Comparison

Bandapella vs DrumWell

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

Head to head
About

Bandapella

Record, edit, and mix multitrack audio and video projects on your phone. This app allows you to overdub instruments and vocals, remove vocals from existing songs, and collaborate with friends remotely. Shape your sound with pitch correction and effects, then share your creations as audio or split-screen video.

Highlights
  • Multitrack recording and editing
  • Vocal remover for instrumentals
  • Pitch correction and vocal effects
  • Split-screen video creation
  • Remote collaboration with friends
  • Waveform editing with pinch-to-zoom
  • Audio and video export options
Features
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Bandapella is a multitrack recording studio on your phone. Record vocals, guitar, keys or beatbox one layer at a time, edit every take on the waveform, mix it all together, remove the vocals from a song to sing or play over it, and share the finished song as audio or as a split-screen video. Make it on your own, or invite friends to record their parts. It started as an acapella app, so it is made for voices first: sing every harmony yourself, record an acapella cover, build a virtual choir, or be a one-man band. Remove vocals • Turn a song from your files into an instrumental, then record your voice or instrument over it. • Preview the instrumental, use it as your backing track, and switch back to the original at any time. Record in layers • Multitrack recording: overdub each new part while you hear the others in your headphones. • Audio projects with as many tracks as you like. • Video projects with split-screen layouts from 1 to 16 parts, in square or vertical 9:16. • A metronome with tap tempo, and a countdown before each take. • Import a backing track, such as a beat or an instrumental, or bring in audio parts and video you have already recorded. • Auto sync lines up every take with the rest of the song. Edit every take • A waveform editor with pinch-to-zoom. • Trim, split, move, fade, crossfade and reverse any part of a take. • Shift the pitch up or down by as much as an octave, and change the speed. • Slide a take earlier or later to tighten the timing. • Undo and redo your edits. Shape your sound • Auto Pitch detects your key and scale, then tunes your voice naturally or with a hard-tune effect. • Clean Vocal reduces rumble, background noise and harsh "s" sounds, with a high-pass filter and a three-band EQ. • Effects: studio, room and hall reverb, compression and tone, saved as presets you can copy to other takes. Mix like a studio • Volume, pan, mute and solo for every track. • Automation: change the volume, pan or reverb over time. • Loudness normalization keeps the final mix even. Collab with friends • Invite friends with a link or a code. Each person records their part on their own phone, and their takes sync into the project. • Start a remote band, a virtual choir or an a cappella group without being in the same room. Share it • Export AAC audio or MP4 video. • Post your song to the Bandapella feed as audio or video, follow other musicians, and like and comment on their posts. Ideas to try • A song demo: guitar, bass and lead vocal, one track at a time. • An acapella cover with every harmony sung by you. • A one-man band: beatbox, bass line, chords and melody in one split-screen video. • A virtual choir with friends, family or your church choir. • Vocals over a beat or an instrumental you import. • A cover over the instrumental of a song, made with the vocal remover. • A duet with yourself, or with a friend in another city. Made for singers, songwriters, beatboxers, multi-instrumentalists, choirs, a cappella groups, music students and cover artists: anyone who wants a multitrack recorder and a home recording studio in their pocket. Bandapella Premium Recording, editing, mixing, collabs and sharing are included for everyone, with takes of up to 1 minute. Bandapella Premium adds takes of any length, video layouts with 5 to 16 parts, Auto Pitch and effects in your finished mix, recording at up to 320 kbps, and more vocal removals each month. Terms of Use: https://bandapella.com/policies/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bandapella.com/policies/privacy.html

About

DrumWell

Features
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DrumWell takes the guesswork out of drum practice. Choose your session length and level, then create a balanced practice routine with one tap. DAILY PRACTICE Spend less time deciding what to work on and more time playing. Daily Practice builds a focused routine that can combine regular exercises, Timing Challenges, and Speed Training based on the time you have available. TIMING CHALLENGES Strengthen your internal clock with focused timing exercises designed to develop steadiness, control, and confidence behind the kit. SPEED TRAINING Build speed progressively instead of jumping straight to your target tempo. Speed Training guides you through structured tempo increases so you can develop technique with control. MUSICAL METRONOME Practice with musical backing tracks across multiple tempos. Choose from No Click, Quarter-Note Click, and Eighth-Note Click versions to hear the groove, lock in with the pulse, or test your time without a click. MAKE PRACTICE YOURS Create custom exercises and add reference images from your photo library, making it easy to keep your own practice material organized alongside DrumWell’s built-in exercises. Whether you have a few minutes or a full practice session, DrumWell helps you sit down, start playing, and make the time count. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bandapella4 screens
DrumWell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bandapella at 14.1 against DrumWell's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bandapella sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and DrumWell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bandapella ships an update every 4 days, DrumWell every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bandapella versus DrumWell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandapellaDrumWell
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB616 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrian ElderGabriel Pastel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bandapella

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

DrumWell

Subscriptions1
  • DrumWell Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Bandapella free?
Bandapella is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrumWell free?
DrumWell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bandapella or DrumWell have ads?
Neither Bandapella nor DrumWell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bandapella or DrumWell?
Bandapella ships an update every 4 days, and DrumWell every 6 days. Most recently, Bandapella was updated on November 4, 2026 and DrumWell on October 31, 2026.

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