Comparison

Metronome & Rudiment Practice vs Chops

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Metronome & Rudiment Practice

This app provides drummers with a comprehensive practice tool. It features a customizable metronome with advanced options like gap training and auto-increment, alongside a full library of drum rudiments with notation and audio. Users can create structured practice sessions, track progress, and set goals to improve speed, control, and consistency.

Highlights
  • Customizable metronome with tap tempo
  • Gap training and auto-increment BPM
  • Full drum rudiment library with notation
  • Structured practice session creation
  • Progress tracking and practice streaks
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
  • Background practice mode
Features
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The metronome built for drummers — not just timekeepers. Whether you're working on your first paradiddle or pushing your double stroke roll to 200 BPM, Metronome & Rudiment Practice gives you the tools to practice smarter and build real speed, control, and consistency. METRONOME A clean, distraction-free metronome with everything you actually need: - Tap tempo to set your BPM instantly - Customize time signatures, subdivisions, and per-beat accents - Gap Training — mute bars at set intervals to test if your internal clock is solid - Auto Increment — automatically raise the BPM every few bars to build speed without thinking about it - 15 click sounds, from classic quartz to sticks, claps, and electronic kits - Volume boost for loud practice rooms - Flashlight visual cues for timing - Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Background mode for uninterrupted practice - iCloud sync across all your devices RUDIMENT LIBRARY All 40 essential drum rudiments with notation, sticking, and audio playback: - Singles, doubles, paradiddles, flams, drags, hybrid rudiments - Accent variations and left/right hand lead options - Star your favorites for quick access STRUCTURED PRACTICE Turn rudiments into real practice sessions: - Pre-built speed training programs that ramp BPM over time - Gap training and accent variation workouts - Build your own sessions with custom rudiments, BPM ranges, and bar lengths - Practice Packs based on Stick Control and Accents & Rebounds - Track your progress and monitor improvement over time STAY CONSISTENT - Set weekly practice goals and receive reminders - Track your sessions and streaks - iCloud sync keeps everything in step across your devices GET STARTED FREE — The core metronome and full rudiment library are free. Upgrade to Premium for advanced metronome features, unlimited practice sessions, custom session creation, and all Practice Packs. Built by drummers, for drummers. Privacy Policy: https://metronome.much.coffee/metronome/pp.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chops

Master all 40 PAS rudiments with structured courses, dynamic exercises, and a smart metronome. Apply your skills on the kit with beautiful notation and full playback controls. Designed for drummers of all levels to practice with purpose and enhance their foundation.

Highlights
  • Master all 40 PAS rudiments
  • Apply skills on the drum kit
  • Dynamic exercises and workouts
  • Structured courses for all levels
  • Beautiful and readable notation
  • Smart metronome with tempo adjustment
  • Full playback controls
Features
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A rudiment trainer built for drummers: workouts, exercises, courses, and progress tracking. MASTER ALL 40 PAS RUDIMENTS From the basics to advanced patterns, learn every rudiment and enhance your drumming foundation. KIT VARIATIONS Break out from your practise pad and apply your new skills on the kit. EXERCISES AND WORKOUTS Keep your practice sessions dynamic and engaging with a variety of exercises and workouts. COURSES Whether you're a beginner or an advanced drummer, follow structured courses designed for all skill levels. PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE Maximize your practice time with guided courses that keep you progressing and motivated. BEAUTIFUL NOTATION Beautiful and easy to read notation. SMART METRONOME Built-in smart metronome adjusts tempo and time signature for you, letting you focus on playing. FULL PLAYBACK CONTROLS Hear how each exercise should sound with full playback controls. Adjust the metronome and tempo. Download Chops today and unleash your full drumming potential! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Metronome & Rudiment Practice4 screens
Chops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Metronome & Rudiment Practice at weekly against Chops's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Metronome & Rudiment Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Chops sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Metronome & Rudiment Practice against 4.7 for Chops. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome & Rudiment Practice ships an update weekly, Chops every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Metronome & Rudiment Practice versus Chops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome & Rudiment PracticeChops
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better15
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopercougnesDigital Staves

Customer experience

Metronome & Rudiment Practice

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chops

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Metronome & Rudiment Practice

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - One Month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium - One Year7 Days trial$24.991 Year
4 purchases

Chops

Subscriptions3
  • Chops Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Education Subscription (Yearly)$12.991 Year
  • Chops Subscription (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Metronome & Rudiment Practice free?
Metronome & Rudiment Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chops free?
Chops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metronome & Rudiment Practice or Chops?
Chops is rated higher. Metronome & Rudiment Practice averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Chops averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Metronome & Rudiment Practice or Chops have ads?
Neither Metronome & Rudiment Practice nor Chops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome & Rudiment Practice or Chops?
Metronome & Rudiment Practice ships an update weekly, and Chops every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metronome & Rudiment Practice was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chops on October 30, 2026.

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