Comparison

GORILLA DRUM vs Drummer Notes

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

Head to head
About

GORILLA DRUM

Features
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【Practice】 ・Includes ready-to-play practice phrases such as 8-beat, 16-beat, and rudiments ・Easily adjust the tempo (BPM) and number of repetitions during practice ・Set the tempo (BPM) to gradually increase as you practice ・Choose which parts to hear, such as only the bass drum or snare, so you can focus on areas you want to improve 【Create】 ・Use the piano roll to enter individual drum sounds such as snare and bass drum ・Combine preset phrases to create your own original practice phrases 【Share】 ・Post the practice phrases you create ・GORILLAS members can preview phrases posted by other users and download their favorites for practice Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Drummer Notes

Instantly transform any song into accurate drum sheet music using AI. Isolate drum stems, mute recorded drums to play along, and adjust tempo without affecting pitch. Export printable PDFs for practice or teaching, all processed privately on your device.

Highlights
  • AI drum transcription
  • Drum stem isolation
  • Adaptive difficulty levels
  • Mute drums for play-along
  • Pitch-preserving tempo control
  • Practice loops
  • PDF export
Features
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Turn any song into accurate drum sheet music in seconds. Isolate drum stems, mute the recorded drums to play along with the band, slow down tempo without changing pitch, and export printable PDFs — powered 100% on-device by Apple Neural Engine. Try it free: Transcribe your first 3 songs with complete practice features, then unlock unlimited songs with an optional one-time Pro purchase. No cloud uploads. No account required. 100% private and works completely offline. ================================== TURN ANY SONG INTO DRUM SHEET MUSIC ================================== • Instant AI Drum Transcription: Import MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF, or FLAC audio files from the Files app, or import directly from your local Apple Music library. • Studio-Grade Drum Stem Isolation: Advanced neural networks cleanly separate drums, bass, vocals, and other instruments right on your iPhone or iPad. • Professional Drum Notation: Clean percussion clef notation with standardized drum kit positions for kick, snare, hi-hat (closed/open), toms, ride, and crash cymbals. ================================== ADAPTIVE DIFFICULTY LEVELS ================================== Learning a song shouldn't be all-or-nothing. With one tap, adjust the score to match your exact skill: • Beginner: Simplifies the beat to kick, snare, and steady quarter-note hi-hats. Eliminates complex ghost notes and 16th-note runs so you can groove immediately. • Intermediate: Adds crash, ride, and 8th-note variations while maintaining clean, readable bars. • Advanced: The complete, uncompromised transcription including ghost notes, intricate cymbal patterns, and lightning fills. ================================== YOUR PERSONAL PLAY-ALONG STUDIO ================================== • Mute the Drums (Minus-One Tracks): Silence the recorded drum track and play in the drummer’s seat alongside the real singer, guitar, and bass! • Pitch-Preserving Tempo Control: Slow down from 100% down to 50% speed without altering pitch or introducing distortion. • Practice Loops: Set custom start and end loop markers to drill tricky fills and transitions measure by measure. • Synchronized Beat Highlighting: Follow the score with real-time visual beat tracking that stays locked to playback. • Play Notes Synthesizer: Hear how the notated drum score sounds with built-in drum audio playback. • 16th-Note Grid Quantization: Snap complex syncopations to a clean rhythmic grid whenever you need strict timing reference. • Automatic BPM Detection: Accurate tempo analysis with one-tap half-time (÷2) and double-time (×2) overrides. ================================== EXPORT & PRINT ================================== • High-Resolution PDF Export: Turn your custom transcriptions into beautiful, printable sheet music charts for your music stand, rehearsals, or students. ================================== 100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE ================================== Unlike cloud-based separators that charge per song and upload your audio to external servers, Drummer Notes runs completely on Apple Silicon. • Zero data leaves your device — your music stays your music. • Practice anywhere — works on airplanes, in soundproof rehearsal studios, and offline stages. • Instant processing with zero server queues. ================================== DRUMMER NOTES PRO (OPTIONAL UPGRADE) ================================== Get started free with full access to transcribing your first 3 songs, complete practice mode, and all difficulty levels. Upgrade to Drummer Notes Pro to unlock: • Unlimited song library imports & transcriptions • High-resolution PDF sheet music export • Completely ad-free experience • Available as a simple one-time lifetime purchase! Download Drummer Notes today and play your favorite songs on your kit tonight! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GORILLA DRUM4 screens
Drummer Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GORILLA DRUM at none against Drummer Notes's shown. GORILLA DRUM also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. GORILLA DRUM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Drummer Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GORILLA DRUM ships an update every 3 days, Drummer Notes monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
GORILLA DRUM versus Drummer Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGORILLA DRUMDrummer Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB309 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBouzer LLCYaniv Kalsky

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GORILLA DRUM

Subscriptions2
  • GORILLAS Monthly Membership Plan$0.991 Month
  • GORILLAS Yearly Membership Plan$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Limits$9.99
1 purchases

Drummer Notes

One-time1
  • Full Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is GORILLA DRUM free?
GORILLA DRUM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drummer Notes free?
Drummer Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GORILLA DRUM or Drummer Notes have ads?
Drummer Notes shows ads; GORILLA DRUM does not.
Which is updated more often, GORILLA DRUM or Drummer Notes?
GORILLA DRUM ships an update every 3 days, and Drummer Notes monthly. Most recently, GORILLA DRUM was updated on November 10, 2026 and Drummer Notes on November 13, 2026.

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