# Future Drummer vs MuseBud

The clearest difference is price: MuseBud at $5.99 against Future Drummer's $17.99. MuseBud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). Future Drummer's advantage is ratings volume (383 vs 12). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Future Drummer costs $17.99 and MuseBud $5.99 up front. Future Drummer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MuseBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Future Drummer against 4.7 for MuseBud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Future Drummer has 383 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Future Drummer's written reviews are positive against 100% of MuseBud's.

Future Drummer ships an update every 4 weeks, MuseBud every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Future Drummer | MuseBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-drummer/id1206804871/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musebud-auv3-midi-generator/id6472487197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **383** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 95.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 178 MB | 7 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) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## 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 |


### MuseBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musebud-auv3-midi-generator/id6472487197)

This app generates musical notes based on user-defined probabilities for various musical parameters. It includes a looper for capturing and repeating sequences, with detailed editing capabilities for individual notes within the loop. It's a powerful tool for creating complex and evolving musical patterns.

**Highlights:** Generative note creation with customizable probabilities, Adjustable note, octave, duration, velocity, gate, and ratchet parameters, Integrated looper with up to 64-note buffer, Step editing within the looper, Multiple pattern support with independent looper buffers, Key and scale customization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Future Drummer free?

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

### Is MuseBud free?

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

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

Future Drummer is rated higher. Future Drummer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while MuseBud averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Future Drummer or MuseBud have ads?

Neither Future Drummer nor MuseBud shows ads.

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

Future Drummer ships an update every 4 weeks, and MuseBud every 6 days. Most recently, Future Drummer was updated on October 29, 2026 and MuseBud on October 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.*