Comparison

Drumify vs Maestrom

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

Head to head
About

Drumify

Create original songs with a wide variety of rhythm tracks and drum loops. Adjust tempo, genre, and measure to fit your musical style. Ideal for musicians of all levels looking for a dynamic alternative to a metronome.

Highlights
  • Adjustable tempo/BPM
  • Filter loops by BPM, genre, measure
  • Variety of music genres
  • Real rhythm tracks
  • Play in background
  • Use as metronome/rhythm box
Features
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- Drumify is designed for both amateurs and professionals. It helps you write your own song. - You can use it with drums, guitar, piano, darbuka, percussion, violin, strings and many other musical instruments. - You can set the tempo/BPM by tap the screen thanks to specially developed algorithms. - Jam along your songs with real rhythm tracks instead of boring metronome sounds. - You can filter the loops at whatever bpm, genre, and measure you want. Then reach the rhythm in the style that suits you best! - A cleverly designed drum engine lets you change the tempo/BPM of each beat. This makes practicing even more fun and you don't need your metronome or rhythm station. Drumify includes the following music genres: • 2/4 Rhythm Loop • 3/4 Rhythm Loop • 4/4 Rhythm Loop • 5/4 Rhythm Loop • 5/8 Rhythm Loop • 6/8 Rhythm Loop • 12/8 Rhythm Loop • Rock Drum Loop • Pop Drum Loop • Funk Drum Loop • House Drum Loop • Metal Drum Loop • Jazz Drum Loop • Blues Drum Loop • Houston Drum Loop • Dance Drum Loop • Latin Drum Loop • Country Drum Loop • Waltz Drum Loop • Movie Drum Loop • March Drum Loop Features: Adjustable tempo speed Play in background Tunes sorting Many beats, tunes and drum backgrounds Can be use as metronome and rhythm box Subscription: • Title: DrumBeats Premium • Length of subscription: 1 year • Price of subscription: 19.99$ / Year • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.serkanmusic.com/drum-apps-privacy-policy/

About

Maestrom

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One tap by the bandleader and every musician's screen opens the same chord chart. Musicians join in seconds with a code, over the internet or a local Wi-Fi network, all in sync. Maestrom: chords, setlists and real-time band sync for live music. Tap a song and every musician's screen opens the same chart at the same moment. No internet at the venue? The sound desk's Wi-Fi router is enough: Maestrom works over the internet or a local Wi-Fi network. With its offline-first design, your songs and setlists are always at hand in rehearsal and on stage. Smart setlist tools Arrange songs by energy and program flow: opener, build-up, finale. Set key, BPM and notes per song, drag to reorder, and shape the whole night in advance. Maestro mode: lead your band on stage • Broadcast the same chart to every connected musician so everyone is on the same song • Push key and tempo changes to the whole band instantly • Send stage cues: Chorus, Solo, Extend, Back to top, Final, STOP • See each musician's connection live; if the app closes during an internet stage, return to it with the same code Musician mode: connect in seconds • Enter the 6-character code or tap the shared link, pick your instrument and join; internet or local Wi-Fi is resolved automatically • When the Maestro sends a song, your screen opens it, even if the song was never saved on your device • Browse the setlist ahead of time, see what's next and scroll your own part freely Solo mode: for solo performers • Build a program in minutes, follow lyrics and chords full screen and change key on the fly Built for cover bands, wedding and event acts, hotel, restaurant and bar gigs, choirs and any musicians who play together. Highlights • Structured chord and chart editor with transpose • Chords-only measure grid view, alternate chords, repeats and time-signature changes • Chord diagrams and metronome • Smart setlist builder (energy / program flow) • Maestro, Musician and Solo modes with real-time sync • Internet or local Wi-Fi, offline-first, zero setup • Stage cues and instrument notes; the screen stays awake on stage • Import MusicXML and iReal Pro playlists; share songs and setlists as files; export setlists as PDF • Ready-made song packs • iPhone and iPad (landscape on iPad) • Turkish and English • Dark and light themes for rehearsal and stage Song packs contain chord charts and setlist flows prepared for live-performance practice. Audio recordings and official sheet music are not included; paid packs do not include lyrics. The free pack contains public-domain songs with lyrics. With Maestrom Pro, unlock unlimited songs, setlists and live stages, and unlimited musicians per stage. All tools are included in the free plan too. On stage, everyone on the same song, in the same flow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.maestrom.live/terms?l=en Privacy Policy: https://app.maestrom.live/privacy?l=en

Screenshots

Drumify4 screens
Maestrom4 screens

Verdict

The call

Drumify and Maestrom are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Drumify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Maestrom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drumify ships an update every 9 days, Maestrom weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Drumify versus Maestrom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumifyMaestrom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (9 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB49 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSerkan SekerSistem Robotik Yazilim Hizmetleri LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Drumify

Subscriptions1
  • Drumify Premium$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Maestrom

Subscriptions2
  • Maestrom Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Maestrom Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Turkish Pop Chart Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Drumify free?
Drumify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maestrom free?
Maestrom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drumify or Maestrom have ads?
Neither Drumify nor Maestrom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drumify or Maestrom?
Drumify ships an update every 9 days, and Maestrom weekly. Most recently, Drumify was updated on November 3, 2026 and Maestrom on October 31, 2026.

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