Comparison

Drums Byear vs 174 Player Plus

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

Head to head
About

Drums Byear

Features
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Train your ears, improve your groove recognition, and learn to identify drum patterns without reading sheet music. Drums Byear is an interactive ear-training game designed for drummers and music enthusiasts. Instead of learning from traditional notation, you'll work with simple visual beat cards and train your listening skills by identifying missing drum hits. How it works 1. Listen to a drum beat. 2. One note on the beat card is hidden. 3. Analyze what you hear. 4. Guess the missing note's position. 5. Check your answer and improve your ear.
 The exercises gradually help you recognize common drum patterns, understand rhythmic relationships, and develop faster auditory recognition. Designed for real-world listening Drums don't always exist in isolation. Some exercises feature solo drum tracks, while others place the drums inside a full musical mix. This helps you learn to identify drum sounds even when they are blended with guitars, bass, vocals, and other instruments. Just like in real songs. Features • Interactive drum ear-training challenges • Simple visual beat cards. No sheet music required
 • Listen, analyze, and guess hidden notes
 • Learn common groove and rhythm patterns
 • Exercises with isolated drums and full songs
 • Immediate feedback after every answer
 • Beginner-friendly interface
 • Suitable for drummers of all skill levels
 Who is it for? • Beginner drummers learning rhythm • Intermediate players improving listening skills • Drum teachers and students • Musicians who want better rhythmic awareness • Anyone interested in developing a stronger musical ear
 Why Drums Byear? Most drum apps focus on technique, speed, or reading notation. Drums Byear focuses on something equally important: hearing and understanding what you play. By regularly identifying hidden notes and recognizing drum patterns, you'll build stronger listening skills that transfer directly to practice sessions, rehearsals, recording, and live performance. Listen. Analyze. Guess. Improve. Train your ears with Drums Byear.

About

174 Player Plus

This music player retunes your entire library to a soothing 174 Hz frequency, offering a unique listening experience. Create playlists, use a sleep timer, and enjoy seamless integration with your devices. Unlock additional frequencies with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Retunes music library to 174 Hz
  • Creates personalized playlists
  • Sleep timer function
  • iOS and CarPlay support
  • Full playback controls
  • Unlockable Solfeggio frequencies
Features
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Rediscover Your Music in 174Hz Tired of the standard 440Hz tuning? 174 Player Plus is a premium music player designed for listeners who seek a deeper, more calming connection to their audio. Using real-time processing, we retune your local music library to 174Hz—the frequency known as the "Foundation" of the Solfeggio scale. No waiting. No storage waste. Just hit play. Why Choose 174 Player Plus? Instant Retuning: Forget slow file conversions. Our engine retunes your 440Hz files to 174Hz in real-time as you listen. Save Storage: Unlike other apps, we don't create duplicate files. Your storage stays clean. Pure Focus: Zero ads, zero tracking, and no monthly subscriptions. Your sanctuary remains uninterrupted. On The Go: Full CarPlay and iOS integration means your healing frequencies follow you on your commute or at the gym. Key Features: Custom Playlists: Batch-add your favorite tracks to create the ultimate relaxation set. Sleep Timer: Drift off to soothing tones; the music fades out exactly when you want it to. Pro Controls: Includes Shuffle, Repeat, and full playback management. Expand Your Horizons: Ready to explore? Unlock the full Solfeggio Scale (including 432Hz, 528Hz, and more) via a single in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Drums Byear4 screens
174 Player Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drums Byear at none against 174 Player Plus's 11. 174 Player Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 174 Player Plus sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Drums Byear asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Drums Byear versus 174 Player Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrums Byear174 Player Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanna KotovaSYQEL INC

In-app purchases

None

Drums Byear

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

174 Player Plus

One-time11
  • Unlimited 174 Hz retuning forever.$19.99
  • Frequency - 396 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 432 Hz$19.99
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  • Frequency - 639 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 285 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 417 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 852 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 528 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 963 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 741 Hz$19.99
  • Solfeggio Core Bundle$59.99

Questions

Is Drums Byear free?
Drums Byear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 174 Player Plus free?
174 Player Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drums Byear or 174 Player Plus have ads?
Neither Drums Byear nor 174 Player Plus shows ads.

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