Simple Drums Rock - Drum Set

A drum kit on your phone

Simple Drums Rock - Drum Set turns an Android screen into a playable drum kit. Tap the kick, snare, toms, cymbals and hi-hat to build beats, practise timing or play along with music. It suits beginners who want an easy way to experiment, as well as drummers who need a portable practice surface without carrying a physical kit.

What you can play with

The app includes six acoustic drum kits plus a customisable electronic pad, giving you different sounds for rock, pop and electronic-style playing. You can jam with music from your device or use the 32 built-in loops. A metronome supports basic timing work, while recording lets you capture performances and ideas for later listening.

• Adjust levels with a volume mixer.
• Use reverb and pitch controls to shape the sound.
• Add custom samples from the device for a more personal kit.
• Move the hi-hat position to suit left- or right-handed players.

Where it fits beside another drum app

The important trade-off is focus. A simpler drum pad may be quicker for tapping out a beat, while this app gives you more of a full-kit layout and more ways to change the sound. That can make it better for realistic practice and jam sessions, but a dense kit may feel cramped on smaller screens. If you mainly want a lightweight rhythm toy, its extra controls may matter less than they do to someone building complete drum patterns.

Popularity and verdict

Built by TPVapps, Simple Drums Rock - Drum Set has a 4.15 rating from 117,074 reviews and more than 50 million installs. Those figures point to a well-established choice in the Music category. Choose it if you want varied kits, built-in backing loops and custom sound options; choose a leaner alternative if immediate, uncluttered beat tapping is your priority.