Comparison

AirDrums vs Hi Drum

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

Head to head
About

AirDrums

Features
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Turn your phone into a motion-controlled drum instrument. Air Drums lets you play drums using nothing but your arm movements and your phone’s sensors. Each horizontal zone represents a different drum sound, and a fast downward motion triggers a hit β€” just like striking a real drum. No buttons. No tapping. Just movement, rhythm, and sound. How it works Rotate your phone to select a drum zone Swing your arm downward to hit Hit harder β†’ louder sound Smooth motion trail shows your rhythm visually Drum zones Note 1: Floor Tom Note 2: Bass Drum Note 3: Snare Drum Note 4: Cymbal Features Motion-based drum playing using device sensors Real-time audio with velocity-sensitive volume Clean, minimal black-and-white visual design Smooth motion trail that fades naturally No ads, no clutter, no learning curve Perfect for: Musicians Rhythm practice Creative play Exploring motion-based music interaction Put on your headphones, move your arm, and feel the rhythm in the air.

About

Hi Drum

Features
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Hi Drum turns your iPhone and iPad into a professional electronic drum kit β€” fully featured, studio-quality sound, and a virtual band always ready to play with you. Whether you're a seasoned drummer or just picking up the sticks for the first time, Hi Drum delivers a real music-making experience β€” no rehearsal room, no band required. β€” COMPLETE ELECTRONIC DRUM KIT Intuitive interface, responsive pads, ultra-low latency. Play instantly with a variety of kits: Rock, Jazz. Each kit is recorded and processed to studio standards. β€” MIDI CONTROLLER SUPPORT Hi Drum supports MIDI controller connection via USB. The app automatically detects your device and maps the pads within seconds β€” no complex setup required. Compatible with most popular MIDI drum pads and electronic drum kits available today. β€” CREATE A VIRTUAL BAND Pick your instruments, choose a genre, and start playing. Hi Drum's virtual band features drums, beats, and vocals β€” all automatically following your rhythm and tempo in real time. Hi Drum β€” No rehearsal room. No band. Just music, starting right here.

Screenshots

AirDrums3 screens
Hi Drum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AirDrums at none against Hi Drum's shown. Hi Drum's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
AirDrums versus Hi Drum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirDrumsHi Drum
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.515.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMIRHAN SIMSEKNguyen Hieu

In-app purchases

None

AirDrums

No in-app purchases

None

Hi Drum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirDrums free?
AirDrums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hi Drum free?
Hi Drum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirDrums or Hi Drum have ads?
Hi Drum shows ads; AirDrums does not.

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