Comparison

The New Beed vs e

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

Head to head
About

The New Beed

Features
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The New Beed is meant for drummers who want to create their own exercises. The app generates 234.256 different rhythmic combinations per bar that can be used as melodies for your drums. In the settings menu, you’ll find the tools to manipulate these melodies and add more context to them. Visit thenewbeed.com for a quick start guide, video lessons and more.

About

e

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e-DrumStudio is a rhythm game app that lets you connect your electronic drum kit to your smartphone and enjoy playing along with your favorite music. Play the drums along with popular songs from anime and artists, and see how accurately you perform with real-time scoring. From basic practice for beginners to skill development for advanced drummers, e-DrumStudio is designed for drummers of all levels. Enjoy a wide variety of songs, from the latest hits and popular anime songs to timeless classics, with new songs added regularly. ■ Key Features ・Supports electronic drum kits from major manufacturers ・Score and ranking displays ・Preview function that lets you repeatedly practice specific sections of a song ・Adjustable song tempo ・A wide selection of popular songs from artists, anime, and more, with new songs added regularly ■ Supported Electronic Drum Kits e-DrumStudio supports electronic drum kits from major manufacturers, including: ・Roland electronic drum kits ・YAMAHA electronic drum kits A wide range of models can be used via MIDI connection or a compatible interface. ※ Some models may require additional setup. ■ Free Plan You can enjoy e-DrumStudio with the Free Plan at no charge, with the following limitations: ・Each song can be played for up to 45 seconds ・Real-time performance judgment is available, but overall scores and rankings are not displayed ・Performance history is not saved ■ Premium Pass A Premium Pass (¥480/month) is required to play eligible songs in full. The Premium Pass includes a one-week free trial, so you can try it before being charged. ・Subscription Name: PremiumPass ・Subscription Period: 1 month (automatically renews) ・Free Trial Period: 1 week ・After the free trial ends, your Apple ID account will be charged ・Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period ・Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period ・You can manage or cancel your subscription from your App Store account settings after purchase ■ Enjoy Playing the Music You Love e-DrumStudio lets you play along with a wide variety of music, including popular J-POP songs and anime theme songs. By actually playing the drums along with songs you know and love, e-DrumStudio aims to make improving your drumming skills a fun and natural experience. ■ Terms of Use https://beattechlab.co.jp/edrumstudio/terms.html ■ Privacy Policy https://beattechlab.co.jp/edrumstudio/privacy.html ■ Contact For questions, bug reports, or feedback about the app, please contact us at: edrumstudio@beattechlab.co.jp

Screenshots

The New Beed2 screens
e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The New Beed at none against e's 1. e's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. e sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. The New Beed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The New Beed ships an update every 5 weeks, e every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
The New Beed versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe New Beede
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark Robben van ReuselBeatTechLab LLC

In-app purchases

None

The New Beed

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

e

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is The New Beed free?
The New Beed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is e free?
e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The New Beed or e have ads?
The New Beed shows ads; e does not.
Which is updated more often, The New Beed or e?
The New Beed ships an update every 5 weeks, and e every 11 days. Most recently, The New Beed was updated on November 12, 2026 and e on November 9, 2026.

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