Comparison

BackBeat vs StickTime

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

Head to head
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 β€’ Practice 10+ essential drum grooves used in real music β€’ Interactive virtual drum set with responsive controls β€’ Build timing and consistency in just minutes a day β€’ Fully customizable metronome with adjustable tempo and settings β€’ Assign your own custom drum sounds to every drum and cymbal for a personalized practice experience β€’ 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.

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StickTime

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Turn your practice pad into a coach. StickTime pairs the full reference library of drum rudiments with a metronome that tracks how fast you can play each one, so every session builds toward a number you can watch climb. The 40 International Drum Rudiments, done right: - All 40 rudiments, grouped into the four families every drummer learns: rolls, diddles, flams, and drags. - Each rudiment shows its sticking pattern, a short how-to, and a difficulty level. - A visual and haptic metronome with a tempo ramp that climbs hands-free while you play. - Personal best BPM for every rudiment, with a tempo-climb chart and a goal you set. - Practice routines: line up rudiments with target tempos and run them one after another. - A session log with a daily streak and your total practice time. - Groove notes on any rudiment, so the fix you found last week is there next week. - A daily practice reminder to keep the streak alive. - Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud. Free and Pro: - Free includes 8 rudiments across all four families, the metronome, routines, streaks, and stats. - Pro unlocks all 40 rudiments and your full tempo history, and adds CSV and PDF export of your bests, sessions, and reports. StickTime Pro is $3.99 USD per month, $24.99 USD per year, or $59.99 USD once for lifetime access. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions; cancellation applies at the end of the current period. Terms (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BackBeat4 screens
StickTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BackBeat at none against StickTime's 3. StickTime's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). On price, 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. StickTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. BackBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BackBeat versus StickTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackBeatStickTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.518.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon JabrInnovaLabWorks

In-app purchases

None

BackBeat

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

StickTime

Subscriptions2
  • StickTime Pro$5.991 Month
  • StickTime Pro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • StickTime Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is BackBeat free?
BackBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StickTime free?
StickTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BackBeat or StickTime have ads?
Neither BackBeat nor StickTime shows ads.

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