# Pocket Drums Classic > Play drums anytime, anywhere Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id468252067](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id468252067) ## Overview - **ID:** `id468252067` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Drum Starz - **Category:** Music - **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (28 ratings) - **Version:** 2.6.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-08 - **First published:** 2011-10-14 - **Size:** 55 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-18 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocket-drums-classic/id468252067) - **Website:** [https://codyrotwein.com](https://codyrotwein.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://codyrotwein.com/privacy.html](http://codyrotwein.com/privacy.html) ## Description Play the drums anytime, anywhere with Pocket Drums Free! Featuring 33 high-quality stereo drum kits, recording, ability to share and export your recordings (optional in-app purchase), 14 unique drum loops to play along to, variable pitch control, drum rolls, double bass drumming, play to your favorite iPod music from within Pocket Drums Free, variable metronome with half a dozen unique sounds, and lefty mode. Stickteck's DRUMMERZ tablet drumsticks makes playing Pocket Drums Free even that more fun and realistic. Now you can play directly on your iPad -- great for practicing, jamming and recording your favorite drum tracks from anywhere! Each DRUMMERZ drumstick features a plastic inner core surrounded by a conductive rubber-like material. Take a look http://www.getdrummerz.com and start jamming today! FEATURES: • 33 6-piece drum kits all professionally recorded in high-quality 16-bit stereo: Arena, Bebop, Birch, Classic, Country, Delay, Electronic, Funk, Fusion, Garage, Indian, Japan Vintage, Jazz, Latin, Liverpool, Lo-Fi, Marching, Melodic, Natural, Old Skool, Pop, Phat, Punk, Reggae, Retro, Reverb, Rock, Rocket, Tribal, Vintage, Weird, Wood, and World • Recorder that allows you to save, load, loop, and play recorded tracks • Share your recordings through email, Facebook, and Twitter • Export your recordings to your computer (optional in-app purchase) • Metronome with 8 sounds to choose from and variable speed switch (BPM) • 14 Pocket Beats/Loops • PlayAlong Beats: 16 new loops with basic bass drum, hi-hat or snare beats, to play along for added rhythmic expression! • Slide your finger between drums • Shake your device to play sounds to your favorite music • Repeated cymbal and drum taps blend in like real drums • Play multiple drum heads and cymbals simultaneously • Visual feedback when tapping drums and cymbals • Two Real Drums themes • Lefty Mode - reverse the layout • Play along with your favorite music by easily accessing your iPod music right from within Pocket Drums Free • Volume controls for both the drum sounds and music • Pitch control allows for unlimited drum sounds • Rolls on all drums with variable speed adjustment (BPM) • Double bass drumming with variable speed adjustment (BPM) • Runs on both the iPhone/iPod Touch and the iPad • Bass drum featured is a rare Ludwig 1960s psychedelic red finish • Fun and easy to play for the drummer in all of us IN-APP PURCHASE TO UPGRADE: • Multi-track recording • Record and play on top of loaded/saved tracks • 15 additional metronome sounds • 25 additional beats/loops • 3 additional layouts: Drum Machine, Basic, and Toms • 2 additional Real Drums themes • Ads removed Use headphones when possible to fully hear and enjoy the high quality sounds of Pocket Drums Free. PRIVACY POLICY: http://codyrotwein.com/privacy.html ## Rankings - #234,733 — Overall ## Review summary Reviewers praise Pocket Drums Classic for realistic sounds, a wide kit selection, and a responsive, easy-to-use interface with library integration. However, intrusive ads, glitches/latency, and limited customization detract from the experience, with some instrument sounds receiving critique. Overall, strong core sound and playability are evident, but performance and monetization issues overshadow sessions for many users. ### Pros - Realistic drum sounds and rebound that feel like playing a real kit. - Wide selection of drum kits and sounds (20+ kits) providing good variety. - Responsive, easy-to-use controls and playable layout for finger drumming. - Great sound quality overall and strong performance for practice and beat-making. - Nice library integration (play along with your music) and pitch/change options. ### Cons - Persistent, intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay and remain after upgrading. - Performance glitches and occasional latency, including Bluetooth delay when playing or syncing. - Limited customization options (colors/skins) and a desire for more set layouts. - Some kit sounds are inconsistent (bass drum and hi-hat quality reported as poor). - Ads occasionally cause the app to launch external content or disrupt use. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Pocket Drums](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id522215628) — 4.00 / 5 - [PlayDrum](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id916422418) — 4.50 / 5 - [Drum Pad Pro - Real Drums Sound Machine Beat Maker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1101699338) — 3.30 / 5 - [Drums! - A studio quality drum kit in your pocket](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id311549739) — 4.20 / 5 - [Drums Master: Real Drum Kit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id502360445) — 4.40 / 5 - [iDrums](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1506174861) - [Drums with Beats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id639324283) — 4.50 / 5 - [Hand Drums](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id476913839) — 4.00 / 5 - [Pro Drum Set - Music and Beats Maker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id542056570) — 3.70 / 5 - [Drum Solo Studio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6445954893) — 4.60 / 5 - [Drum Set Pro HD](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id542764555) — 4.30 / 5 - [Pocket Drums: Drum Practice](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6781305545) — 5.00 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id468252067)