# Play Dead vs WatchDrumSet

The clearest difference is price: Play Dead at Free against WatchDrumSet's $1.99. Play Dead also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 1) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). WatchDrumSet's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). On ads there is nothing between them.

Play Dead is free to download; WatchDrumSet costs $1.99 up front. Play Dead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. WatchDrumSet asks for nothing beyond the download.

WatchDrumSet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play Dead has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Play Dead's written reviews are positive against 100% of WatchDrumSet's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Dead | WatchDrumSet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-dead-grateful-dead-app/id6747825801/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchdrumset/id6756467082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nugs.net enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/327248667) | [Robert Linnemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451987338) |

## What reviewers say

### Play Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-dead-grateful-dead-app/id6747825801)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Access a vast library of officially remastered live Grateful Dead concert recordings. Discover previously unreleased shows and exclusive hi-res audio, with new content added weekly. Stream across devices and enjoy the band's live legacy.

**Highlights:** Official Grateful Dead live recordings, Hi-res remastered audio, Exclusive 'Dead Drop' releases weekly, Previously CD-only shows now streaming, Vault organized by year, Cross-device listening with Apple CarPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### WatchDrumSet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchdrumset/id6756467082)

Experience a simulated drum set directly on your Apple Watch. Play along using the watch's speaker or connected Bluetooth devices for a lag-free musical experience.

**Highlights:** Simulated drum set, Apple Watch integration, Uses watch speaker, Supports Bluetooth devices, Lag-free audio

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play Dead free?

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

### Is WatchDrumSet free?

WatchDrumSet costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Play Dead or WatchDrumSet?

WatchDrumSet is rated higher. Play Dead averages 4.3 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while WatchDrumSet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Play Dead or WatchDrumSet have ads?

Neither Play Dead nor WatchDrumSet 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.*