysis, and personalized recommendations. Master drum kit, drumline, and rudiments with real drum sounds and adjustable tempo.

**Highlights:** Interactive drum scores, Performance analysis, Looping and tempo control, Drum kit and drumline content, Real drum sounds, Personalized recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talented free?

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

### Is Drumr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talented or Drumr?

Drumr is rated higher. Talented averages 4.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Drumr averages 4.4 from 98 ratings.

### Do Talented or Drumr have ads?

Talented shows ads; Drumr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talented or Drumr?

Talented ships an update every 10 days, and Drumr daily. Most recently, Talented was updated on November 7, 2026 and Drumr on November 8, 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.*