Comparison

Melodics vs Birdwatching with Robin

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

Head to head
About

Melodics

Learn drums with interactive lessons and instant feedback on any drum kit or practice pad. Improve your rhythm and technique with structured exercises and a vast song library. Practice anytime, anywhere, and track your progress with this comprehensive drumming companion.

Highlights
  • Interactive drum lessons
  • Instant feedback on playing
  • Works with acoustic/electronic drums & practice pads
  • 500+ lessons and songs
  • Progress tracking tools
  • Structured learning system
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Learn drums with the only drum app that syncs with any drum kit and gives you instant feedback on your playing. Whether you use acoustic drums, electronic drums, or just a practice pad, Melodics offers interactive drum lessons that help you improve every time you play. Our fun, step-by-step drum learning system, designed by pro players, caters to all skill levels. Plus, access a wide range of drum songs across rock, pop, metal, jazz, and more. Real drumming, real feedback, real results - all from your phone. HOW IT WORKS Melodics uses your iPhone’s built-in mic and smart audio tech to recognize your drum kit or practice pad - no extra gear required. Just calibrate your drum set-up and the app will give immediate insights on every beat. For electronic drum kits, connect easily via Bluetooth or wired options. Follow the setup instructions in the app to get going. Whether you're working on your first drum beat on a pad or tightening up your fills across the whole drum kit, you’ll be building better habits from day one. STICK WITH IT, GET RESULTS With Melodics, drum practice becomes something you look forward to - not a chore. Just 10 minutes a day can lead to serious improvement. Choose from 500+ drum lessons, featuring a huge range of drum content: drum rudiments, drum grooves, drum fills, drum drills, and drum songs for all levels. Use practice tools to slow things down, loop tricky parts, and track your progress. It’s like having a drum tutor or drum trainer in your pocket. WHY CHOOSE MELODICS - With Melodics, you're 6x more likely to improve than with traditional drum learning methods. - It is the only drum app that provides feedback on your playing, on all drum setups (acoustic, electronic or practice pad) - Our catalog covers everything from fundamental drum techniques to advanced rhythmic patterns. - You’ll start learning drums through structured lessons, and get playing your favourite songs in no time. - Build speed, strength, and control with focused warm-ups, drum rudiments, and exercises. - You can practice anytime, anywhere, on any surface with just a pair of drum sticks! - Join a global community of passionate drummers, all growing together. WHAT PRO DRUMMERS SAY ABOUT MELODICS "I wish I’d had Melodics when I was learning drums!" - Butch Vig - Award-winning producer of Nevermind, drummer for Garbage. "Melodics is a great tool for learning songs. It allows people to see what they might have been missing when listening to improve accuracy" - Ilan Rubin - Drummer for Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves, and solo artist. "Melodics is one of the best innovative tools to keep you in the practice room and having fun doing so." - KJ Sawka - Grammy-nominated drummer & producer, Pendulum DRUM TEACHERS OR STUDENTS Melodics works great alongside a drum tutor to help you maintain consistent practice and more easily showcase areas for improvement. It also compliments video learning platforms such as Drumeo, Drum Coach, Mikeslessons or ArtOfDrumming, by giving the addition of real-time feedback so you truly know how well you’re playing. How the subscription works: - Melodics offers 20 drum lessons free to all users. - To keep going, subscribe to unlock the full catalog of 500+ drum lessons & songs. - Choose a monthly or annual plan. - Manage your subscription in the Account section of the app. Support: We’re dedicated to giving you the best drumming experience possible. If you have any questions or suggestions, visit: https://melodics.com/support Join the Melodics drumming community: https://www.instagram.com/melodicshq/ https://www.youtube.com/@MelodicsDrumVault https://www.facebook.com/melodicshq/ https://www.tiktok.com/@melodicsdrumvault https://discord.gg/melodics https://www.reddit.com/r/Melodics/ For more info, check out our privacy policy & terms of use at: https://melodics.com/legal Happy drumming!

