Comparison

e vs Beat Scribe

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

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About

e

Features
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e-DrumStudio is a rhythm game app that lets you connect your electronic drum kit to your smartphone and enjoy playing along with your favorite music. Play the drums along with popular songs from anime and artists, and see how accurately you perform with real-time scoring. From basic practice for beginners to skill development for advanced drummers, e-DrumStudio is designed for drummers of all levels. Enjoy a wide variety of songs, from the latest hits and popular anime songs to timeless classics, with new songs added regularly. ■ Key Features ・Supports electronic drum kits from major manufacturers ・Score and ranking displays ・Preview function that lets you repeatedly practice specific sections of a song ・Adjustable song tempo ・A wide selection of popular songs from artists, anime, and more, with new songs added regularly ■ Supported Electronic Drum Kits e-DrumStudio supports electronic drum kits from major manufacturers, including: ・Roland electronic drum kits ・YAMAHA electronic drum kits A wide range of models can be used via MIDI connection or a compatible interface. ※ Some models may require additional setup. ■ Free Plan You can enjoy e-DrumStudio with the Free Plan at no charge, with the following limitations: ・Each song can be played for up to 45 seconds ・Real-time performance judgment is available, but overall scores and rankings are not displayed ・Performance history is not saved ■ Premium Pass A Premium Pass (¥480/month) is required to play eligible songs in full. The Premium Pass includes a one-week free trial, so you can try it before being charged. ・Subscription Name: PremiumPass ・Subscription Period: 1 month (automatically renews) ・Free Trial Period: 1 week ・After the free trial ends, your Apple ID account will be charged ・Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period ・Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period ・You can manage or cancel your subscription from your App Store account settings after purchase ■ Enjoy Playing the Music You Love e-DrumStudio lets you play along with a wide variety of music, including popular J-POP songs and anime theme songs. By actually playing the drums along with songs you know and love, e-DrumStudio aims to make improving your drumming skills a fun and natural experience. ■ Terms of Use https://beattechlab.co.jp/edrumstudio/terms.html ■ Privacy Policy https://beattechlab.co.jp/edrumstudio/privacy.html ■ Contact For questions, bug reports, or feedback about the app, please contact us at: edrumstudio@beattechlab.co.jp

About

Beat Scribe

Easily tap out rhythms and hear them play back instantly on a musical staff. Build complex grooves by layering tracks, adjusting timing, and adding swing. Ideal for musicians, students, and teachers looking to sketch out ideas quickly.

Highlights
  • Tap notes and rests onto a musical staff
  • Layer grooves across multiple tracks
  • Instant playback and looping of patterns
  • Adjust rhythm feel with swing and nudging
  • Support for various time signatures
  • Built-in metronome
Features
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A metronome you can compose. A metronome gives you a click. Beat Scribe gives you the whole rhythm — written on a staff, looping back, in real note values you can actually read. Hear a rhythm in your head? Tap it in and hear it back in seconds — quarters, eighths, sixteenths, triplets, dotted notes and rests, not abstract grid squares. That link between the symbol and the sound is the point: practise reading what you play, or sketch a groove without picking up the instrument. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Tap a rhythm live on the pads, or place notes on the staff for exact notation • Drop in beamed rhythm cells — two eighths, four sixteenths, dotted figures and more • Hit play and loop it back instantly • Layer parts across tracks — ride, snare, hi-hat, bass drum, toms and cymbals • Shape the feel of each track — swing or shuffle (8th- or 16th-note), or nudge a part ahead of or behind the beat for a human push and pull • Work in any meter — 4/4, 3/4, 5/4 and beyond • Keep time with the built-in metronome • Share any groove as a playable link — free, and it plays in any browser • New here? A short guided tour walks you through it, replayable any time • Made for iPhone and iPad MADE FOR Drummers, musicians, students and teachers — reading practice, building a groove, or catching an idea before it disappears. FREE & PRO The free version gives you snare and hi-hat across two tracks, plus sharing — enough to build and play a real rhythm. Beat Scribe Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks the full kit, more tracks, save / load, and importing your own sounds.

Screenshots

e4 screens
Beat Scribe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: e at 15.0 against Beat Scribe's 17.0. 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. e sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Beat Scribe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

e ships an update weekly, Beat Scribe every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
e versus Beat Scribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBeat Scribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeatTechLab LLCVegan World

In-app purchases

1 purchases

e

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
1 purchases

Beat Scribe

One-time1
  • Beat Scribe Pro$8.99

Questions

Is e free?
e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beat Scribe free?
Beat Scribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do e or Beat Scribe have ads?
Neither e nor Beat Scribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, e or Beat Scribe?
e ships an update weekly, and Beat Scribe every 11 days. Most recently, e was updated on October 4, 2026 and Beat Scribe on September 24, 2026.

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