EarDrum vs DrumWell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EarDrum
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.
- 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
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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 - 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 - Metronome with subdivision and time signature selection FOR EDUCATORS - Custom timing and ear training exercises, 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 different ways of reading drum parts - 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 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/
DrumWell
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: EarDrum 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
Both are free to download. EarDrum 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.
EarDrum ships an update every 5 days, DrumWell every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EarDrum | DrumWell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 616 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksiy Khmelyevskyy | Gabriel Pastel |
In-app purchases
EarDrum
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Annual14 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
DrumWell
- DrumWell Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month








