# Funk Drummer vs Sessions Nano

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Funk Drummer at 470 against Sessions Nano's 1. Funk Drummer also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). Sessions Nano's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Funk Drummer sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Sessions Nano sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sessions Nano holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funk Drummer has 470 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Funk Drummer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sessions Nano's.

Funk Drummer ships an update monthly, Sessions Nano every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Funk Drummer | Sessions Nano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funk-drummer-drum-machine/id1051262865/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessions-nano/id6761759837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **470** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 638 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) | [Open Planet Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/307887935) |

## What reviewers say

### Funk Drummer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funk-drummer-drum-machine/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 (9)**

| 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 |
| Funk Drummer Full Access | $22.99 | 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


### Sessions Nano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessions-nano/id6761759837)

A compact audio mixer and AUv3 host designed for mobile music creators. It allows users to connect gear, mix live audio, add effects, play virtual instruments, and record performances in a focused, uncluttered environment.

**Highlights:** 8-channel audio mixer, Host AUv3 plug-ins, Internal MIDI buses, External MIDI control, Backing track support, Automatic always-on recorder, Direct to disk recording

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Funk Drummer free?

Funk Drummer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sessions Nano free?

Sessions Nano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Funk Drummer or Sessions Nano?

Sessions Nano is rated higher. Funk Drummer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 470 ratings, while Sessions Nano averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Funk Drummer or Sessions Nano have ads?

Neither Funk Drummer nor Sessions Nano shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Funk Drummer or Sessions Nano?

Funk Drummer ships an update monthly, and Sessions Nano every 10 days. Most recently, Funk Drummer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sessions Nano on October 25, 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.*