Comparison

Drum Rudiments Trainer vs StickPulse

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

Head to head
About

Drum Rudiments Trainer

This app provides a visual library of drum rudiments with a metronome and training statistics. It's designed for drummers of all levels, offering intuitive controls and various practice modes.

Highlights
  • Visual rudiment library
  • On/off metronome
  • Training time statistics
  • BPM constant and acceleration modes
  • Dark theme
  • Count-in option
Features
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As a beginner drummer myself and having some programming skills I've decided to create mobile application, where I can get easy access to paradiddles and other rudiments in a library with clearly visual representation, on/off metronome and training time statistics for each rudiment in a set. App designed for both beginners and experienced drummers. Hope it will be useful to other people as well. Reasons to try: - Easy and intuitive controls - No need to know drum musical notation - Vertical musical tracker-type visual representation - Dark theme to save your device battery - BPM constant and acceleration modes - Prevention of display sleep mode when training - Slightly different snare sound samples for left and right hand strokes - Different normal, accents, flam and drag stroke sounds - Metronome sound and visual blink option with individual volume control - Time stats for every rudiments and overall training time - BPM from 10 for very beginners to 320 as hell - Count-in option - Metronome sound only mode - Drums sound only mode - Silent mode - Chance to training with no pad and sticks - just your hands and knees - Sufficient font size for people with eye issues

About

StickPulse

Features
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StickPulse - Professional Drum Timing Analyzer Transform your drumming with real-time timing analysis that helps you develop precision, consistency, and unshakeable pocket. StickPulse is the professional practice tool that shows you exactly where your timing needs work and helps you fix it. INSTANT TIMING FEEDBACK See your timing in real-time as you play. Every hit is analyzed and color-coded: green for locked-in, orange for early, red for late. No more guessing if you are rushing or dragging - StickPulse shows you the truth, down to the millisecond. RUDIMENT TRAINER Master 40 essential rudiments with guided practice sessions: Single and Double Stroke Rolls Paradiddles and Flams Drags, Ruffs and Ratamacues Swiss Triplets and Inverted Paradiddles And many more Each rudiment displays standard music notation with sticking patterns. Practice at any tempo from 40-300 BPM with an integrated metronome. Get scored on accuracy, consistency, and dynamics after every take. DETAILED ANALYSIS After each practice session, dive deep into your performance: Overall timing score and consistency grade Hit-by-hit timing deviation charts Early vs. late percentage breakdown Groove heatmap showing your tendencies Average deviation and tightness metrics Visual waveform with transient markers See exactly which hits were off and by how much. Track your improvement session over session. PRACTICE TOOLS High-precision metronome (40-300 BPM) Count-off before recording starts Adjustable input sensitivity Real-time waveform display Session recording and playback Personal best tracking per rudiment EXPORT AND SHARE (PRO) PDF practice reports with charts and statistics CSV data export for detailed analysis Audio file export of your sessions Share your progress with teachers or bandmates PRO FEATURES Unlock the complete StickPulse experience: Unlimited saved sessions (free: 3 sessions) Full timing analysis suite with advanced charts PDF, CSV, and audio export Detailed deviation statistics and histograms Session comparison and progress tracking Priority feature updates Free trial included - experience Pro features for 7 days. WHO IT IS FOR Drummers serious about improving timing Students working with drum teachers Professionals maintaining performance standards Marching percussionists perfecting ensemble timing Anyone practicing rudiments or pad work HOW IT WORKS Select a rudiment or start a free practice session Tap record and play along with the metronome Get instant timing feedback with color-coded hits Review detailed analysis and statistics Track your progress over time TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE Real-time audio processing with low latency Advanced transient detection algorithms Optimized for practice pads, snare drums, and acoustic kits Works in any practice space (quiet environment recommended) No internet connection required PRIVACY AND QUALITY All audio processing happens on your device No ads, ever - we respect your practice time Your recordings stay private unless you choose to share Professional-grade audio analysis COMING SOON Full drum kit classification (kick, snare, hi-hat) AI-powered coaching feedback Practice loop mode with tempo detection Weekly improvement reports Session goals and achievement tracking Apple Watch integration for stick motion tracking REQUIREMENTS iOS 26.0 or later iPhone (iPad version coming soon) Microphone access Headphones recommended START YOUR JOURNEY Whether you are a beginner learning your first paradiddle or a pro maintaining world-class chops, StickPulse gives you the feedback you need to improve. Download now and discover what precision really feels like. Your timing matters. Make every hit count with StickPulse. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Drum Rudiments Trainer4 screens
StickPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StickPulse at none against Drum Rudiments Trainer's shown. StickPulse also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). Drum Rudiments Trainer's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Drum Rudiments Trainer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and StickPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drum Rudiments Trainer ships an update every 10 months, StickPulse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drum Rudiments Trainer versus StickPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum Rudiments TrainerStickPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir PersidskiyJoshua Harrison

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Drum Rudiments Trainer

One-time3
  • DRT Remove Ads$4.99
  • DRT Unlock Editor$4.99
  • DRT Bundle (Ads + Editor)$7.99
2 purchases

StickPulse

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Drum Rudiments Trainer free?
Drum Rudiments Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StickPulse free?
StickPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drum Rudiments Trainer or StickPulse have ads?
Drum Rudiments Trainer shows ads; StickPulse does not.
Which is updated more often, Drum Rudiments Trainer or StickPulse?
Drum Rudiments Trainer ships an update every 10 months, and StickPulse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drum Rudiments Trainer was updated on October 19, 2026 and StickPulse on October 12, 2026.

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