Comparison

Drums vs BackBeat

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

Head to head
About

Drums

Create personalized drum practice routines with a library of grooves. Follow along using grid or notation views, adjust tempo, and use the metronome to stay in rhythm.

Highlights
  • Practice routine creation
  • Library of drum grooves
  • Grid and notation views
  • Adjustable tempo
  • Built-in metronome
Features
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Create a practice routine with our library of drum grooves. Follow along while you play with either grid or notation view. Change the tempo and add a metronome to keep you on the beat!

About

BackBeat

Features
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Become a tighter, more confident drummer by mastering the drum grooves you'll actually use. BackBeat helps you practice over 10 essential and widely used drum patterns on an interactive virtual drum kit. Whether you're just starting out or sharpening your timing, you can build consistency with just a few minutes of focused practice each day. Practice the grooves that matter Instead of overwhelming you with hundreds of exercises, BackBeat focuses on the foundational beats every drummer should know. Learn, repeat, and internalize the rhythms you'll encounter across rock, pop, funk, indie, worship, and countless other styles. Features • Practice 10+ essential drum grooves used in real music • Interactive virtual drum set with responsive controls • Build timing and consistency in just minutes a day • Fully customizable metronome with adjustable tempo and settings • Assign your own custom drum sounds to every drum and cymbal for a personalized practice experience • Designed for beginners and experienced drummers alike Improve your timing Strong timing is one of the most important skills any drummer can develop. Use the built-in metronome to gradually increase tempo, lock into the beat, and develop solid rhythm through consistent daily practice. Make it your own Customize your kit by importing your own sounds for each drum, creating a practice experience that feels familiar and inspiring every time you play. Whether you're preparing for your first band, getting back into drumming, or simply looking to sharpen your groove, BackBeat gives you the tools to improve a little every day. Practice the essentials. Build better timing. Play with confidence.

Screenshots

Drums4 screens
BackBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BackBeat at none against Drums's 3. Drums's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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. Drums sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BackBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drums ships an update every 10 days, BackBeat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drums versus BackBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumsBackBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPETER ANTHONY SCHUSTERBrandon Jabr

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Drums

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
None

BackBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drums free?
Drums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackBeat free?
BackBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drums or BackBeat have ads?
Neither Drums nor BackBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drums or BackBeat?
Drums ships an update every 10 days, and BackBeat every 2 months. Most recently, Drums was updated on October 8, 2026 and BackBeat on October 14, 2026.

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