Funk Drummer vs GigLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Funk Drummer
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.
- 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
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Funk Drummer is your virtual funk drummer, playing tight pocket grooves with the swing and feel of a real session player. Free to download and keep, with every feature unlocked for the first 7 days. Designed for musicians, producers, and anyone who loves funk, soul and groove-based music, now with AUv3 support. Play authentic funk grooves, fusion, disco funk, breakbeat and odd-time rhythms, with the natural feel of a human drummer. Set the improvisation level with a simple slider and let Funk Drummer surprise you, from rock-steady pocket to full creative chaos. Key Features: - Standalone & AUv3 Compatible: use Funk Drummer inside your favorite DAW or as a standalone app. - MIDI-only Plugin: load Funk Drummer (MIDI) as a lightweight MIDI generator for driving your own sound sources. - 150+ Funk Grooves: organized into banks — Fusion, Odd Times, Disco Funk, Ternary rhythms and more. - Jamming Tool & Randomizers: add human feel and spontaneity to every groove, from totally stable rhythms to a creative drummer who's had too much coffee. - Live Pads: trigger fills, switch grooves and jam in real time with 8 assignable pads, intro and end buttons, and full MIDI control. - Sound Module: use the full kit as a MIDI sampler, standalone or as an AUv3 plugin, triggered from your own MIDI tracks or pads. - Song Mode: turn your grooves into complete song structures in seconds. - Redesigned Views: a reworked Drum Kit View and Song Mode View make navigating your kit and arrangement faster and clearer. - Share by AirDrop, Mail or Messages: send any groove or song to another device or a friend, no account or cloud service needed. - Groove Sharing Across Lumbeat Apps: share grooves, songs and Live Pad Sets with the other Lumbeat Drummer apps and iBassist. - Natural Sound: 35(+6) multilayer sounds with 3 hit types (ghost note, accented note and special) x 3 Round Robin alternating samples, for an extremely natural feel. - 4 Effects: Compressor/Gate, Equalizer, Delay and Reverb, to combine as you like. - Ableton Link: sync tempo and transport with other apps and devices over Wi-Fi, and stay in time with the rest of your setup. - Export: get Multi-Track or Full Mix audio in seconds. Try for Free Every feature is unlocked for the first 7 days, no restrictions. After the trial, unlock full access forever with a single one-time purchase (Full Version) no subscription, ever. Already own Funk Drummer? Your purchase carries over automatically the next time you open the updated app, no restore step needed, at no extra cost.
GigLog
This app helps musicians and freelancers manage their bookings, track income and expenses, and estimate taxes. It also allows for gear inventory, venue details, and analytics on earnings and trends.
- Calendar and booking management
- Income and expense tracking
- Tax estimation tools
- Gear inventory with photos
- Venue details and drive times
- Earnings and booking analytics
- Contractor and band organization
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GigLog is the gig tracking and income app for musicians, performers, and freelancers—bookings, money, and taxes in one place. CALENDAR & BOOKINGS Month and year views, recurring gigs, and full schedule detail: call times, sound checks, and run-of-show so nothing slips through. INCOME & EXPENSES Track pay, tips, mileage, and business deductions. Mark paid or unpaid, tie expenses to gigs, and see totals without juggling spreadsheets. TAX ESTIMATES Ongoing estimates for self-employment tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state income tax from your profile and location—fewer surprises at filing time. GEAR Inventory with photos, specs, purchase dates, and values. Link gear to gigs and browse a large equipment catalog for guitars, amps, drums, keys, mics, and more. VENUES Save addresses, contacts, tech specs, stage and sound details, load-in notes, and more. Geocoding and traffic-aware drive times help you plan when to leave. ANALYTICS Earnings and booking trends with stats by month, year, venue, contractor, or band. CONTRACTORS & BANDS Organize contractors and bands—including band promo photos—see earnings per relationship, and keep your network in one place. REHEARSALS Track rehearsals alongside gigs: dates, locations, pay, and notes. LIVE ACTIVITIES Lock Screen and Dynamic Island countdowns so you always know what’s next on show day. CALENDARS Publish your GigLog calendar as a feed and subscribe to external .ics calendars (for example a shared band Google Calendar) so your master schedule stays aligned. SYNC & DEVICES Keep gigs, contacts, venues, and gear in sync across iPhone and iPad. Data lives on your device and is securely backed up to GigLog’s servers. CUSTOMIZATION & PRIVACY Format currency, dates, and times; color-code the calendar by band or pay status. Privacy mode hides real pay amounts, with options that reduce sensitive info on screen. Whether you tour, session, or play weekends, GigLog replaces scattered notes with one focused tool. Download GigLog and run your gig business with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GigLog at none against Funk Drummer's 10. GigLog also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Funk Drummer's advantage is ratings volume (471 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Funk Drummer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GigLog asks for nothing beyond the download.
GigLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funk Drummer has 471 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Funk Drummer | GigLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (471 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 471 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 640 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | Lumbeat | Ryan Skiles |
Customer experience
Funk Drummer
GigLog
Bugs and requests
Funk Drummer
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional sync issues when used with other apps
- Stability problems on some devices/OS versions
Requested features
4 requests- 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
GigLog
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Funk Drummer
- LoFunk$3.99
- Kompact$3.99
- NuGreb$3.99
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- Damped$3.99
- Vintage$3.99
- Session$3.99
- Nete Smith$4.99
- Clyde$4.99
- Studio Mix$8.99
- Funk Drummer Full Access$22.99
GigLog
No in-app purchases









