# EarDrum vs Drums

The clearest difference is update cadence: EarDrum at every 5 days against Drums's every 10 days. EarDrum also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 Drums sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Drums. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

EarDrum ships an update every 5 days, Drums every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EarDrum | Drums |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eardrum-drum-practice-studio/id6755543411/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-practice-grooves/id6760619314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 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 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksiy Khmelyevskyy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854527327) | [PETER ANTHONY SCHUSTER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885359429) |

## 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 |


### Drums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-practice-grooves/id6760619314)

Create personalized drum practice routines with a library of grooves. Follow along using grid or notation views, adjust tempo, and use the metronome to stay in rhythm.

**Highlights:** Practice routine creation, Library of drum grooves, Grid and notation views, Adjustable tempo, Built-in metronome

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EarDrum free?

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

### Is Drums free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EarDrum or Drums?

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

### Do EarDrum or Drums have ads?

Neither EarDrum nor Drums shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EarDrum or Drums?

EarDrum ships an update every 5 days, and Drums every 10 days. Most recently, EarDrum was updated on October 11, 2026 and Drums on October 8, 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.*