Comparison

Gecko Drums vs Microtonal Interval Eartrainer

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

Head to head
About

Gecko Drums

This app is a smart practice partner for drummers, offering a precision metronome with adjustable tempo and an exercise library. It helps users improve timing, speed, and focus with features like auto-advance and real-time accuracy feedback.

Highlights
  • Smart metronome with adjustable tempo
  • Extensive exercise library with visual notation
  • Smooth exercise transitions with preview
  • Auto-advance to next exercise
  • Real-time timing accuracy feedback
  • Offline functionality
  • Lock screen and AirPods controls
Features
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Gecko Drums is the smart practice partner for drummers of all levels. Whether you're drilling rudiments, working through stick control patterns, or building up tempo — Gecko Drums keeps you focused and on time. SMART METRONOME A precision metronome built for serious practice. Tap tempo, adjust BPM on the fly, and let Gecko Drums automatically raise the tempo when you're ready. Set a start and end BPM, choose the step size, and watch your speed grow bar by bar. EXERCISE LIBRARY A full library of drum exercises across three categories: • Paradiddles — classic rudiments with visual notation • Snare Chops — advanced single-hand patterns • Stick Control — hundreds of patterns from the classic book • Favorites — pin your most-used patterns for quick access SMOOTH EXERCISE TRANSITIONS Swipe left or right to browse exercises. The next pattern is always visible as a preview — fly through your practice routine without breaking your flow. AUTO-ADVANCE Set Gecko Drums to automatically switch to the next exercise after a set number of bars, or when you reach your target BPM. Practice moves forward on its own. TIMING CHECK (PRO) Use your device's microphone to measure how accurately you're hitting. Real-time accuracy feedback in milliseconds — so you know when your timing is truly locked in, not just fast. TEMPO TEST / SILENT BARS (PRO) Mute the click for a set number of bars and keep the groove. The ultimate internal timing challenge — the metronome comes back to check if you stayed on beat. SESSION TIMER (PRO) Set a practice duration and Gecko Drums will alert you when time is up. Stay consistent, practice smarter. EXTRA CLICK SOUNDS (PRO) Choose from classic electronic click, warm wood block, or crisp rim shot. Pick the tone that helps you focus. AIRPODS & LOCK SCREEN Control playback from your AirPods or lock screen. Squeeze to play/pause, double-tap for next/previous exercise — keep playing without touching your phone. DESIGNED FOR PRACTICE • Dark, distraction-free interface • Works on iPhone and iPad • No account required — open and play • Fully offline, no internet needed • Free to use; Pro features unlock with a single purchase PRO UNLOCK — €2,99 One purchase unlocks all Pro features permanently: Timing Check, Tempo Test (Silent Bars), Session Timer, and Wood & Rim click sounds!

About

Microtonal Interval Eartrainer

Train your ear and voice to recognize and reproduce complex harmonies and intervals. Explore different tuning systems and practice with interactive exercises. Features include chord and scale recognition, with optional Game Center integration.

Highlights
  • Interval identification
  • Voice training with hum mode
  • Chord and scale recognition
  • Support for various tuning systems (JI, EDO)
  • Spectrum exploration mode
  • Progress tracking and accomplishment cards
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Enjoying new exotic songs, but have no idea what their unfamiliar harmonies are doing? With a little training, you can recognize and reproduce crazy harmonies yourself! TRAIN YOUR EAR, TRAIN YOUR VOICE Interval Ear Trainer turns ratios from JI (just intonation) and EDO (equal divisions of the octave) into focused, colorful practice sessions. Choose prime limits from 5-limit (traditional Western harmony) through 7-limit, 11-limit, 13-limit, and higher. Then, identify the intervals you hear. Targeted practice brings back troublesome intervals with nearby contrasts and familiar landmarks. Once you've trained your ear, train your voice with Hum mode, and let the app detect how close you are to singing intervals. Or, get started on recognizing chords, scales, and even scale progressions! EXPLORE THE SPECTRUM Turn off the pressure and enter a free spectrum mode, where you can practice your chosen intonation at will. A live display shows where your voice lands and highlights nearby intervals. Turn real practice history into polished accomplishment cards and challenge your friends to see how they do. No user account, ads, or in-app purchases. Microphone audio is never recorded or uploaded. Game Center integration is optional. EARN DISCOUNTS Unlock achievements to earn discounts on the upcoming Temper Microtonal Keyboard app, a full-featured microtonal learning and music production app. Temper Interval Trainer is made for instrumentalists, singers, composers, and anyone curious. Recognize and reproduce anything you hear, from short melodies to entire songs!

Screenshots

Gecko Drums4 screens
Microtonal Interval Eartrainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microtonal Interval Eartrainer at none against Gecko Drums's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Gecko Drums sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Microtonal Interval Eartrainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gecko Drums against 5.0 for Microtonal Interval Eartrainer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Gecko Drums versus Microtonal Interval Eartrainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGecko DrumsMicrotonal Interval Eartrainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave Govert MenkehorstPeter Keay

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gecko Drums

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99
None

Microtonal Interval Eartrainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gecko Drums free?
Gecko Drums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microtonal Interval Eartrainer free?
Microtonal Interval Eartrainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gecko Drums or Microtonal Interval Eartrainer?
Gecko Drums and Microtonal Interval Eartrainer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Gecko Drums or Microtonal Interval Eartrainer have ads?
Neither Gecko Drums nor Microtonal Interval Eartrainer shows ads.

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