# PlayDrum vs Senstroke

PlayDrum and Senstroke both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of PlayDrum's written reviews are positive against 55% of Senstroke's. PlayDrum also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayDrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Senstroke sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PlayDrum against 4.8 for Senstroke. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayDrum has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of PlayDrum's written reviews are positive against 55% of Senstroke's.

PlayDrum ships an update every 5 weeks, Senstroke monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayDrum | Senstroke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playdrum/id916422418/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senstroke/id1436290617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maimaitiming Abudukadier](https://appshunter.io/developer/916422417) | [Freeway team](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744520615) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayDrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playdrum/id916422418)

This app provides a realistic drumming experience for musicians of all levels. It features multiple drum kits, an intuitive interface, and interactive tutorials to help you learn. You can also play along to your favorite music and use it as a MIDI controller.

**Highlights:** Intuitive and customizable interface, Multi-touch support for responsive play, Multiple professional drum kits, Interactive tutorial for beginners, Play along to your music library, MIDI controller functionality

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Unlock All Drum Kits" | $1.99 | one-time |


### Senstroke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senstroke/id1436290617)

Learn and play drums with realistic sensations using sensors and a mobile app. Practice rhythms, record sessions, and customize your kit without disturbing others. Ideal for beginners and experienced drummers alike.

**Highlights:** Play drums silently with sensors, Interactive rhythm learning, Record and export MIDI/audio, Customizable drum kit, Game and learning modes, Play along to favorite tracks

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $120.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayDrum free?

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

### Is Senstroke free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayDrum or Senstroke?

Senstroke is rated higher. PlayDrum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Senstroke averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do PlayDrum or Senstroke have ads?

Neither PlayDrum nor Senstroke shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayDrum or Senstroke?

PlayDrum ships an update every 5 weeks, and Senstroke monthly. Most recently, PlayDrum was updated on October 2, 2026 and Senstroke on October 3, 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.*