# Chops vs Drumr Notate

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drumr Notate at every 2 days against Chops's every 3 weeks. Chops's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 4) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chops sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Drumr Notate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chops against 4.8 for Drumr Notate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Chops ships an update every 3 weeks, Drumr Notate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chops | Drumr Notate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chops-drum-rudiments/id6566195057/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumr-notate-drum-notation/id6791675587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Staves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758758328) | [Drumr Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885531613) |

## What reviewers say

### Chops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chops-drum-rudiments/id6566195057)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chops Subscription (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Education Subscription (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| Chops Subscription (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### Drumr Notate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumr-notate-drum-notation/id6791675587)

Create and share drum music compositions quickly. This app offers a comprehensive set of notation tools for various drum instruments, allowing you to hear your music and export it as a PDF or MusicXML file. It integrates with a practice tool for enhanced learning.

**Highlights:** Compose drum music with detailed notation, Multiple instrument palettes (Drum Kit, Marching Snare, Tenors, Bassline), Playback with built-in drum sounds, Export scores as PDF and MusicXML, Integrates with Drumr for interactive practice, Keyboard shortcuts and intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chops free?

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

### Is Drumr Notate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chops or Drumr Notate?

Drumr Notate is rated higher. Chops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Drumr Notate averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Chops or Drumr Notate have ads?

Neither Chops nor Drumr Notate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chops or Drumr Notate?

Chops ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drumr Notate every 2 days. Most recently, Chops was updated on October 11, 2026 and Drumr Notate on October 14, 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.*