Comparison

Brian Eno vs DroneLab

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

Head to head
About

Brian Eno

Experience an endless, ever-changing ambient music piece by Brian Eno. This generative app creates a unique sonic environment that unfolds differently with each listening session, inspired by the concept of sitting by a river.

Highlights
  • Endless generative music
  • Constantly changing soundscapes
  • Brian Eno's 'Reflection' album
  • Ambient music experiments
  • Unique sonic environment
Features
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Deluxe generative edition of Brian Eno's acclaimed 2017 ambient album, Reflection. "REFLECTION is the most recent of my Ambient experiments and represents the most sophisticated of them so far. My original intention with Ambient music was to make endless music, music that would be there as long as you wanted it to be. I wanted also that this music would unfold differently all the time - ‘like sitting by a river’: it’s always the same river, but it’s always changing. But recordings - whether vinyl, cassette or CD - are limited in length, and replay identically each time you listen to them. So in the past I was limited to making the systems which make the music, but then recording 30 minutes or an hour and releasing that. REFLECTION in its album form - on vinyl or CD - is like this. But the app by which REFLECTION is produced is not restricted: it creates an endless and endlessly changing version of the piece of music.” - Brian Eno Minimum requirements: iPad 3 iPhone 5 iPad mini 2 AppleTV (4th generation)

About

DroneLab

Generate evolving ambient music with three parallel audio sources and unique sound effects. Save and export your creations for use in music or video projects, or use it for improvisation and practice.

Highlights
  • Three parallel continuous audio sources
  • Custom sound effects
  • Preset selection and customization
  • Stereo audio export up to 96KHz
  • Real-time recording
  • Improvisation and experimentation tool
Features
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DroneLab creates slowly shifting musical soundscapes. Control three continuous audio sources running in parallel, each with its own rate of shifting intensity. Expand the soundscape with unusual sound effects crafted specifically for DroneLab. Get going quickly by selecting one of the included presets. Go further by selecting and customizing the sound sources, and save your own presets to the list. Create soundscapes for your music and video projects: - Export a stereo audio file with your current settings, at sample rates up to 96KHz. On newer devices, exports occur faster than real time. - Or, you can record in real time, capturing all the changes you make to the sounds as you go. DroneLab is great for improvisation and experimentation: - Explore the melodic side of your instrument in a fun, relaxing setting. - Warm up before practicing more difficult material. - Explore sounds and articulations that aren't part of your usual repertoire. Please visit us at dronelab.app for videos, more information and support.

Screenshots

Brian Eno4 screens
DroneLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DroneLab at $1.99 against Brian Eno's $30.99. Brian Eno's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (80% vs 70%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Brian Eno costs $30.99 and DroneLab $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brian Eno holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Brian Eno's written reviews are positive against 70% of DroneLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brian Eno ships an update every 2 months, DroneLab every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Brian Eno versus DroneLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrian EnoDroneLab
Price$30.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (83 ratings) — better4.4 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings83 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpal LimitedJon Lukas

Customer experience

Brian Eno

All ratings83 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral12.0%
Negative7.6%

DroneLab

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative15.0%

Bugs and requests

Brian Eno

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Pauses and does not resume after notifications
  • App icon missing from Apple TV Home Screen
  • Shrill high-frequency tone introduced
  • Apple TV version only emits sound, no image
  • App resets when paused for calls/questions

Requested features

13 requests
  • Adaptation to Spatial Audio
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Ability to choose seasons
  • More control over audio stereo output
  • Chromecast support
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  • Sonos integration
  • VR integration
  • More interactive elements
  • Option to choose between seasons
  • Add more movement to visuals to prevent burn-in
  • Utilize surround sound on Apple TV
  • Add a pause button that resumes playback
  • Optional shut off timer

DroneLab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brian Eno

No in-app purchases

None

DroneLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brian Eno free?
Brian Eno costs $30.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DroneLab free?
DroneLab costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brian Eno or DroneLab?
Brian Eno is rated higher. Brian Eno averages 4.8 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while DroneLab averages 4.4 from 20 ratings.
Do Brian Eno or DroneLab have ads?
Neither Brian Eno nor DroneLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brian Eno or DroneLab?
Brian Eno ships an update every 2 months, and DroneLab every 4 months. Most recently, Brian Eno was updated on October 17, 2026 and DroneLab on October 15, 2026.

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