# Drum Starz vs Virtual Drums PRO

The clearest difference is rating: Drum Starz at 4.1 against Virtual Drums PRO's 2.0. Drum Starz also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 4). Virtual Drums PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Starz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Virtual Drums PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drum Starz holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Starz has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drum Starz ships an update every 8 days, Virtual Drums PRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Starz | Virtual Drums PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-starz/id663577587/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-drums-pro/id1004278033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) | [Quantis,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Starz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-starz/id663577587)

Learn to play various percussion instruments with interactive lessons and realistic sounds. Features include guided rhythm training, customizable effects, and multi-track recording. Suitable for all ages to develop basic rhythm and drumming skills.

**Highlights:** LearnNPlay rhythm training, Multiple percussion instruments, High fidelity drum sounds, Multi-track recording, Drum rudiment videos, Customizable sound effects, Play along to personal music

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Virtual Drums PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-drums-pro/id1004278033)

Experience an immersive drumming simulation with ultra-fast touch response. Choose from four distinct drum kits and create your own beats or play along to music. Features include a metronome and customizable backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Ultra-fast touch response, Four drum set types, High-quality recorded sounds, Multi-touch drumming, Adjustable metronome, Customizable background color

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Starz free?

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

### Is Virtual Drums PRO free?

Virtual Drums PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Starz or Virtual Drums PRO?

Drum Starz is rated higher. Drum Starz averages 4.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Virtual Drums PRO averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Drum Starz or Virtual Drums PRO have ads?

Drum Starz shows ads; Virtual Drums PRO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Starz or Virtual Drums PRO?

Drum Starz ships an update every 8 days, and Virtual Drums PRO every 2 months. Most recently, Drum Starz was updated on October 19, 2026 and Virtual Drums PRO on October 2, 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.*