# Drummie vs Backbeat

The clearest difference is ads: Backbeat at none against Drummie's shown. Backbeat also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Drummie against 5.0 for Backbeat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drummie | Backbeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drummie-drum-metronome-and-bpm/id6788974251/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drum-practice/id6792944827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loving Art and Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839708624) | [PETER ANTHONY AFIF](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792944829) |

## What reviewers say

### Drummie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drummie-drum-metronome-and-bpm/id6788974251)

A minimalist metronome and practice tool designed for drummers. It offers large tap controls, easy tempo adjustment, and visual aids for rudiments. Start practicing instantly with features like gap training and hand indicators.

**Highlights:** Large tap controls for tempo, Gap training for internal timing, Visual R/L hand indicators for rudiments, Rudiment library with sticking, Time signature switching, Practice presets

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backbeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drum-practice/id6792944827)

This app helps drummers improve their skills by focusing on rudiments and grooves. It transcribes your playing into musical notation, provides a customizable metronome, and tracks your progress with detailed statistics. Practice routines can be automated to keep you focused and motivated.

**Highlights:** Real-time notation transcription, Rudiment library with target tempos, Customizable metronome with subdivisions, Automated practice routines, Groove generation from text descriptions, Progress tracking and speed curves, Exportable song charts as PDF

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drummie free?

Drummie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backbeat free?

Backbeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drummie or Backbeat?

Drummie and Backbeat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Drummie or Backbeat have ads?

Drummie shows ads; Backbeat does not.

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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.*