Comparison

Ritmo vs GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops

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

Head to head
About

Ritmo

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Ritmo is a music player for dancers who practice bachata and salsa. Add a song and the app analyzes the beat, then shows an 8-count grid with the spots where the music moves to the next phrase. You no longer have to count where the 1 is or guess when the music is about to change. β–  Automatic 8-counts The beat is analyzed on your device and laid out as a grid of 8s. The current beat moves across the grid while a large count runs along with it. Works for both bachata and salsa. β–  Phrase changes Each phrase gets its own color, so you can see where the music changes at a glance. The transition is highlighted a moment before it arrives so you can set up your next move. β–  Fix it by hand when needed If the analysis is off, tap "Count from here" on the grid to move the start, adjust the BPM, or tap the tempo yourself. β–  YouTube too Paste a YouTube link and practice with the same grid. If another dancer already aligned that video, you can use their grid right away, and share your own. β–  Your notes Leave a memo on any cell and save your phrase layout in up to 10 note slots. Send a note as a file through any messaging app or AirDrop; tapping a received file opens it in Ritmo, where you can edit it as your own copy. β–  Formation editor Sketch stage positions for team choreography beat by beat and play them back with the music. β–  Also - Loop a section, change speed, jump by bar - Tap tempo to set BPM - Audio and video files - Analysis runs on your device; your music never leaves your phone - 10 languages β–  Free and Pro Every feature is free. The free plan covers 10 songs in your library and 20 analyses; Ritmo Pro (monthly or annual subscription) removes the song limit. Payment is charged to your Apple ID (or Google account) at confirmation, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.ritmo.kr/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.ritmo.kr/terms.html License Agreement (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops

This virtual drum app offers over 120 professional Brazilian rhythms for live performance. Control fills, intros, and endings, adjust BPM, and use it offline. It's designed for solo musicians needing a full band experience.

Highlights
  • 120+ Brazilian rhythms
  • Professional audio control
  • Bluetooth pedal compatibility
  • Offline functionality
  • Adjustable BPM
  • Customizable repertoire
Features
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GDrums is your whole band on your phone. Play live with professional drum backing, controlled by a wireless pedal. No drummer needed: just you, your music and the stage. RHYTHMS FOR EVERY STYLE Rock, pop, blues, country, ballad, bolero, worship and gospel, reggae, funk, latin, cumbia, bossa nova, samba, forrΓ³ and much more. A library organized by category that grows with every update. Missing a style? Ask support and we add it. REAL LIVE PERFORMANCE - Variations, fills, intros and endings that land on the right musical beat - Pause to talk to the crowd and come back exactly where you stopped - BPM adjustable from 40 to 360 - Equalizer and reverb to match your gear - Loud and clean output, no distortion BLUETOOTH PEDAL, HANDS FREE Works with 2, 3 and 4 button pedals, including the MVAVE Chocolate. Map every button your way: play, fill, ending, pause. You play your instrument, GDrums follows you. SETLISTS FOR THE GIG Build the full running order before you go on stage and keep separate setlists for each gig, band or church. Move on with one tap or leave it on automatic. Save your own rhythms and use them alongside the library. WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET After the first use, your rhythms stay available offline. The show happens anywhere, signal or no signal. FOR REAL MUSICIANS Singers, guitar players, accordion and keyboard players who perform alone in bars, weddings, events and churches. Your whole band, always with you. 48 HOUR FREE TRIAL Sign up for free and use everything for 48 hours, no card required. If you like it, pick a plan and cancel whenever you want. Support: WhatsApp +55 47 98463-9792 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula For musicians. By musicians.

Screenshots

Ritmo4 screens
GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops at none against Ritmo's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Ritmo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ritmo ships an update weekly, GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Ritmo versus GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRitmoGDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size97 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjinwoo leeMurilo Moraes

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ritmo

Subscriptions2
  • Ritmo Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Ritmo Pro Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ritmo Pro Lifetime$149.99
None

GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ritmo free?
Ritmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops free?
GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ritmo or GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops have ads?
Neither Ritmo nor GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ritmo or GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops?
Ritmo ships an update weekly, and GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops every 4 days. Most recently, Ritmo was updated on October 31, 2026 and GDrums | Drum Rhythms & Loops on November 9, 2026.

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