# PercussionIQ vs The Percussion Conservatory

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Percussion Conservatory at none against PercussionIQ's 5. The Percussion Conservatory also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). PercussionIQ's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PercussionIQ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. The Percussion Conservatory asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PercussionIQ against 5.0 for The Percussion Conservatory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PercussionIQ has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PercussionIQ | The Percussion Conservatory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussioniq/id6744618184/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-percussion-conservatory/id6753069213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Percussion IQ, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808479577) | [Joshua Vonderheide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653296579) |

## What reviewers say

### PercussionIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussioniq/id6744618184)

This app offers advanced rhythmic training for percussionists using a grid methodology and intelligent practice tools. It helps users master complex polyrhythms, metric modulations, and rhythmic patterns with interactive features and a comprehensive library.

**Highlights:** GridLab Studio for custom rhythmic grids, Metric Modulation Calculator, Drum Smart Series library, IQ Methodology training, Advanced rhythmic variations, Save and load custom grids

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PercussionIQ | $2.99 | one-time |
| DSS World Class | $9.99 | one-time |
| DSS Open Class | $9.99 | one-time |
| DSS A-Class | $9.99 | one-time |
| Drum Smart Series | $29.99 | one-time |


### The Percussion Conservatory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-percussion-conservatory/id6753069213)

Access a comprehensive library of percussion education resources, including online courses, study guides, and masterclass archives. Engage with live streams and specialized programs to enhance your musical skills and achieve your performance goals.

**Highlights:** Online courses, Excerpt study guides, Masterclass archive, Livestreams, Repertoire resources, International intensive programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PercussionIQ free?

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

### Is The Percussion Conservatory free?

The Percussion Conservatory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PercussionIQ or The Percussion Conservatory?

PercussionIQ and The Percussion Conservatory are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do PercussionIQ or The Percussion Conservatory have ads?

Neither PercussionIQ nor The Percussion Conservatory shows ads.

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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.*