# Drumr vs Beam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drumr at 86% against Beam's 12%. Drumr also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Beam's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drumr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drumr has 95 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Drumr's written reviews are positive against 12% of Beam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Drumr ships an update daily, Beam every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drumr | Beam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumr-learn-and-practice-drums/id6739002178/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-powered-by-arc/id6762746253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 11.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 173 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drumr Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885531613) | [Ultimate Drill Book](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455826723) |

## What reviewers say

### Drumr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumr-learn-and-practice-drums/id6739002178)

This app offers a comprehensive platform for drummers to learn and practice. It features professional drum sounds, visual feedback tools, and personalized practice guidance. Users can record their sessions, analyze performance, and access a vast library of scores for various drumming styles.

**Highlights:** Real-time note highlighting (SnapCursor), Full kit visual feedback (KitView), Animated marching basslines (BasslineView), Personalized practice recommendations (Drumr Coach), Session recording and review, Performance analysis for e-drums, Play-along drumless tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $79.99 | per year |


### Beam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-powered-by-arc/id6762746253)

This app provides ensembles with tools to organize, annotate, and perform music collaboratively. It streamlines rehearsal processes, allowing for easy score management and shared annotation layers for different roles. Access a library of free sheet music and integrate with other tools for attendance and drill management.

**Highlights:** Interactive music organization, Score annotation tools, Customizable annotation layers, Sheet music library access, Attendance tracking integration, Seamless page management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drumr free?

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

### Is Beam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drumr or Beam?

Beam is rated higher. Drumr averages 4.4 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Beam averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Drumr or Beam have ads?

Neither Drumr nor Beam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drumr or Beam?

Drumr ships an update daily, and Beam every 5 days. Most recently, Drumr was updated on October 30, 2026 and Beam 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.*