Comparison

Mr. Drum vs NAM FX

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

Head to head
About

Mr. Drum

Features
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Mr. Drum is a rhythm trainer for players who want to know how their timing actually feels. Play along to studio-quality drum patterns, and Mr. Drum measures where each of your hits lands against the beat - ahead of it (Push), behind it (Layback), or right on it (Center). PRACTICE TO REAL PATTERNS - 4-beat, 8-beat, 16-beat, swing and Latin styles, each with multiple variations - Tempo from a slow practice crawl up to full speed, with tap tempo - A count-in that follows the actual time signature of the pattern (3/4, 6/8, 12/8 and more) - Per-instrument mixer so you can pull the kick up or take the ride down - Haptic metronome and a visual flasher for practicing quietly SEE YOUR TIMING, NOT JUST HEAR IT - Play along with the microphone, or tap along on screen - both are analyzed the same way - Every session gives you an average offset in milliseconds, how consistent you were, and which beats you rush or drag the most - Tempo drift is separated from feel, so "playing behind the beat" is never confused with "slowing down" - Your Groove Profile builds up over time from your practice history TIME FEEL (PRO) Shift snare, ride, toms and percussion ahead of or behind the beat independently, and hear how a groove changes when the parts do not sit in the same place. YOUR AUDIO STAYS YOURS Mr. Drum listens through the microphone, but audio is never recorded or saved. Only the timing of each hit is kept, and it never leaves your device. There is no account, no sign-in, and no server.

About

NAM FX

Create custom audio effects chains for guitar, bass, and vocals on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers live audio processing, practice tools like drums and a metronome, and MIDI controller support. Import custom amp captures and impulse responses to shape your unique sound.

Highlights
  • Customizable effects chains
  • Live audio processing
  • Practice tools (drums, metronome, looper)
  • MIDI foot controller support
  • Import NAM captures and IRs
  • Preset and scene saving
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Build your own effects rig on iPhone and iPad. NAM FX combines live audio processing, editable effect chains and practice tools in one app. SHAPE YOUR SOUND Arrange effects for guitar, bass and vocals. Create parallel signal paths and adjust the selected effect from the editor. Import compatible Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) A1/A2 captures and impulse responses. PLAY LIVE Save presets and scenes, switch sounds in LIVE SCENE mode, and control individual effects in STOMP mode. Connect MIDI foot controllers and expression pedals. PRACTICE Tune your instrument, play with drums and a metronome, and record and save loops. Back up your presets and imported content to a folder. CONNECT YOUR TONES Import files locally or connect an optional free TONE3000 account to select tones. Powered by TONE3000 โ€” https://www.tone3000.com This version is free, with no in-app purchases or subscriptions. Instrument input requires a compatible audio interface and connection accessories. Amp captures and IR files are not bundled; screenshots show separately imported examples. Import content you have permission to use. Available channels, latency and performance depend on your device, audio interface and rig. NAM FX is independently developed and is not an official app of Neural Amp Modeler or TONE3000.

Screenshots

Mr. Drum4 screens
NAM FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NAM FX at none against Mr. Drum's 1. NAM FX also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mr. Drum's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Mr. Drum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NAM FX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Mr. Drum versus NAM FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMr. DrumNAM FX
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size47 MB43 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTAEHEE JANGMINJUNG CHO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mr. Drum

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$5.99
None

NAM FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mr. Drum free?
Mr. Drum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NAM FX free?
NAM FX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mr. Drum or NAM FX have ads?
Mr. Drum shows ads; NAM FX does not.
Which is updated more often, Mr. Drum or NAM FX?
Mr. Drum ships an update every 2 days, and NAM FX every 2 days. Most recently, Mr. Drum was updated on October 8, 2026 and NAM FX on October 7, 2026.

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