Comparison

DrumPerfect Pro vs NAM Loader Pedal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DrumPerfect Pro

Create professional drum and percussion music with a highly programmable system. Emulate the feel of pro drummers across genres with advanced features for multitrack programming, multi-velocity sampling, and intricate pattern creation. Explore world rhythms and integrate your own MIDI files.

Highlights
  • Programmable drum/percussion system
  • Emulates human drummer feel
  • Multitrack/layer programming
  • Multi-velocity sampling
  • AUv3 player for live performance
  • MIDI file loading and playback
  • Massive collection of world rhythms
Features
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DrumPerfect Pro is without doubt the most complete, open, fully programmable drum/percussion music production system ever created for iPad. The wealth of professional features it offers is just astonishing. Yet its most distinguished quality is probably its confounding capacity to emulate so musically the human feel of pro drummers performances in any genre, as you will see. Here is what Gilbert Medam, professional composer and arranger, creator of the pack collection as well as designer of the new UI writes: In the musical consciousness, rhythm is without question a most fundamental element. Combining movement with numbers, it is found in music all around the world and at any period of human history. Musicians, particularly drummers and percussionists by nature excel in precise body movement, coordination and inevitably inspire listeners to join the dance. On the other hand computer systems excel, by design, in powerful processing of numbers. We are constantly, Marinus and I, attentive to this simple fact when refining and expanding DrumPerfect Pro. Because we want our app to excel in coming as close as it can be, to a perfect integration of both performances. In this new version, if you are passionate about rhythms, drums and beyond, you will find, we think, the best companion for your music adventure and production. Its flexibility will surprise you. Program on multitrack/layers, multi-velocity sampling, the most intricate patterns, improvising songs. Unleash your wildest experimentation in the creative and fun process. It is the high end app of choice for: - drums/percussions professional track production - live performance with the brand new AUv3 player - practice and training for musicians in any musical genre - easy loading and playing of your own library of midi files. - study, understanding and experimenting from the massive collection of world rhythms available in the packs. High-quality music packs available as IAP, in many different music styles and ready to be used in your own productions.

About

NAM Loader Pedal

This app allows musicians to load and use neural network-based amplifier models on their iOS devices. It provides authentic guitar amp simulation for practice, recording, or live performance, with support for community-created tones and impulse responses.

Highlights
  • Load .nam neural amp models
  • Built-in noise gate
  • Tone stack EQ
  • Impulse Response (IR) support
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Standalone audio effects processor
  • MIDI CC mapping
Features
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Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) Loader brings the power of neural network-based amp modeling to your iOS device. Load any .nam model captured from real guitar amplifiers and cabinets, and play through them with the authentic feel and response of the original gear. Whether you're practicing with headphones, recording in GarageBand or AUM, or playing live through your favorite AUv3 host, NAM Loader delivers studio-quality amp simulation with the warmth and character of classic tube amps, the punch of solid-state, or the high-gain tones of modern metal — all from a single neural network model. Tone3000 Community Integration: • Browse thousands of community-created NAM models • Sign in with your Tone3000 account to access your saved tones • Download and load models directly within the app • Search by amp, pedal, or artist to find your perfect sound Key Features: • Load any standard .nam neural amp model • Built-in noise gate to keep your signal clean • Tone stack EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) to shape your sound • Impulse Response (IR) support for cabinet simulation • AUv3 plugin — works with GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more • Standalone mode with built-in audio input • MIDI CC mapping for hands-free parameter control • Low-latency processing for real-time performance • Perfect companion for Studio Camera and other music apps Note: This app requires an AUv3-compatible host app (such as GarageBand, AUM, or Cubasis) to function as a plugin. In standalone mode, it operates as an audio effects processor with full MIDI control. Download NAM Loader today and unlock the world's largest collection of neural amp models on your iPhone or iPad.

