StickPulse vs Drums No Drums
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StickPulse
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StickPulse - Professional Drum Timing Analyzer Transform your drumming with real-time timing analysis that helps you develop precision, consistency, and unshakeable pocket. StickPulse is the professional practice tool that shows you exactly where your timing needs work and helps you fix it. INSTANT TIMING FEEDBACK See your timing in real-time as you play. Every hit is analyzed and color-coded: green for locked-in, orange for early, red for late. No more guessing if you are rushing or dragging - StickPulse shows you the truth, down to the millisecond. RUDIMENT TRAINER Master 40 essential rudiments with guided practice sessions: Single and Double Stroke Rolls Paradiddles and Flams Drags, Ruffs and Ratamacues Swiss Triplets and Inverted Paradiddles And many more Each rudiment displays standard music notation with sticking patterns. Practice at any tempo from 40-300 BPM with an integrated metronome. Get scored on accuracy, consistency, and dynamics after every take. DETAILED ANALYSIS After each practice session, dive deep into your performance: Overall timing score and consistency grade Hit-by-hit timing deviation charts Early vs. late percentage breakdown Groove heatmap showing your tendencies Average deviation and tightness metrics Visual waveform with transient markers See exactly which hits were off and by how much. Track your improvement session over session. PRACTICE TOOLS High-precision metronome (40-300 BPM) Count-off before recording starts Adjustable input sensitivity Real-time waveform display Session recording and playback Personal best tracking per rudiment EXPORT AND SHARE (PRO) PDF practice reports with charts and statistics CSV data export for detailed analysis Audio file export of your sessions Share your progress with teachers or bandmates PRO FEATURES Unlock the complete StickPulse experience: Unlimited saved sessions (free: 3 sessions) Full timing analysis suite with advanced charts PDF, CSV, and audio export Detailed deviation statistics and histograms Session comparison and progress tracking Priority feature updates Free trial included - experience Pro features for 7 days. WHO IT IS FOR Drummers serious about improving timing Students working with drum teachers Professionals maintaining performance standards Marching percussionists perfecting ensemble timing Anyone practicing rudiments or pad work HOW IT WORKS Select a rudiment or start a free practice session Tap record and play along with the metronome Get instant timing feedback with color-coded hits Review detailed analysis and statistics Track your progress over time TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE Real-time audio processing with low latency Advanced transient detection algorithms Optimized for practice pads, snare drums, and acoustic kits Works in any practice space (quiet environment recommended) No internet connection required PRIVACY AND QUALITY All audio processing happens on your device No ads, ever - we respect your practice time Your recordings stay private unless you choose to share Professional-grade audio analysis COMING SOON Full drum kit classification (kick, snare, hi-hat) AI-powered coaching feedback Practice loop mode with tempo detection Weekly improvement reports Session goals and achievement tracking Apple Watch integration for stick motion tracking REQUIREMENTS iOS 26.0 or later iPhone (iPad version coming soon) Microphone access Headphones recommended START YOUR JOURNEY Whether you are a beginner learning your first paradiddle or a pro maintaining world-class chops, StickPulse gives you the feedback you need to improve. Download now and discover what precision really feels like. Your timing matters. Make every hit count with StickPulse. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Drums No Drums
This app transforms any song into a drum practice tool by isolating drum tracks locally. It allows drummers to loop difficult sections, adjust playback speed, and record their performances. Import audio or video to practice with various stem mixes.
- Local drum track separation
- Multiple audio stem mixes
- Looping and speed control
- Performance recording
- AI-assisted song part detection
- Background audio playback
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Turn any imported song into a drum practice track. Drums No Drums helps drummers separate drums locally, loop hard parts, slow songs down, and record their performances with a focused player built for sticks-in-hand use. Import an audio file or video, then switch between Original, Drums Only, Drums Low, Bass + Drums, and No Drums. Use the waveform to scrub, capture loops, adjust speed, and jump to detected song parts like intro, verse, chorus, bridge, fill, and outro. Key features: - Local drum separation for supported songs - Drums Only, Drums Low, No Drums, Bass + Drums, and Original modes - Record & Review: capture your drums and play them back synced with the mix - Cached stems so processed songs reopen quickly - Waveform seeking, beat-snapped loop capture, and speed controls - On-device AI-assisted song parts for section practice - Optional synced metronome and haptic pulse - Import from Files, DRM-free audio files, direct audio links, and videos - Background audio and lock-screen controls Free includes 3 full practice songs. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited songs. Drums No Drums Pro: Monthly $2.99, Annual $19.99, or a one-time Lifetime unlock $39.99. Pro removes the 3-song limit for unlimited practice songs. Auto-renewing subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://drumsnodrums.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://drumsnodrums.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Drums No Drums at 17.0 against StickPulse's 26.0. 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. StickPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Drums No Drums sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | StickPulse | Drums No Drums |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joshua Harrison | Drum Starz |
In-app purchases
StickPulse
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
Drums No Drums
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Annual$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99









