Comparison

Ear Drum vs DrumWell

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

Head to head
About

Ear Drum

This app provides drummers with tools to improve timing, ear training, and musical memory. It offers structured practice routines, real-time feedback on hits, and the ability to import songs and create custom exercises. Designed for both individual practice and music education.

Highlights
  • Real-time timing and velocity feedback
  • Growing library of timing exercises and rudiments
  • Daily routine generation
  • Ear training exercises
  • MIDI and Clone Hero song import
  • Drumless play-along tracks
  • Progress tracking and dashboard
Features
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EarDrum is an all-in-one drum practice app, built by a drummer for drummers. Improve your timing and groove, train active listening and musical memory, and learn the songs you love. Whether you're practicing at home or building lessons for your students, EarDrum gives your practice structure — and real-time feedback on every hit you play. Use it with your electronic drums, MIDI controller, practice pad, or on-screen kit — import MIDI files and Clone Hero charts, create custom exercises, and track progress over time. FOR DRUMMERS - Growing library of timing exercises and rudiments for subdivisions, accents, grooves, independence, and double bass - Daily routines generated for your level — a balanced mix of rudiments, exercises and ear training, ready to play - Collections that play your chosen exercises back-to-back — for building structured, repeatable practice routines - Ear training exercises of increasing complexity — recognize rhythms by ear and play them back from memory - A short Getting Started course for building rhythmic foundations - Tempo-changing sessions that build speed, control, and endurance - Focused practice built from the song sections you're learning, teacher assignments, or drum book exercises - MIDI song import for play-along practice with looping and custom sections - Clone Hero song import — play community drum charts at the difficulty you choose - Drumless play-along — dial down the drums to get a drumless version of a song and play the part yourself - Metronome and click track with silent bars (gap click), subdivisions and time signatures FOR EDUCATORS - Custom timing and ear training exercises for your drum lessons, from simple patterns to multi-bar phrases, tailored to your students - A simple, fast sequencer-style exercise builder - Shareable exercise links your students or followers can import and practice in the app PLAY YOUR WAY - Support for e-drums via USB or Bluetooth MIDI, a practice pad using the built-in mic, or virtual drums on screen - DAW-grid and sheet music views for reading drum parts — an alternative to drum tabs - Adjustable tempo, repeat settings, and volume levels TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Real-time visual timing feedback — see whether notes land early, late, or on time - Velocity feedback for dynamics exercises — train the stroke technique behind clean, consistent accents, taps, and ghost notes - Comprehensive session results with rushing/dragging analysis and accuracy/velocity charts - A practice dashboard with history, streaks, total time practiced, and recent sessions EarDrum is more than a metronome or a rhythm game. It's a practice studio and rhythm trainer for drummers, percussionists, teachers, and anyone serious about rhythm — a place to become a better musician. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://ear-drum.app/privacy/

About

DrumWell

Features
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DrumWell takes the guesswork out of drum practice. Choose your session length and level, then create a balanced practice routine with one tap. DAILY PRACTICE Spend less time deciding what to work on and more time playing. Daily Practice builds a focused routine that can combine regular exercises, Timing Challenges, and Speed Training based on the time you have available. TIMING CHALLENGES Strengthen your internal clock with focused timing exercises designed to develop steadiness, control, and confidence behind the kit. SPEED TRAINING Build speed progressively instead of jumping straight to your target tempo. Speed Training guides you through structured tempo increases so you can develop technique with control. MUSICAL METRONOME Practice with musical backing tracks across multiple tempos. Choose from No Click, Quarter-Note Click, and Eighth-Note Click versions to hear the groove, lock in with the pulse, or test your time without a click. MAKE PRACTICE YOURS Create custom exercises and add reference images from your photo library, making it easy to keep your own practice material organized alongside DrumWell’s built-in exercises. Whether you have a few minutes or a full practice session, DrumWell helps you sit down, start playing, and make the time count. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ear Drum4 screens
DrumWell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Ear Drum at 4 against DrumWell's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ear Drum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DrumWell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ear Drum versus DrumWell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEar DrumDrumWell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB616 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksiy KhmelyevskyyGabriel Pastel

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ear Drum

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

DrumWell

Subscriptions1
  • DrumWell Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Ear Drum free?
Ear Drum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrumWell free?
DrumWell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ear Drum or DrumWell have ads?
Neither Ear Drum nor DrumWell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ear Drum or DrumWell?
Ear Drum ships an update every 6 days, and DrumWell every 6 days. Most recently, Ear Drum was updated on November 5, 2026 and DrumWell on October 31, 2026.

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