Comparison

Drummer's Metronome vs GORILLA DRUM

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

Head to head
About

Drummer's Metronome

Features
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Built for drummers, not just musicians. Drummer's Metronome goes beyond basic click tracks with real drum sounds, customizable beat patterns, and setlist management for live performances. REAL DRUM SOUNDS Practice with kick, snare, hi-hat, and toms - not just boring clicks. Hear a groove while you work on your timing. CUSTOM BEAT PATTERNS Set different sounds and volumes for each beat. Create backbeats, hi-hat patterns, or design your own grooves. SETLIST MANAGEMENT Organize your songs with their tempos and patterns. Perfect for gigs - just tap and play. CLOUD SYNC (Pro) Your setlists sync across all your devices. Practice at home, perform on stage - everything's ready. ROCK-SOLID TIMING Professional-grade audio engine with sample-accurate timing. Keeps playing through calls and notifications. FEATURES: • Tempo range: 30-250 BPM • Time signatures: 1-9 beats per measure • 8 drum sounds: kick, snare, hi-hat (open/closed), toms, click, accent • Pattern presets: Standard, Backbeat, Hi-Hat, Custom • Haptic feedback option • Background audio • Dark mode optimized The app is completely free with all features included. If you enjoy it, you can support development through optional donations - one-time tips or monthly/yearly support. Perfect for: - Drum practice - Band rehearsals - Live performances - Recording sessions - Teaching Download now and start playing better time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drummersmetronome.app/privacy.html

About

GORILLA DRUM

Features
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【Practice】 ・Includes ready-to-play practice phrases such as 8-beat, 16-beat, and rudiments ・Easily adjust the tempo (BPM) and number of repetitions during practice ・Set the tempo (BPM) to gradually increase as you practice ・Choose which parts to hear, such as only the bass drum or snare, so you can focus on areas you want to improve 【Create】 ・Use the piano roll to enter individual drum sounds such as snare and bass drum ・Combine preset phrases to create your own original practice phrases 【Share】 ・Post the practice phrases you create ・GORILLAS members can preview phrases posted by other users and download their favorites for practice Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Drummer's Metronome4 screens
GORILLA DRUM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GORILLA DRUM at none against Drummer's Metronome's shown. Drummer's Metronome's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Drummer's Metronome sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GORILLA DRUM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drummer's Metronome ships an update every 4 days, GORILLA DRUM every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Drummer's Metronome versus GORILLA DRUM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrummer's MetronomeGORILLA DRUM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan HurzlmeierBouzer LLC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Drummer's Metronome

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Supporter$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Supporter$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Gold Supporter$3.991 Month
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  • Yearly Supporter$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Huge - Tip$99.99
3 purchases

GORILLA DRUM

Subscriptions2
  • GORILLAS Monthly Membership Plan$0.991 Month
  • GORILLAS Yearly Membership Plan$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Limits$9.99

Questions

Is Drummer's Metronome free?
Drummer's Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GORILLA DRUM free?
GORILLA DRUM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drummer's Metronome or GORILLA DRUM have ads?
Drummer's Metronome shows ads; GORILLA DRUM does not.
Which is updated more often, Drummer's Metronome or GORILLA DRUM?
Drummer's Metronome ships an update every 4 days, and GORILLA DRUM every 3 days. Most recently, Drummer's Metronome was updated on October 15, 2026 and GORILLA DRUM on October 9, 2026.

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