# ChordUp vs Drambo

The clearest difference is price: ChordUp at $5.99 against Drambo's $24.99. ChordUp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Drambo's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and chart position (#136 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ChordUp costs $5.99 and Drambo $24.99 up front. Drambo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ChordUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drambo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drambo has 325 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of ChordUp's written reviews are positive against 87% of Drambo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ChordUp ships an update every 3 weeks, Drambo monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChordUp | Drambo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $24.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordup/id1058553903/reviews) | **[4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **325** |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 86.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 30 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitrii Klochkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058553902) | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) |

## What reviewers say

### ChordUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordup/id1058553903)

This app is a musical instrument and MIDI controller that lets you play common chords instantly with a single touch. It offers multiple playing surfaces for chords, single notes, or strumming, and can control other music apps on the same or different devices.

**Highlights:** Instant chord selection with single touch, Play full chords, single notes, or strum, Control other music apps via MIDI, 108 available chords, 10 embedded instruments, Smart sustain and chord locking

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drambo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app offers a flexible sound design experience, allowing users to build beats, create synthesizers, and process audio with effects. Its innovative modular system simplifies connections and organization, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians. It functions as a standalone application or a plugin within a DAW.

**Highlights:** Modular sound design, Intuitive cable-less connections, Advanced sequencer, Standalone and AUv3 plugin, Over 140 modules, Polyphonic stereo processing

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Granular extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Waves extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Formants extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| DSP extensions 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Visual extension | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly powerful and flexible
- 🎨 Endless creative possibilities
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 🔧 Modular synth capabilities
- 🎛️ Excellent sequencing and groove box features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited undo/redo functionality
- 🔊 Audio export issues (pitch/tempo problems)
- 🔀 Lack of dedicated audio track support

**Reported bugs**

- Audio cutting out after 5 minutes of use
- Presets and patches not loading properly
- Incompatibility with certain iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Stem/track export functionality
- MIDI CC learn and external control
- Ableton Link support
- More parameter control and modulation options
- Improved piano roll and sequencing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChordUp free?

ChordUp costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drambo free?

Drambo costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ChordUp or Drambo?

Drambo is rated higher. ChordUp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Drambo averages 4.8 from 325 ratings.

### Do ChordUp or Drambo have ads?

Neither ChordUp nor Drambo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChordUp or Drambo?

ChordUp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drambo monthly. Most recently, ChordUp was updated on September 21, 2026 and Drambo on September 24, 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.*