# Real Guitar vs Mega Drum

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Real Guitar at 75% against Mega Drum's 0%. Real Guitar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). Mega Drum's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Guitar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Mega Drum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Real Guitar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Real Guitar's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mega Drum's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Guitar | Mega Drum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-guitar-simulator/id6762495409/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-drum-drum-simulator/id6789980388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unlimited Ideas LAB LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697102672) | [Antonio Filho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895318691) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Guitar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-guitar-simulator/id6762495409)

Experience a full guitar on your phone with realistic sounds and multiple playing modes. Learn chords, practice with tabs, and play melodies anytime, anywhere. Ideal for beginners and experienced musicians alike.

**Highlights:** Realistic acoustic, electric, and classical guitar sounds, Solo and Chord playing modes, Large chord library and interactive fretboard, Built-in tabs and songbook, Left and right-hand support, Nylon and steel string options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Sub | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual sub | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Mega Drum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-drum-drum-simulator/id6789980388)

Transform your iPhone into a realistic virtual drum kit. Play with responsive multi-touch controls, explore various drum kits, and jam along to backing loops. Offers both free and premium options for an enhanced drumming experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic acoustic and electronic drum sounds, Responsive multi-touch for natural playing, Full-screen landscape layout, Collection of diverse drum kits, Jam with drumless backing loops, Left-handed mode and visual themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Guitar free?

Real Guitar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mega Drum free?

Mega Drum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Real Guitar or Mega Drum?

Real Guitar is rated higher. Real Guitar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mega Drum averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Real Guitar or Mega Drum have ads?

Mega Drum shows ads; Real Guitar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Real Guitar or Mega Drum?

Real Guitar ships an update monthly, and Mega Drum monthly. Most recently, Real Guitar was updated on October 18, 2026 and Mega Drum on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*