# Real Percussion vs DrumToolz

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DrumToolz at none against Real Percussion's 10. DrumToolz also leads on ads (none vs shown). Real Percussion's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 270). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Percussion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DrumToolz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Real Percussion holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Percussion has 1.7K ratings behind it against 270, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Real Percussion's written reviews are positive against 58% of DrumToolz's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Real Percussion ships an update every 3 weeks, DrumToolz monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Percussion | DrumToolz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-percussion-kit-drum-pads/id791157337/reviews)** | [4.2 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumtoolz/id1461677465/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 270 |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KOLB SISTEMAS - EIRELI](https://appshunter.io/developer/550920932) | [Jared Simon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385840653) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Percussion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-percussion-kit-drum-pads/id791157337)

Learn to play a wide variety of percussion instruments on your smartphone or tablet. This app offers video lessons, loops, and realistic sounds to help you master drumming and develop musical skills. Practice quietly anywhere, anytime, and share your performances with others.

**Highlights:** Over 100 drum lessons, Realistic 3D percussion kits, Wide variety of instruments, Studio-quality audio, Export recordings to MP3, Share performances on social media, MIDI support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Version - 3 Days Free | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version (6 months) | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Version (1 year) | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use
- 🎨 Wide variety of instruments
- 👍 Easy to play
- 🎶 Helps with music creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tuning issues with certain instruments (e.g. tenors, timbales)
- 🔊 Some sounds not realistic or off-beat
- 💰 Too many ads, subscription required to remove them
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with other apps (e.g. GarageBand)

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect positioning of tenor drums
- Latency issues when playing
- Glitches causing incorrect drum sounds to play

**Requested features**

- Add more instrument options (e.g. timpani, buffalo drum)
- Implement MIDI support for integration with other apps
- Add loop/pattern recording functionality
- Improve tuning and realism of drum sounds


### DrumToolz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumtoolz/id1461677465)

Compose and practice drum cadences and beats on your mobile device. This app allows manual input of exercises, generation of new ideas, and practice of rudiments. Share your creations and learn from a community of drummers.

**Highlights:** Compose drum cadences and beats, Manual exercise input, Generate new rhythmic ideas, Editable music score, Practice snare rudiments, Library of dynamic exercises, Social profile and sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for writing music
- 👍 Helpful for drumline
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good sounds
- 👍 Good for practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tutorial not helpful
- 🐛 Hard to find features
- 🐛 UI issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Saves progress poorly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and deletes progress
- App won't open
- Repeat function doesn't stop
- Repeat save fails
- Accents, diddles, flams added automatically

**Requested features**

- Turn off metronome
- Add rum shot for snare
- Add rim shots for other drums
- Add triplets, fivelets, sixlets
- Add dynamics (forte, piano)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Percussion free?

Real Percussion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DrumToolz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Real Percussion or DrumToolz?

Real Percussion is rated higher. Real Percussion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while DrumToolz averages 4.2 from 270 ratings.

### Do Real Percussion or DrumToolz have ads?

Real Percussion shows ads; DrumToolz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Real Percussion or DrumToolz?

Real Percussion ships an update every 3 weeks, and DrumToolz monthly. Most recently, Real Percussion was updated on September 25, 2026 and DrumToolz on September 25, 2026.

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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.*