Comparison

DrumStrike vs Pulse Vector

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

Head to head
About

DrumStrike

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based swipe gameplay
  • Escalating difficulty
  • Account sign-in for progress tracking
  • Global and weekly leaderboards
  • Private competition groups
  • Cosmetic unlocks
Features
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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.

Screenshots

DrumStrike4 screens
Pulse Vector4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DrumStrike versus Pulse Vector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumStrikePulse Vector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size396 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob OorlogFrederick Tee

In-app purchases

None

DrumStrike

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse Vector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrumStrike free?
DrumStrike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Vector free?
Pulse Vector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DrumStrike or Pulse Vector have ads?
Neither DrumStrike nor Pulse Vector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumStrike or Pulse Vector?
DrumStrike ships an update every 9 days, and Pulse Vector every 3 days. Most recently, DrumStrike was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pulse Vector on October 24, 2026.

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