# Drum Tuning Calculator vs Drum Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Drum Notes at 4.6 against Drum Tuning Calculator's 3.0. Drum Notes also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (207 vs 24). Drum Tuning Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Notes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Drum Tuning Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drum Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Notes has 207 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Drum Tuning Calculator's written reviews are positive against 56% of Drum Notes's.

Drum Tuning Calculator ships an update every 27 months, Drum Notes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Tuning Calculator | Drum Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-tuning-calculator/id851864924/reviews) | **[4.6 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notes-beats-and-notation/id1493160348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **207** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overtone Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/851864927) | [UPBEAT STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755215567) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Tuning Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-tuning-calculator/id851864924)

This app calculates recommended drum tuning notes and frequencies based on your drums and preferences. It offers musical interval-based settings and allows you to save and recall your favorite tunings. Experiment with pro tunings and a tuning guide for a perfect sound.

**Highlights:** Calculate drum tuning notes and frequencies, Personalized settings based on musical intervals, Save and recall multiple drum set tunings, Access pro tunings from artists, Includes tuning guide and videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drum Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notes-beats-and-notation/id1493160348)

Create, share, and practice percussive music scores with an intuitive editor. Explore a global community of drummers and percussionists, access thousands of beats, and utilize practice tools. Ideal for musicians, teachers, and bands of all levels.

**Highlights:** Intuitive score editor for drum set and percussion, Explore and learn from community-shared beats and rhythms, Practice tools including metronome and rhythm trainer, Organize rhythms, arrangements, and exercises, Create and share drum exercises for students, Export scores as audio or image formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Drumap PRO Yearly Offer | $49.99 | per year |
| Samba on Drum set workshop | $5.99 | one-time |
| Music Capoeria Workshop | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for writing ideas
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Good for exercises
- 👍 Useful for drummers
- 👍 Good for students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unstable on iPad
- 🐛 Accents not working
- 🐛 Subscription cost too high
- 🐛 Limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly
- App crashes on iPad
- Accents don't work after saving
- Beta score writing features don't work
- App freezes on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Add whole note bass drum roll
- Increase save space
- Add MIDI export
- Add feature to play individual instruments by tapping
- Improve marching percussion sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Tuning Calculator free?

Drum Tuning Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drum Notes free?

Drum Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Tuning Calculator or Drum Notes?

Drum Notes is rated higher. Drum Tuning Calculator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Drum Notes averages 4.6 from 207 ratings.

### Do Drum Tuning Calculator or Drum Notes have ads?

Drum Notes shows ads; Drum Tuning Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Tuning Calculator or Drum Notes?

Drum Tuning Calculator ships an update every 27 months, and Drum Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Drum Tuning Calculator was updated on October 18, 2026 and Drum Notes on October 18, 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.*