# Play Drums! vs Classic Drum

The clearest difference is rating: Classic Drum at 4.5 against Play Drums!'s 3.7. Classic Drum also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play Drums! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Classic Drum sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Classic Drum holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Drum has 2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Play Drums!'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Classic Drum's.

Play Drums! ships an update every 4 months, Classic Drum weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Drums! | Classic Drum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-drums/id668258736/reviews) | **[4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-drum-electronic-drums/id1269701118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) | [KOLB SISTEMAS - EIRELI](https://appshunter.io/developer/550920932) |

## 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 |


### Classic Drum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-drum-electronic-drums/id1269701118)

Learn and play drums on your smartphone or tablet with a wide variety of instruments and lessons. Customize your drum set, record your performances, and share them with friends. Ideal for both beginners and experienced players looking for a portable drumming solution.

**Highlights:** Over 100 drum lessons, Realistic 3D drum kits, Customizable drum sets, Studio-quality audio, Export recordings to MP3, Share performances on social media, MIDI support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Version - 3 Days Free | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| half-yearly subscription | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Version | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Fun and cool sounds
- 🤗 Helps with anxiety and relaxation
- 👍 Great for drummers and non-drummers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads and paywalls
- 🔇 Audio issues like lag and delay
- 🤯 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with downloading certain drum sets
- App crashing or not opening after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more drum options and sounds
- Improve integration with music apps
- Add ability to hide the menu bar


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play Drums! free?

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

### Is Classic Drum free?

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

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

Classic Drum is rated higher. Play Drums! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Classic Drum averages 4.5 from 2K ratings.

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

Both Play Drums! and Classic Drum show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Play Drums! or Classic Drum?

Play Drums! ships an update every 4 months, and Classic Drum weekly. Most recently, Play Drums! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Classic Drum on October 29, 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.*