DrumStrike vs Pulse Vector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DrumStrike
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Play drums along the incoming notes on the highway — time your hits to the lane markers and score big! Bring your own songs: this app supports Pro-Drums, 4-Lane and 5-Lane files that are widely used in the rhythm game community (notes.mid, song.ini, song.ogg in a folder, plus .chart files). Drag and drop those file folders into the app folder to play along and practice your grooves and fills! Enjoy an ultra-easy song menu: Our menu is built for speed. After loading, all your songs are instantly displayed. Scroll, filter, and sort the list, then simply tap once on a track to start playing. Activate Auto-Play for a continuous groove - after finishing a song the next song is automatically loaded. No complicated menus! Connect your e-Drumkit with your iPhone or iPads using a USB adapter. The app automatically detects class-compliant USB-MIDI eDrum kits. Via the Settings menu you can create or update the MIDI Mapping to assign each pad or cymbal of your e-drum kit to a lane or symbol in the game — fully customizable! During play you can use the buttons at the top to pause / play, restart, toggle the highway on/off, increase/decrease the speed or add the song to your favorites list. The A-B Loop button lets you repeat a selected section of a song or audio track. Press it once to set the start point ("A") and again to set the end point ("B"). The audio and notes will then loop continuously between those points until you stop or press the button a third time to clear the loop. Great for practice! Support for Multitrack songs: include separate audio tracks for each instrument and vocal part, such as drums, bass, guitar, and vocals. While playing a multitrack song, you can use the multitrack controls to turn individual instruments or vocals on or off, letting you customize the mix to your liking. Build custom playlists: Tap the Plus button to create one and easily add your imported songs. Play through your entire custom song list with a single button press.
Pulse Vector
A fast-paced rhythm arcade game where you swipe to throw a disc, eliminate enemies, and survive waves. Timing your throws to the beat is crucial for high scores. Unlock cosmetic customizations through gameplay and achievements.
- Rhythm-based swipe gameplay
- Escalating difficulty
- Account sign-in for progress tracking
- Global and weekly leaderboards
- Private competition groups
- Cosmetic unlocks
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Pulse Vector is a fast-paced rhythm arcade game where precision, timing, and flow matter. Swipe to throw your disc, eliminate incoming enemies, and survive wave after wave as the tempo intensifies. Timing your throws to the beat is required to take down enemies and accumulate long chains and pushes your score higher, rewarding rhythm and control over button-mashing. Play instantly as a guest or sign in to track your progress, compete on leaderboards, and unlock visual customizations. Earn cosmetic disc styles, trails, and effects through gameplay, achievements, referrals, and weekly challenges - all purely visual, with no gameplay advantage. Features: - Rhythm-based swipe gameplay with escalating difficulty - Optional account sign-in (Sign in with Apple, Google, or email) - Global and weekly leaderboards - Private competition groups with friends - Referral rewards and cosmetic unlocks - Optional rewarded ads for bonus in-game currency - No pay-to-win mechanics Pulse Vector is designed for quick sessions or long runs - whether you're chasing a high score, perfecting your rhythm, or just enjoying the flow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pulse Vector at every 3 days against DrumStrike's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DrumStrike ships an update every 9 days, Pulse Vector every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DrumStrike | Pulse Vector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 396 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rob Oorlog | Frederick Tee |
In-app purchases
DrumStrike
No in-app purchases
Pulse Vector
No in-app purchases