Screenshots

NAM Loader Pedal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NAM Loader Pedal at $4.99 against DrumPerfect Pro's $22.99. NAM Loader Pedal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (4.5 vs 4.0). DrumPerfect Pro's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DrumPerfect Pro costs $22.99 and NAM Loader Pedal $4.99 up front. DrumPerfect Pro sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. NAM Loader Pedal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NAM Loader Pedal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of DrumPerfect Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of NAM Loader Pedal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumPerfect Pro ships an update every 3 months, NAM Loader Pedal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DrumPerfect Pro versus NAM Loader Pedal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumPerfect ProNAM Loader Pedal
Price$22.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.0 (40 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size563 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarinus J.G. van de MolengraftRafael Guilherme Bertholdo

Customer experience

DrumPerfect Pro

All ratings41 ratings
Positive70.7%
Neutral14.6%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral12.9%
Negative22.6%

NAM Loader Pedal

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

DrumPerfect Pro

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • Purchases not restoring
  • Restore purchases doesn't work
  • Restore all does nothing
  • All packs still show as purchase option
  • Glitches in AU3, Inter-App
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  • Demo beat only plays through with Logic
  • Crashing issue every time 'load' button is hit on song tab
  • MIDI defaults only to channel 10
  • Peaking at drum samples causes destructive edit
  • Crashes whenever going to settings
  • Not working right since last update
  • Crashing all the time
  • Pads don't play sounds and crash
  • Crashing in iOS 13.2
  • Won't load
  • Audio Unit Extension not working
  • Fails to load any presets as AU
  • Graphics blurred on top sections
  • Crashing on older iPad
  • Purchases disappear
  • App barely stays open
  • Sequences not saving drum kit used
  • Re-load all sequences, song, and drum sets needed
  • UI fluky
  • Cannot get closed hi-hat to choke open hi-hat
  • UX needs major overhaul
  • App stopped working after iOS 11 update
  • Needed delete/re-install after iOS 11 update
  • When saving sequences, drum kit is not saved

Requested features

30 requests
  • Add live MIDI OUT
  • Option to automatically have 'Fill' go to 'Ride'
  • Larger and more accessible Jam Screen section
  • Reduce Kits Section in Pattern Screen
  • Increase JAM section flexibility
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  • Select and export multiple MIDI patterns at once
  • More tutorial videos
  • More drum patterns
  • New upgrades with surprises
  • Add AU3 compatibility
  • Add MIDI OUT
  • Option for Center or Top velocity to the pads
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Beginner tutorials
  • Folder organization for samples and kits
  • Simplified mode for beginners
  • More MIDI pattern purchase options
  • Adjust pitch of drum samples
  • Choke open hi-hat with closed hi-hat
  • Import own MIDI drum loops
  • Option to change MIDI mappings
  • More kits available
  • Better sounding toms
  • More kick and snare options
  • More velocity layers
  • More drum packs
  • Blurb in manual for AUE functionality
  • More IAP loop sound packs
  • Spring sale on IAPs

NAM Loader Pedal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

DrumPerfect Pro

One-time11
  • GM Volume 1Free
  • Funky Breakbeats Volume 1$2.99
  • Funky Breakbeats Volume 2$2.99
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  • Afro Beats Volume 1$2.99
  • Heavy Metal Volume 1$3.99
  • Batucada Volume 1$3.99
  • Reggae Roots Volume 1$3.99
  • Jazz Sessions Volume 1$4.99
  • Brazilian Rhythms Volume 1$4.99
  • Rock Drums Volume 1$4.99
  • Latin Percussion Volume 1$5.99
None

NAM Loader Pedal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrumPerfect Pro free?
DrumPerfect Pro costs $22.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is NAM Loader Pedal free?
NAM Loader Pedal costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrumPerfect Pro or NAM Loader Pedal?
NAM Loader Pedal is rated higher. DrumPerfect Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while NAM Loader Pedal averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do DrumPerfect Pro or NAM Loader Pedal have ads?
Neither DrumPerfect Pro nor NAM Loader Pedal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumPerfect Pro or NAM Loader Pedal?
DrumPerfect Pro ships an update every 3 months, and NAM Loader Pedal every 4 days. Most recently, DrumPerfect Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and NAM Loader Pedal on October 25, 2026.

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