# Funk Drummer vs Model D6

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Model D6 at none against Funk Drummer's 8. Model D6 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Funk Drummer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (96% vs 67%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Funk Drummer costs $17.99 and Model D6 $19.99 up front. Funk Drummer sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Model D6 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Model D6 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funk Drummer has 461 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of Funk Drummer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Model D6's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Funk Drummer ships an update monthly, Model D6 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Funk Drummer | Model D6 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$17.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funk-drummer/id1051262865/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-d6/id6443897794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **461** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **96.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 278 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) |

## What reviewers say

### Funk Drummer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funk-drummer/id1051262865)

Create funky beats with a realistic drum machine that improvises like a human. Features live pads, multi-track export, and over 150 funk grooves. Synchronize with other apps and explore creative rhythmic structures.

**Highlights:** Improvise like a human drummer, Live Pads for live sessions, Multi-track and Full Mix Audio/MIDI Export, Over 150 funk grooves, Natural sounding multilayer drum sounds, Ableton Link Sync, Song Mode for rhythmic structures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LoFunk | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kompact | $3.99 | one-time |
| NuGreb | $3.99 | one-time |
| Damped | $3.99 | one-time |
| Vintage | $3.99 | one-time |
| Session | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nete Smith | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clyde | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Fantastic grooves and beats
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Highly customizable
- 🎛️ Great integration with other apps
- 🎧 Realistic and high-quality drum sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Needs AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- 🔍 Could use more documentation and guidance
- 🔀 Difficulty managing and organizing saved patterns
- 🔊 Some users want more control over individual drum sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional sync issues when used with other apps
- Stability problems on some devices/OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to import custom drum samples
- More advanced MIDI and automation capabilities
- Expanded preset library with more genres and styles
- Improved pattern/song management and organization


### Model D6

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-d6/id6443897794)

This app is a physical modeling emulation of the classic Hohner Clavinet D6 keyboard. It recreates the iconic funky sounds used in 70s music and offers extensive sound shaping capabilities with built-in effects and amp simulations.

**Highlights:** Physical Modeling engine, Authentic D6 filter recreation, Adjustable pickup positions, Built-in Wah-Wah, Phaser, Delay, and Reverb effects, Amplifier simulator with 5 models, Responds to pitch bender and aftertouch

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Funk Drummer free?

Funk Drummer costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Model D6 free?

Model D6 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Funk Drummer or Model D6?

Model D6 is rated higher. Funk Drummer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 461 ratings, while Model D6 averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Funk Drummer or Model D6 have ads?

Neither Funk Drummer nor Model D6 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Funk Drummer or Model D6?

Funk Drummer ships an update monthly, and Model D6 every 9 months. Most recently, Funk Drummer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Model D6 on August 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*