Metronome & Rudiment Practice vs Rudiments
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Rudiments
Master drumming technique with a smart metronome and 40 essential rudiments. Build speed, control, and consistency with structured practice routines and progress tracking. Offers multiple drum sounds and clicker mode for focused sessions.
- 40 Essential Drum Rudiments
- Smart Metronome with tempo adjustment
- Custom Practice Routines
- Progress Tracking and statistics
- Multiple Drum Sounds
- Clicker Mode with BPM control
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Master your drumming technique with the ultimate practice companion. 40 essential rudiments, smart metronome, and BPM tracking for every skill level. Whether you are learning your first paradiddle or perfecting advanced patterns, this app helps you build speed, control, and consistency through structured, interactive practice. Key Features 40 Essential Drum Rudiments – Learn singles, doubles, flams, drags, rolls, and more with guided structure. Smart Metronome – Adjust tempo, time signature, and automatically increase speed as you improve. Custom Practice Routines – Combine rudiments into personalized sessions that fit your goals. Progress Tracking – View detailed statistics including time practiced, streaks, and most-used rudiments. Multiple Drum Sounds – Practice with realistic snare or kit tones for authentic feel. Clicker Mode – Stay perfectly in time with accurate BPM control and count-in options. Clean and Intuitive Interface – Designed for efficient, focused practice sessions. Go Premium to Unlock More Ad-free experience for distraction-free practice Access to additional drum sounds and advanced features Priority access to upcoming updates and new tools Support independent app development Rudiments is perfect for drummers, percussion students, and teachers who want a structured and effective way to improve technique. Download now and start developing your drumming skills with precision and consistency. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Metronome & Rudiment Practice at none against Rudiments's shown. Rudiments's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Metronome & Rudiment Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rudiments sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rudiments holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 21 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Metronome & Rudiment Practice ships an update weekly, Rudiments every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome & Rudiment Practice | Rudiments |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | cougnes | Yaniv Kalsky |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Metronome & Rudiment Practice
- Premium - One Month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium - One Year7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Rudiments
- Monthly Upgrade$0.991 Month
- Annual Upgrade$9.991 Year
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