Chops vs BandSub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chops
Master all 40 PAS rudiments with structured courses, dynamic exercises, and a smart metronome. Apply your skills on the kit with beautiful notation and full playback controls. Designed for drummers of all levels to practice with purpose and enhance their foundation.
- Master all 40 PAS rudiments
- Apply skills on the drum kit
- Dynamic exercises and workouts
- Structured courses for all levels
- Beautiful and readable notation
- Smart metronome with tempo adjustment
- Full playback controls
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A rudiment trainer built for drummers: workouts, exercises, courses, and progress tracking. MASTER ALL 40 PAS RUDIMENTS From the basics to advanced patterns, learn every rudiment and enhance your drumming foundation. KIT VARIATIONS Break out from your practise pad and apply your new skills on the kit. EXERCISES AND WORKOUTS Keep your practice sessions dynamic and engaging with a variety of exercises and workouts. COURSES Whether you're a beginner or an advanced drummer, follow structured courses designed for all skill levels. PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE Maximize your practice time with guided courses that keep you progressing and motivated. BEAUTIFUL NOTATION Beautiful and easy to read notation. SMART METRONOME Built-in smart metronome adjusts tempo and time signature for you, letting you focus on playing. FULL PLAYBACK CONTROLS Hear how each exercise should sound with full playback controls. Adjust the metronome and tempo. Download Chops today and unleash your full drumming potential! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
BandSub
This app streamlines band collaboration by centralizing setlists, media, and communication. It offers native voice memo integration and a musician-centric interface for easy access to files, helping bands stay organized for rehearsals and performances.
- Native voice memo integration
- Centralized media and file sharing
- Integrated photo and asset library
- Unified communication for project updates
- Musician-centric interface
- Setlist management
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Stop chasing setlists in messy group chats and scattered files. BandSub is the all-in-one collaboration hub designed specifically for bands and musical collectives to stay in sync, organized, and ready to play. Key Features: Native Voice Memo Integration: Effortlessly bridge the gap between inspiration and collaboration. Share raw recordings directly from the iOS Voice Memos app into your band’s secure file library. Centralized Media & File Sharing: Upload and organize demos and cover art. Integrated Photo & Asset Library: Use the native iOS Photo Picker to upload cover art, gear shots, or event posters directly from your device's library. Unified Communication: Keep your crew informed with dedicated project updates and real-time coordination. Streamlined Navigation: A refined, musician-centric interface designed for fast access to your files when you're in the studio or on stage. Whether you’re prepping for a world tour or just your next garage rehearsal, BandSub removes the digital friction so you can focus on the music. An Echo Space original. From the studio to the stage, we build the tools that keep the show running.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BandSub at none against Chops's 4. BandSub also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Chops's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Chops sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BandSub asks for nothing beyond the download.
BandSub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chops has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Chops ships an update every 3 weeks, BandSub every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chops | BandSub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Staves | Oscar Rivas Franco |
Customer experience
Chops
BandSub
In-app purchases
Chops
- Chops Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Education Subscription (Yearly)$12.991 Year
- Chops Subscription (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$69.99
BandSub
No in-app purchases
