# Drum Starz vs PlayDrum

The clearest difference is ads: PlayDrum at none against Drum Starz's shown. PlayDrum also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Drum Starz's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Starz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlayDrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlayDrum holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Drum Starz's written reviews are positive against 75% of PlayDrum's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Drum Starz ships an update every 8 days, PlayDrum every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Starz | PlayDrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-starz/id663577587/reviews) | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playdrum/id916422418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) | [Maimaitiming Abudukadier](https://appshunter.io/developer/916422417) |

## 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 |


### PlayDrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playdrum/id916422418)

This app provides a realistic drumming experience for musicians of all levels. It features multiple drum kits, an intuitive interface, and interactive tutorials to help you learn. You can also play along to your favorite music and use it as a MIDI controller.

**Highlights:** Intuitive and customizable interface, Multi-touch support for responsive play, Multiple professional drum kits, Interactive tutorial for beginners, Play along to your music library, MIDI controller functionality

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Unlock All Drum Kits" | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Starz free?

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

### Is PlayDrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drum Starz or PlayDrum?

PlayDrum is rated higher. Drum Starz averages 4.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while PlayDrum averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do Drum Starz or PlayDrum have ads?

Drum Starz shows ads; PlayDrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Starz or PlayDrum?

Drum Starz ships an update every 8 days, and PlayDrum every 5 weeks. Most recently, Drum Starz was updated on October 23, 2026 and PlayDrum on October 21, 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.*