Gecko Drums
Dave Govert Menkehorst Music iPhoneiPadiPod touchMac
Gecko Drums is a free Music app for iPhone and iPad by Dave Govert Menkehorst. Rated 5.0/5 from 1 ratings. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated May 22, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 1 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 22 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 22
- 2026 · v1.3
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About Gecko Drums
Gecko Drums is the smart practice partner for drummers of all levels. Whether you're drilling rudiments, working through stick control patterns, or building up tempo — Gecko Drums keeps you focused and on time. SMART METRONOME A precision metronome built for serious practice. Tap tempo, adjust BPM on the fly, and let Gecko Drums automatically raise the tempo when you're ready. Set a start and end BPM, choose the step size, and watch your speed grow bar by bar. EXERCISE LIBRARY A full library of drum exercises across three categories: • Paradiddles — classic rudiments with visual notation • Snare Chops — advanced single-hand patterns • Stick Control — hundreds of patterns from the classic book • Favorites — pin your most-used patterns for quick access SMOOTH EXERCISE TRANSITIONS Swipe left or right to browse exercises. The next pattern is always visible as a preview — fly through your practice routine without breaking your flow. AUTO-ADVANCE Set Gecko Drums to automatically switch to the next exercise after a set number of bars, or when you reach your target BPM. Practice moves forward on its own. TIMING CHECK (PRO) Use your device's microphone to measure how accurately you're hitting. Real-time accuracy feedback in milliseconds — so you know when your timing is truly locked in, not just fast. TEMPO TEST / SILENT BARS (PRO) Mute the click for a set number of bars and keep the groove. The ultimate internal timing challenge — the metronome comes back to check if you stayed on beat. SESSION TIMER (PRO) Set a practice duration and Gecko Drums will alert you when time is up. Stay consistent, practice smarter. EXTRA CLICK SOUNDS (PRO) Choose from classic electronic click, warm wood block, or crisp rim shot. Pick the tone that helps you focus. AIRPODS & LOCK SCREEN Control playback from your AirPods or lock screen. Squeeze to play/pause, double-tap for next/previous exercise — keep playing without touching your phone. DESIGNED FOR PRACTICE • Dark, distraction-free interface • Works on iPhone and iPad • No account required — open and play • Fully offline, no internet needed • Free to use; Pro features unlock with a single purchase PRO UNLOCK — €2,99 One purchase unlocks all Pro features permanently: Timing Check, Tempo Test (Silent Bars), Session Timer, and Wood & Rim click sounds!
What’s new
Version 1.3 · Updated May 22, 2026
Gecko Drums Pro is now available — one-time purchase, no subscription. Unlock four features that take your practice to the next level: • Timing Check — measure your accuracy in milliseconds using your device's microphone • Tempo Test — automatically progress your BPM toward a goal tempo • Session Timer — structured practice with a countdown and session log • Wood & Rim click sounds — premium tones for a more musical metronome feel Not sure yet? Try Pro free for 5 minutes — the trial only counts down while you're actively using Pro features, so you get a full, honest preview. All core features — metronome, all rudiments, tap tempo, favorites, auto-switch — remain completely free.
App privacy
The developer, Dave Govert Menkehorst, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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