Comparison

Chopsy vs Drumloom

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

Head to head
About

Chopsy

Features
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Chopsy is an AI-powered drum coach designed to help drummers build real skills through structured, effective practice. Created by drummers for drummers, Chopsy combines intelligent coaching with a comprehensive exercise library and automated practice tools to support consistent progress at any level. It removes guesswork and replaces it with a clear, focused practice system. AI-powered practice system Chopsy uses AI to generate personalized practice routines based on your level, goals, and progress. The built-in coach creates structured sessions instantly, so you always know what to practice next. Automated Practice Mode Turn exercises into focused practice sessions with automatic tempo control. Set your BPM range and let Chopsy increase or decrease the tempo during the session, helping you build speed progressively, slow things down when needed, and practice with greater consistency and control. Comprehensive exercise library Develop foundational and advanced drumming skills with exercises for: Beats and grooves Fills and transitions Gospel chops Warmups and technical drills All 40 Percussive Arts Society International Drum Rudiments Exercises are designed for both hands and feet, helping you build independence, coordination, speed, control, and accuracy across the entire drum kit. Multiple styles and techniques Practice across different musical styles and drumming approaches. Expand your vocabulary and apply skills in real musical contexts, not just isolated technical exercises. Adaptive learning experience Chopsy adapts to your playing level and guides your progress from basic patterns to complex combinations and advanced techniques. As your skills improve, your practice routine evolves with you. Two interface modes for every level Beginner mode — simple, intuitive, and fully guided. No need to read sheet music. Focus on playing, timing, and coordination without worrying about notation. Advanced mode — includes drum notation for deeper understanding, precision, and detailed control over exercises and patterns. Focus on timing, groove, and control Structured drills and tempo-based practice help improve timing consistency, rhythmic accuracy, speed, and overall groove. The goal is to develop not only technical ability but also musical feel. Practice anywhere Use Chopsy with: A full drum kit A practice pad Stay consistent whether you are at home, in a studio, or on the go. Built for real progress Chopsy replaces unstructured practice with a clear, goal-driven system focused on measurable improvement. By combining AI-powered coaching, automated tempo sessions, structured routines, and a diverse exercise library, Chopsy helps drummers stay focused, motivated, and continuously improving. Privacy Policy: https://chopsy.netlify.app/privacy_policy/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Drumloom

This app provides drummers with a comprehensive practice tool, featuring a precise metronome, over 1,000 exercises, and a notation editor. It allows users to create custom routines with tempo changes and rests, and even convert sheet music images into playable notation.

Highlights
  • Precise metronome with advanced settings
  • Over 1,000 drum exercises and grooves
  • Cursor-synced notation with distinct voices
  • Customizable practice routines with tempo changes
  • Notation editor for creating custom patterns
  • Convert sheet music images to playable notation
  • MIDI and MusicXML import/export
Features
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Drumloom is a practice instrument for drummers. Start with a precise metronome. Open an exercise, hear the pattern and follow the notation. Build routines that run tempo changes, repeats and rests for you — every transition stays on the bar. Write your own patterns, or turn a screenshot, photo or PDF of a chart into playable notation What you get: - A focused drum metronome with meters, subdivisions, accents, separate levels and a live beat/count display - More than 1,000 exercises across singles, rudiments, stickings, left hand, kick patterns, grooves and fills - Cursor-synced notation and distinct right- and left-hand voices - Ghost notes, flams, drags, accents, swing and full-kit playback - Polyrhythms and polymeters with up to four layers - Bar-accurate routines with count-in, tempo steps, rests and voice cues - A notation editor and step sequencer to write your own patterns and fills, plus fresh random suggestions - Turn a screenshot, photo or PDF of a chart into playable notation - Import and export your patterns and fills as MIDI or MusicXML files - Record live from your MIDI drum kit - Sync tempo with other apps and gear over Ableton Link - Streaks, weekly goals, session history and tempo PRs - Private iCloud sync plus file backup - Dark and light appearance, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver The core stays free: the standard metronome, a playable exercise in every main category, a daily library rotation and one basic practice routine. Drumloom Pro unlocks everything with one lifetime purchase. No subscription. Ever. Your practice data stays on your devices and in your private iCloud container. Drumloom includes no advertising or tracking SDK.

Screenshots

Chopsy4 screens
Drumloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drumloom at every 11 days against Chopsy's every 2 months. Chopsy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Chopsy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Drumloom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chopsy ships an update every 2 months, Drumloom every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Chopsy versus Drumloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChopsyDrumloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiarhei HvazdouEugen Schott

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Chopsy

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Pro with 7-day free trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Pro1 Year trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Drumloom

One-time1
  • Drumloom Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Chopsy free?
Chopsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drumloom free?
Drumloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chopsy or Drumloom have ads?
Neither Chopsy nor Drumloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chopsy or Drumloom?
Chopsy ships an update every 2 months, and Drumloom every 11 days. Most recently, Chopsy was updated on October 14, 2026 and Drumloom on October 31, 2026.

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