Comparison

Drum Companion vs DrumDummy

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

Head to head
About

Drum Companion

This app is a comprehensive practice toolkit for drummers, offering a smart metronome, rudiments trainer, drum tuner, and setlist organizer. It helps musicians improve their timing, technique, and performance preparation with features like automatic tempo detection and pitch analysis.

Highlights
  • Smart metronome with tap tempo and custom time signatures
  • Automatic song tempo detection
  • Rudiments trainer with audio playback
  • Real-time pitch detection for drum tuning
  • Setlist organization for rehearsals and gigs
  • Music player with tempo analysis
Features
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Drum Companion is the practice toolkit built specifically for drummers — metronome, music player, rudiments, kit tuning, and setlists in one focused app, with no clutter and no ads getting between you and the click. SMART METRONOME A precision metronome with tap tempo, custom time signatures, subdivisions, and per-beat accent/mute control. Import any song and Drum Companion automatically detects its tempo, then locks a phase-aligned click to the track so you can play along in perfect time — no manual BPM guessing. RUDIMENTS TRAINER Work through the standard drum rudiments with built-in audio playback and adjustable tempo, so you can build clean technique from slow, deliberate reps up to full speed. DRUM TUNER Tune drum heads by ear with real-time pitch detection, matched to the size and type of drum you're tuning. SETLISTS Organize songs and tempos into setlists for rehearsals and gigs, so everything you need for a set is in one place before you walk on stage. MUSIC PLAYER Import tracks from your files, camera roll, or a direct link, and Drum Companion analyzes the tempo automatically — pairing your Smart Metronome to the actual song instead of a guess. Drum Companion is free to start. Unlock the full toolkit — including tuner presets beyond the standard 14" snare and unlimited setlists — with a one-time Lifetime purchase or a Monthly/Annual subscription, both with a 7-day free trial. Built for drummers by a drummer. ——— Drum Companion Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription: • Pro Monthly — $1.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial • Pro Annual — $11.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial Lifetime Access — $29.99 as a one-time purchase (not a subscription). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.bubbystudio.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DrumDummy

Features
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See it. Hear it. Play it. DrumDummy is an interactive drum practice app that brings grooves and rhythms to life with a 3D drummer. See how drum patterns are played, hear how they sound and explore the details that make each groove unique. EXPLORE DRUM GROOVES Discover drum grooves to study, practise and play along with. Explore different rhythms and develop your understanding of how the kick, snare, hi-hat and cymbals work together. SEE THE GROOVE IN 3D Watch a 3D drummer perform each pattern and visualise how the different limbs contribute to the rhythm. Get a clearer picture of how a groove is played. LISTEN AND PRACTISE Listen to the grooves and use playback to study their rhythmic structure. Take your time, focus on the details and practise at your own pace. DEVELOP YOUR DRUMMING Explore grooves and drum rudiments to develop your timing, coordination and rhythmic vocabulary. Whether you're refining your skills, learning new grooves or looking for fresh rhythmic ideas, DrumDummy offers a visual and interactive way to explore the art of drumming. See the groove. Understand the rhythm. Make it your own.

Screenshots

Drum Companion4 screens
DrumDummy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Drum Companion and DrumDummy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Drum Companion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DrumDummy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Drum Companion versus DrumDummy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum CompanionDrumDummy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott DavisAndrej Marffy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Drum Companion

Subscriptions2
  • English, US7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Drum Companion$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • English, US$29.99
1 purchases

DrumDummy

One-time1
  • DrumDummy Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Drum Companion free?
Drum Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrumDummy free?
DrumDummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drum Companion or DrumDummy have ads?
Neither Drum Companion nor DrumDummy shows ads.

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