# Play Drums! vs Senstroke

The clearest difference is rating: Senstroke at 4.8 against Play Drums!'s 3.7. Senstroke also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Senstroke sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Senstroke holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Play Drums!'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Senstroke's.

Play Drums! ships an update every 4 months, Senstroke monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Drums! | Senstroke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-drums/id668258736/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senstroke/id1436290617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) | [Freeway team](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744520615) |

## 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 |


### Senstroke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senstroke/id1436290617)

Learn and play drums with realistic sensations using sensors and a mobile app. Practice rhythms, record sessions, and customize your kit without disturbing others. Ideal for beginners and experienced drummers alike.

**Highlights:** Play drums silently with sensors, Interactive rhythm learning, Record and export MIDI/audio, Customizable drum kit, Game and learning modes, Play along to favorite tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $120.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play Drums! free?

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

### Is Senstroke free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play Drums! or Senstroke?

Senstroke is rated higher. Play Drums! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Senstroke averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Play Drums! or Senstroke have ads?

Play Drums! shows ads; Senstroke does not.

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

Play Drums! ships an update every 4 months, and Senstroke monthly. Most recently, Play Drums! was updated on September 28, 2026 and Senstroke on October 3, 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.*