# EarDrum vs Ghost Beat

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ghost Beat at free against EarDrum's freemium. EarDrum's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EarDrum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Ghost Beat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EarDrum against 5.0 for Ghost Beat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

EarDrum ships an update every 5 days, Ghost Beat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EarDrum | Ghost Beat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eardrum-drum-practice-studio/id6755543411/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-beat-timing-trainer/id6760374042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksiy Khmelyevskyy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854527327) | [LANCE LAVERNE PEDERSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884181306) |

## What reviewers say

### EarDrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eardrum-drum-practice-studio/id6755543411)

This app provides drummers with tools for timing, rhythm training, and song learning. It offers real-time feedback, custom exercises, and progress tracking for both practice and teaching. Supports various drum setups and import options.

**Highlights:** Timing and rudiment exercises, Ear training and memory exercises, MIDI song import and play-along, Real-time visual timing feedback, Velocity feedback for dynamics, Customizable exercises for educators, Progress tracking dashboard

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Ghost Beat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-beat-timing-trainer/id6760374042)

This app challenges your internal rhythm by making metronome beats disappear. It helps you maintain tempo by ear and provides a score based on your accuracy. Features include customizable beat patterns, random mutes, and a speed trainer.

**Highlights:** Disappearing beat patterns, Random beat muting, Accurate timing score with deviation, Automatic speed trainer, Practice tracking and history, Multiple click sounds and pitch shifting, Support for various time signatures and subdivisions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghost Beat Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EarDrum free?

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

### Is Ghost Beat free?

Ghost Beat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EarDrum or Ghost Beat?

EarDrum and Ghost Beat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do EarDrum or Ghost Beat have ads?

Neither EarDrum nor Ghost Beat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EarDrum or Ghost Beat?

EarDrum ships an update every 5 days, and Ghost Beat every 3 weeks. Most recently, EarDrum was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ghost Beat on July 9, 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.*