# DrumScore vs Drum Journal

The clearest difference is monetization model: DrumScore at free against Drum Journal's freemium. DrumScore also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Drum Journal's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrumScore sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Drum Journal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 DrumScore against 5.0 for Drum Journal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Journal has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

DrumScore ships an update every 3 days, Drum Journal weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumScore | Drum Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumscore-drum-sheet-music/id6758364061/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-journal-practice-routine/id6758671743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 78 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [少仙 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872550412) | [Porath Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832292304) |

## What reviewers say

### DrumScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumscore-drum-sheet-music/id6758364061)

Easily create and edit drum sheet music with an intuitive grid interface. Perfect for beginners and professionals to compose, practice, and share rhythms for any musical scenario. Export your creations as high-definition images or print them.

**Highlights:** Intuitive grid-based notation, Customizable drum set sounds, Real-time audio preview, Export to high-definition image, Cloud saving for access, Printable sheet music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | one-time |
| DrumScore Premium Quarterly | $9.99 | one-time |
| DrumScore Premium Annual | $34.99 | one-time |


### Drum Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-journal-practice-routine/id6758671743)

This app provides real-time feedback on your drumming practice using your device's microphone. It allows you to slow down or loop sections of YouTube drum videos and automatically tracks your practice sessions to help you monitor progress.

**Highlights:** Microphone-based sticking feedback, YouTube video playback with speed control, Section looping for practice, Automatic practice session tracking, Community-shared exercises, Progress monitoring and streaks

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrumScore free?

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

### Is Drum Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrumScore or Drum Journal?

DrumScore and Drum Journal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do DrumScore or Drum Journal have ads?

Neither DrumScore nor Drum Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrumScore or Drum Journal?

DrumScore ships an update every 3 days, and Drum Journal weekly. Most recently, DrumScore was updated on November 5, 2026 and Drum Journal on October 31, 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.*