# EarDrum vs DrumShed

The clearest difference is update cadence: DrumShed at daily against EarDrum's every 5 days. DrumShed also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 3). EarDrum's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EarDrum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DrumShed sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 DrumShed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

EarDrum ships an update every 5 days, DrumShed daily. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EarDrum | DrumShed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eardrum-drum-practice-studio/id6755543411/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumshed/id6760946271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 106 MB | 63 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) | [DrumShed LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886964552) |

## 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 |


### DrumShed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumshed/id6760946271)

Create, practice, and share drum beats and fills with a guided wizard and AI co-pilot. Features a free, full-featured metronome and structured practice drills. Track progress and connect with a community of drummers.

**Highlights:** Beat and fill creation wizard, AI practice co-pilot (beta), Full-featured metronome (free), Structured metronome drills, Community sharing and browsing, Progress tracking and achievements, Guided practice paths

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $5.99 | per month |
| All Access Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| AI Credit Top-Up | $9.99 | one-time |
| Founding Member Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EarDrum free?

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

### Is DrumShed free?

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

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

EarDrum and DrumShed are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do EarDrum or DrumShed have ads?

Neither EarDrum nor DrumShed shows ads.

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

EarDrum ships an update every 5 days, and DrumShed daily. Most recently, EarDrum was updated on September 24, 2026 and DrumShed on September 24, 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.*