# Play Drums! vs Drum Set

The clearest difference is rating: Play Drums! at 3.7 against Drum Set's 2.9. Drum Set's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play Drums! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Drum Set asks for nothing beyond the download.

Play Drums! holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Play Drums!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Drum Set's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Drums! | Drum Set |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-drums/id668258736/reviews)** | [2.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-set-high-quality/id1116370556/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 84 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) | [祥祎 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071522659) |

## What reviewers say

### Play Drums!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-drums/id668258736)

Experience a futuristic rhythm game inspired by 80s electronic drum kits and EDM. Tap colorful hexagons in time with the music to score points and improve your rhythmic abilities. Choose from various difficulty levels, songs, and drum kits.

**Highlights:** Rhythm game with EDM music, Beginner and advanced difficulty levels, Multiple drum kits and songs, Professionally recorded stereo sounds, Hi-resolution graphics, Lefty mode for reversed layout

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| London House | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rocket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cephalopod | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Scorpion | $0.99 | one-time |


### Drum Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-set-high-quality/id1116370556)

This app simulates a drum kit, allowing users to play various percussion instruments like drums and cymbals. It details the components of a standard drum set and how they are played, offering a virtual experience for aspiring or practicing drummers.

**Highlights:** Simulates a drum kit, Includes drums and cymbals, Details standard drum set components, Explains playing methods, Virtual percussion instrument experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play Drums! free?

Play Drums! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drum Set free?

Drum Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Play Drums! or Drum Set?

Play Drums! is rated higher. Play Drums! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Drum Set averages 2.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Play Drums! or Drum Set have ads?

Play Drums! shows ads; Drum Set does not.

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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.*