Comparison

Metronome & Rudiment Practice vs GORILLA DRUM

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

GORILLA DRUM

Features
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【Practice】 ・Includes ready-to-play practice phrases such as 8-beat, 16-beat, and rudiments ・Easily adjust the tempo (BPM) and number of repetitions during practice ・Set the tempo (BPM) to gradually increase as you practice ・Choose which parts to hear, such as only the bass drum or snare, so you can focus on areas you want to improve 【Create】 ・Use the piano roll to enter individual drum sounds such as snare and bass drum ・Combine preset phrases to create your own original practice phrases 【Share】 ・Post the practice phrases you create ・GORILLAS members can preview phrases posted by other users and download their favorites for practice Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Metronome & Rudiment Practice4 screens
GORILLA DRUM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GORILLA DRUM at every 3 days against Metronome & Rudiment Practice's weekly. GORILLA DRUM also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 GORILLA DRUM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome & Rudiment Practice ships an update weekly, GORILLA DRUM every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Metronome & Rudiment Practice versus GORILLA DRUM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome & Rudiment PracticeGORILLA DRUM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopercougnesBouzer LLC

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
3 purchases

GORILLA DRUM

Subscriptions2
  • GORILLAS Monthly Membership Plan$0.991 Month
  • GORILLAS Yearly Membership Plan$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Limits$9.99

Questions

Is Metronome & Rudiment Practice free?
Metronome & Rudiment Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GORILLA DRUM free?
GORILLA DRUM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metronome & Rudiment Practice or GORILLA DRUM have ads?
Neither Metronome & Rudiment Practice nor GORILLA DRUM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome & Rudiment Practice or GORILLA DRUM?
Metronome & Rudiment Practice ships an update weekly, and GORILLA DRUM every 3 days. Most recently, Metronome & Rudiment Practice was updated on November 3, 2026 and GORILLA DRUM on October 31, 2026.

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