About

Birdwatching with Robin

Features
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Say hello to Robin! The friendliest way to discover the birds all around you. Point your camera at any bird and Robin tells you who it is, spins up a few surprising facts, and adds it to your growing collection. Whether you're a total beginner or already know your robins from your wrens, Robin turns every walk, garden visit, and window gazing moment into a little adventure. - Snap it. Know it. See a bird? Take a photo and Robin identifies the species, tells you how rare your find was, and shares what makes it special. Not quite right? Just tell Robin "I know this bird!" and set the record straight. It learns from you. - Collect every bird you meet Every bird you snap joins your personal collection, stamped with where and when you spotted it. Catch the same species again and your count climbs. Watch your collection grow from your first house sparrow to the rarest visitor. - Your very own Birdex Explore a living field guide of the birds in your area. Robin taps into real, recent sightings near you, so you always know who's around, and who's worth keeping an eye out for. - Just spotted near you See what other birders are reporting right now in your area, sorted from common garden regulars to genuinely rare treats. Your next great sighting might be one street over. - Earn your wings Unlock playful badges as you go — Early Bird, Night Owl, Globetrotter, Master Birder and many more. Keep a daily catch streak alive and watch your birding skills take flight. - A companion, not just a tool Robin greets you with a bit of birdy charm every time, reacts to the weather and time of day, and makes identifying birds feel like texting a friend who happens to know everything about them. Use the app at different times of the day and the app will shift with the sky, from the dawn chorus to the owls clocking in at night. - Private by design Free Robin identifies birds right on your iPhone using Apple Intelligence. No account needed, and it even works out in the field with no signal. - Fly further with Robin Pro Upgrade to Robin Pro for the sharpest birding experience: • Eagle-eye photo analysis: Cloud-powered vision looks at your actual photo for the most accurate IDs, even on the trickiest birds • Ask Robin anything: Chat freely about the birds near you: their habits, their songs, and where to find them • Field guide deep dives: Richer facts and full guides for every catch • Live bird weather insights: Discover what the birds are up to in this exact weather, right now • Works on every iPhone: No Apple Intelligence required Legal Disclaimer If you upgrade to a premium subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://chirp-marketing-page.vercel.app/terms, and our privacy policy at https://chirp-marketing-page.vercel.app/privacy.

Screenshots

Melodics4 screens
Birdwatching with Robin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Birdwatching with Robin at every 2 days against Melodics's every 5 days. 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. Melodics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month and Birdwatching with Robin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Melodics ships an update every 5 days, Birdwatching with Robin every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Melodics versus Birdwatching with Robin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelodicsBirdwatching with Robin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (641 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings641 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMelodics LimitedNick Patrick

Bugs and requests

Melodics

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Explore section always resets to Grade 1
  • MIDI device connection feedback needed
  • Snare drum not working
  • App restarts when in the middle of a lesson
  • App stops playing to headphones or won't pick up microphone
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  • App reacts to ambient noise
  • Timing is off, missing notes even when calibrated
  • Inaccurate note recognition (e.g., kick vs. snare)
  • Half of the songs and lessons do not work
  • UI doesn't work near the edges of the screen
  • Menus are confusing and navigation is difficult

Requested features

19 requests
  • Full iPad support
  • Add Donner Ded-80 support
  • Left-handed option
  • More well-known artists/songs
  • Chinese version of the app
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  • Sheet music notations/tabs option
  • Setting for more demanding note precision
  • Auto BPM to go above lesson BPM
  • Tagging feature for skills
  • Easier way to heart songs
  • Path to learning regular drum notation
  • Consider dynamics in lessons
  • Allow users to enter and save own phrases
  • More instrument options (snare, bells)
  • Improve UI and menu navigation
  • Add more songs and lessons
  • Improve MIDI device connection feedback
  • Make scoring system more straightforward
  • Fix issues with Explore section resetting to Grade 1

Birdwatching with Robin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Melodics

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$34.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$179.991 Year
2 purchases

Birdwatching with Robin

Subscriptions2
  • Robin Pro - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Robin Pro - Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Melodics free?
Melodics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Birdwatching with Robin free?
Birdwatching with Robin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Melodics or Birdwatching with Robin have ads?
Neither Melodics nor Birdwatching with Robin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Melodics or Birdwatching with Robin?
Melodics ships an update every 5 days, and Birdwatching with Robin every 2 days. Most recently, Melodics was updated on October 30, 2026 and Birdwatching with Robin on October 31, 2026.

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