Comparison

Talking Drum vs PlayBack

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

Head to head
About

Talking Drum

Features
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Talking Drum is an interactive music game designed for children. Young musicians can play musical tracks, add sound effects, record and play back their own voice to use it as a sound in the game. The simple and colorful design makes the experience intuitive and fun even for the youngest players. It encourages creativity, rhythm, and coordination, offering a safe, ad-free environment. Kids can play freely, explore sounds and musical combinations, or simply have fun listening to their recorded voice. Includes: • 4 interactive drum sets with unique sounds • 20 musical tracks from different genres • Voice recording and playback as sound effect • Interface designed for preschool age • No ads Join the world of Talking Drum and let the music come to life! 利用規約:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PlayBack

Test your musical instincts daily in this competitive ear training game. Answer questions within a time limit and with limited strikes to climb the leaderboards. Perfect for musicians preparing for exams or looking to sharpen their skills.

Highlights
  • Daily competitive sessions
  • Leaderboard rankings
  • Progress tracking
  • Timed challenges
  • Strike-based gameplay
  • Ear training for musicians
Features
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Welcome to PlayBack, the ultimate daily competition for your ears. Every day, musicians from around the world face the exact same challenge. You have 4 minutes and one goal: the top of the leaderboard. PlayBack is a high-stakes arena designed to sharpen your ears and test your musical instincts under pressure. Every 24 hours, a new set of questions is released. Everyone plays the same session. Do you have what it takes to get gold? THE RULES 4 MINUTES: The clock is ticking. Answer as many questions as you can. MISTAKES COST TIME: Precision matters. Each wrong note costs you 10 seconds. SILVER & GOLD LEAGUES: Not an expert yet? Start in Silver League and compete against players at your level. Ready for the ultimate challenge? Aim for Gold. INFINITE GLORY: Climb the daily and monthly leaderboards to prove your skills. WHY PLAYBACK? COMPETITIVE EAR TRAINING: Turn your practice into a sport. QUICK & ADDICTIVE: A high-intensity 4-minute sprint-perfect for your daily musical warm-up. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: Watch your scores improve as your melody and note recognition becomes second nature. MORE WAYS TO PLAY PLAY AGAINST THE COMPUTER: Want a head-to-head challenge anytime? Face off against a computer opponent and see if you can come out on top. PRACTICE MODE: Missed a note? Practice your mistakes, sharpen weak spots, and build the skills you need for your next run. STUDENT READY Preparing for ABRSM, AP Music Theory, or Conservatory classes? PlayBack is the ultimate tool to sharpen your aural skills. One daily session. One leaderboard. One chance to win. Are you ready to hit PlayBack? TERMS OF USE Please see https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Talking Drum4 screens
PlayBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: PlayBack at #126 against Talking Drum's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Talking Drum sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year and PlayBack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Drum ships an update every 10 days, PlayBack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Talking Drum versus PlayBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking DrumPlayBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank—#126 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB115 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGiuseppe GarassinoEnsemble Education

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Talking Drum

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription$11.991 Year
2 purchases

PlayBack

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.001 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$12.001 Year

Questions

Is Talking Drum free?
Talking Drum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayBack free?
PlayBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Talking Drum or PlayBack have ads?
Neither Talking Drum nor PlayBack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talking Drum or PlayBack?
Talking Drum ships an update every 10 days, and PlayBack fortnightly. Most recently, Talking Drum was updated on October 28, 2026 and PlayBack on November 5, 2026.

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