# Pop Drummer vs CoreTuner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoreTuner at none against Pop Drummer's 2. Pop Drummer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16 vs 26.2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pop Drummer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CoreTuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop Drummer | CoreTuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-drummer-real-drum-machine/id6746682415/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **256** | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 366 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) | [Cristian Montenegro Ossandon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860425413) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop Drummer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-drummer-real-drum-machine/id6746682415)

This app provides realistic acoustic drum sounds and editable grooves for musicians and creators. It offers multiple drummer styles, live performance pads, and extensive customization options for creating and performing pop rhythms. Supports AUv3 and standalone use.

**Highlights:** Realistic acoustic drum kits, Editable and customizable grooves, Multiple drummer styles, Live performance pads, AUv3 and standalone compatibility, MIDI control and export, Song arrangement mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Mix | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pop Drummer Full Access | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Responsive developer
- 👍 One-time purchase instead of subscription
- 👍 AUv3 and MIDI support
- 👍 Modern user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Issues with song mode
- 🤔 MIDI implementation could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- MIDI not working with some apps

**Requested features**

- Tap tempo MIDI control
- Cross-stick MIDI control


### CoreTuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coretuner/id6757485337)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop Drummer free?

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

### Is CoreTuner free?

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

### Do Pop Drummer or CoreTuner have ads?

Neither Pop Drummer nor CoreTuner 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.*