# Pop Drummer vs String Ledger

The clearest difference is ads: Pop Drummer at none against String Ledger's shown. Pop Drummer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (236 vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pop Drummer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and String Ledger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pop Drummer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pop Drummer has 236 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Pop Drummer's written reviews are positive against 80% of String Ledger's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop Drummer | String Ledger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-drummer-real-drum-machine/id6746682415/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-ledger/id6773358381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 364 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) | [Larry Riker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059278226) |

## 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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


### String Ledger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-ledger/id6773358381)

Organize your music instruments and gear with detailed logging, maintenance tracking, and gig list creation. Generate insurance-ready reports and assign beneficiaries for your collection.

**Highlights:** Catalog instruments and gear, Track strings and maintenance, Create gig lists, Generate insurance reports, Assign beneficiaries, Log purchase and current value

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| String Ledger Collector | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly (Loyalty) | $2.99 | per month |
| String Ledger Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Collector Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual (Loyalty) | $29.99 | per year |
| String Ledger Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop Drummer free?

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

### Is String Ledger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pop Drummer or String Ledger?

Pop Drummer is rated higher. Pop Drummer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while String Ledger averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pop Drummer or String Ledger have ads?

String Ledger shows ads; Pop Drummer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pop Drummer or String Ledger?

Pop Drummer ships an update fortnightly, and String Ledger fortnightly. Most recently, Pop Drummer was updated on October 14, 2026 and String Ledger on October 15, 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.*