# Future Drummer vs WaveCloud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WaveCloud at none against Future Drummer's 4. WaveCloud also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and price ($14.99 vs $17.99). Future Drummer's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 69%) and ratings volume (381 vs 26). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Future Drummer costs $17.99 and WaveCloud $14.99 up front. Future Drummer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. WaveCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

WaveCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Future Drummer has 381 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of Future Drummer's written reviews are positive against 69% of WaveCloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Future Drummer ships an update every 4 weeks, WaveCloud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Future Drummer | WaveCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **$14.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-drummer/id1206804871/reviews) | **[4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavecloud/id6471663093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **381** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **95.9% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 178 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) |

## What reviewers say

### Future Drummer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-drummer/id1206804871)

Create electrifying electronic music with a futuristic drum machine. Craft unique beats and rhythms using a vast library of sounds and an advanced jamming algorithm. Export your creations as audio or MIDI, and perform live with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Cutting-edge drum and futuristic percussion sounds, Improved jamming algorithm for electronic music, Audio & MIDI Export (Multi-Track or Full Mix), Live mode with real-time effects and controls, Editable sounds and intuitive tools, Song Mode for fast rhythmic structure creation, Integrated effects (Compressor, Delay, Reverb, EQ)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hip Hop Sets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid Sounds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Experimental Tones | $3.99 | one-time |
| Minimal Vibes | $3.99 | one-time |


### WaveCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavecloud/id6471663093)

This app offers advanced tools for manipulating audio samples into unique sounds. It allows for precise control over tiny audio fragments, enabling the creation of diverse textures, effects, and soundscapes. Features include a morphing oscillator, LFOs, filters, and unique movement modules.

**Highlights:** Granular synthesis engine, Morphing oscillator, Orbit and WaveGlide modules, MPE support, Built-in effects suite, Audio editor and managers, 200+ presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Future Drummer free?

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

### Is WaveCloud free?

WaveCloud costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Future Drummer or WaveCloud?

WaveCloud is rated higher. Future Drummer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while WaveCloud averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Future Drummer or WaveCloud have ads?

Neither Future Drummer nor WaveCloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Future Drummer or WaveCloud?

Future Drummer ships an update every 4 weeks, and WaveCloud every 3 weeks. Most recently, Future Drummer was updated on September 23, 2026 and WaveCloud on September 19, 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.*