# DrumKick > Music Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id589674071](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id589674071) ## Overview - **ID:** `id589674071` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Mark Jeschke - **Category:** Music - **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (40 ratings) - **Version:** 1.2.0 - **Last updated:** 2015-12-22 - **First published:** 2013-05-16 - **Size:** 56 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-21 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drumkick/id589674071) - **Website:** [http://drumkickapp.com](http://drumkickapp.com/) ## Description DrumKick is the ultimate live performance drum app on-the-go! It gives you the freedom to play a great-sounding, intuitively laid-out drum kit anywhere—without the hassle of lugging your entire acoustic set to the show. Simply plug into a P.A. system, headphones, a boombox, or an amplifier, and you're ready to rock! – Connect to your Bluetooth-enabled laptop or device with MIDI over Bluetooth. – Core and Virtual MIDI support. – Audiobus & Inter-App Audio support. – Featured in Apple's Music-Making Apps for "The Song." – Featured in Apple's Band In Your Hand showcase. Reviews: http://www.musicappblog.com/drumkick-music-app-review/ DrumKick is the only stereo drum app that allows you to play the kick drum with your foot! With DrumKick installed on two iOS devices, such as an iPad and an iPhone, you can use the iPhone as a Bluetooth remote to play the kick drum with your foot! It also works with two iPhones or iPod touches. Or, you can mix and match. How does it work? Playing the virtual kick drum pedal is achieved by inserting the iPhone (upside down) into a snug fitness band that's wrapped around your ankle, or the front tube of your relatively clean crew sock. Tap your toes with your heel down, and the iPhone's accelerometer will trigger the kick drum sound on the iPad via Bluetooth. Feature Highlights: • Play the kick drum sound with your foot, using a second iOS device via standard Bluetooth connection. • High-quality drum stereo sounds with independent control of their volume, pitch and pan levels. • Low-latency with drum taps and sounds. • Retina-enhanced, interactive, 3-D animated drums and cymbals. • Multiple tap regions for triggering different drum and cymbal sounds. • Ability to switch the drum kit's audio output from stereo to mono when connected to stereo speakers, such as a P.A. system. • Touch-hold on the crash cymbal for a choked cymbal* muting effect. • Audiobus & Inter-App Audio support (iOS7+) for adding effects apps to DrumKick's output and recording into to GarageBand, Loopy, or AudioShare. https://audiob.us • Audiobus Remote triggers for playing DrumKick's sounds via a secondary iOS Device with the Audiobus Remote app installed. Requires the Audiobus app, iOS 8.3 +, and a Bluetooth LE-enabled iOS device, such as an iPad 3, iPhone 4S & higher. https://audiob.us/remote. • Core MIDI IN & OUT support, thanks to Nic Grant of Audeonic Apps for his robust MidiBus Library (http://midib.us) and generous help. • MIDI over Bluetooth support. • Compatible with the iRig BlueBoard MIDI foot controller. Requires Bluetooth LE-enabled iOS device, such as an iPad 3, iPhone 4S & higher. The iRig BlueBoard does not work with iPad 2. • Jam along with music apps that run in the background, such as GarageBand, Pandora, or your iPod music library. • Minimum requirements: iPad 2, iPhone 4S and newer devices are recommended. * No cymbals were harmed during the making of this app. If you have an issue or find a bug within DrumKick, please do not inform me about it in an App Review, since that method doesn't provide your contact information. For help and support, please send an email to: feedback@drumkickapp.com Known issues: • Missing UI panel for controlling the playback and recording from an Inter-App Audio connected app. ## Rankings - #193,897 — Overall ## Review summary Users consistently praise DrumKick for its solid, realistic drum sounds, intuitive playability, portability (great for travel or live use), and the developer's responsive updates. Many also highlight its suitability for live performance and it being free. However, recurring complaints center on limited customization: only three kits and no way to add or save custom kits, plus requests for recording/looper features and background tracks. Reliability issues appear as lag or unpredictable kick triggering on some devices, and some settings are limited (or left-handed orientation only). Overall, strong concept with room for more kits, features, and stability. ### Pros - High-quality, realistic drum sounds. - Intuitive UI and satisfying play experience. - Portable and great for travel or live performances. - Active developer support and timely updates. - Free app with ongoing improvements. ### Cons - Limited customization: only three kits and no way to add/save custom kits. - No recording/looper feature. - Kick reliability issues: lag, delay, or misfires. - Limited settings and options, including left-handed orientation only. - Requests for more features (background tracks, more kits, and customization) remain unmet. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Double Kick - Pro Drum Kit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id385422903) — 4.30 / 5 - [Drum Pad Pro - Real Drums Sound Machine Beat Maker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1101699338) — 3.30 / 5 - [DrumKnee 3D Drums - Drum set](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1241682795) — 4.80 / 5 - [Sock Drum](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1534950961) — 5.00 / 5 - [Double Kick Drum Kit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id420297921) — 4.30 / 5 - [Drum Set Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id481947565) — 4.00 / 5 - [Drums! - A studio quality drum kit in your pocket](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id311549739) — 4.20 / 5 - [Hi Drum](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6770478916) - [PlayDrum](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id916422418) — 4.50 / 5 - [Stomp Box Drums for Guitars](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1475051775) — 4.70 / 5 - [Drums with Beats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id639324283) — 4.50 / 5 - [Play Drum – Real Drums Kit App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1587239568) — 4.30 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id589674071)