# Extrack vs Pop Drummer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pop Drummer at 92% against Extrack's 37%. Pop Drummer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Extrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Pop Drummer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pop Drummer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pop Drummer has 241 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Extrack's written reviews are positive against 92% of Pop Drummer's.

Extrack ships an update every 6 weeks, Pop Drummer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Extrack | Pop Drummer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extrack-stem-separatorchord/id6504546276/reviews) | **[4.7 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-drummer-real-drum-machine/id6746682415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **241** |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **91.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 604 MB | 366 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) | [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) |

## What reviewers say

### Extrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extrack-stem-separatorchord/id6504546276)

Instantly split songs into individual instrument parts and analyze chords in real-time. Adjust volumes, practice "minus one" style, and visualize chord fingerings for guitar or piano. Perfect for musicians of all levels looking to jam along with their favorite tracks.

**Highlights:** Instrumental stem separation, Real-time chord analysis, Adjustable instrument volumes, Practice 'minus one' mode, Visual chord fingering guides, Tempo and key adjustment, Section looping

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |


### Pop Drummer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-drummer-real-drum-machine/id6746682415)

This app provides realistic acoustic drum sounds and editable grooves for musicians and creators. It offers multiple drummer styles, live performance pads, and extensive customization options for creating and performing pop rhythms. Supports AUv3 and standalone use.

**Highlights:** Realistic acoustic drum kits, Editable and customizable grooves, Multiple drummer styles, Live performance pads, AUv3 and standalone compatibility, MIDI control and export, Song arrangement mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Mix | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pop Drummer Full Access | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Responsive developer
- 👍 One-time purchase instead of subscription
- 👍 AUv3 and MIDI support
- 👍 Modern user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Issues with song mode
- 🤔 MIDI implementation could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- MIDI not working with some apps

**Requested features**

- Tap tempo MIDI control
- Cross-stick MIDI control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Extrack free?

Extrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pop Drummer free?

Pop Drummer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Extrack or Pop Drummer?

Pop Drummer is rated higher. Extrack averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Pop Drummer averages 4.7 from 241 ratings.

### Do Extrack or Pop Drummer have ads?

Neither Extrack nor Pop Drummer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Extrack or Pop Drummer?

Extrack ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pop Drummer fortnightly. Most recently, Extrack was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pop Drummer on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*