Future Drummer vs MidiAnalyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Future Drummer
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.
- 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)
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Get ready to ignite your creative spark and produce electrifying tracks that will make your audience groove. With a vast collection of cutting-edge drum and futuristic percussion sounds, you'll be able to craft the perfect beats and rhythms to elevate your music. Our technology boasts an improved jamming algorithm that has been specifically designed to cater to the needs of electronic and experimenta music producers, musicians and students. The advanced algorithm provides you with the power to create grooves that are not only innovative but also adaptable to your musical vision. Whether you're into Minimal, House, Electro, Hip Hop, Industrial, Electro Latino, or EDM, you'll find all the drum and percussion sounds you need to produce the beat-driven tracks of your dreams. Unleash your inner rhythm master and craft electrifying beats and grooves that will keep your audience moving. With a wealth of editable sounds and intuitive tools, you'll have the power to create drum patterns that are truly unique and innovative. So, why wait? Start exploring the world of electronic music production today and take your sound to the next level! EXPORT -> New Audio & Midi Export feature. Get Multi-Track or Full Mix in seconds. - Midi Out sends all note grooves and jamming at real time, so you can record the sequence or apply external sounds. - The new Live mode involves you in the grooves like never before with loads of controls with effects, hits, reverses, slices and groove controls at real time - Reverse or Slice individual hits with the easy editor. - Live Pads to assign rhythms, jam intensity and colors to play live session. Selectable by Midi with Notes or Program Change. - Song Mode. Extra fast tool to create rhythmic structures for your song in seconds - Song Mode is the fastest and effective way to create the structure for your songs with the best quality. - Integrated Effects: Compressor, Delay, Reverb and EQ for main Mix. 2 Extra Send delays for Live mode - Random generators to get creative ideas instantly. - More than 100 Multilayer sounds - Add new In-App Purchase Sounds - More than 300 editable grooves easy searchable by tags. Don't need to program but you can make your own grooves, no limits. - Random generators to get creative ideas instantly. - Ableton Link Sync - Inter-App Audio - Midi Out --- MIDI CONTROLS --- Assignable Controls MIDI Mapping Default Controls : Play : G2 LivePads : C1 - G2 Fill + Play/Stop : A2 Fill : C2 Fill + Toggle Hats/Ride D2 Toggle Hats/Ride Db2 Fill with LivePad Change E2 Load Live Pad C3 Preview LivePad Db3 Next Live Pad D3 Select Live Pad Set Eb3 Tap Tempo Bb2 Crash Cymbal B2 Next Song Ab2 Previous Song Gb2 Jam CC 1 Intensity CC 2 Master Volume CC 7 Swing CC 11 Reverb Level CC 91 Bank CC 32 Rhythm CC 0 Soundset PC
MidiAnalyzer
Analyze, test, and control MIDI data in real-time on your iPhone or iPad. Supports USB, Bluetooth, and virtual ports, with customizable pads for sending messages and chords for instrument testing. Ideal for musicians, producers, and developers.
- Real-time MIDI data analysis
- USB, Bluetooth LE, and Network MIDI support
- Customizable MIDI control pads
- Chord creation and sending
- Virtual MIDI port for inter-app communication
- MIDI message filtering
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MidiAnalyzer – Understand, Test and Control MIDI MidiAnalyzer is the perfect tool for anyone working with MIDI on iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a musician, producer, or developer – analyze, test, and control MIDI data in real time via USB, Bluetooth, or virtual ports. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ## Analyze MIDI in Real Time Receive and display all incoming MIDI data Supports USB MIDI, Bluetooth LE MIDI, and Network Sessions Virtual MIDI port for inter-app testing View data as detailed MIDI messages or raw hexadecimal bytes Copy received events for use in other apps Powerful filters for targeted analysis (Note, CC, PC, SysEx, Clock, and more) Perfect for troubleshooting, monitoring, or reverse-engineering MIDI communication. ## Control MIDI with PADs 6 fully customizable PADs with MIDI Learn Send Note, CC, Program Change, or SysEx messages Individual trigger definitions 10 storable PAD programs Integrated MIDI Panic function Flexible destination routing or send to all available receivers Ideal for live setups, foot controller conversions, or complex SysEx actions. ## Test Instruments with CHORDs Create and send 12 freely configurable chords Adjustable global MIDI channel Individual velocity and octave selection Can also be used for alternative MIDI commands A practical testing tool for synthesizers, expanders, and virtual instruments. ## Flexible Connectivity Automatic detection of MIDI devices Bluetooth MIDI with auto-reconnect Virtual MIDI port support Compatible with popular iOS music apps ## Smart Extras Adjustable monitor font size Hexadecimal or decimal display Background operation (e.g., for PAD mode) Switchable language (German / English) Backup & restore all PAD programs via the Files app ---------------------------------------------------------------- MidiAnalyzer is the compact all-in-one solution for MIDI monitoring, testing, and control – right on your iPhone or iPad. Take control of your MIDI data. See what’s really being sent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MidiAnalyzer at $2.99 against Future Drummer's $17.99. MidiAnalyzer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Future Drummer's advantage is ratings volume (383 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Future Drummer costs $17.99 and MidiAnalyzer $2.99 up front. Future Drummer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MidiAnalyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.
MidiAnalyzer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Future Drummer has 383 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Future Drummer's written reviews are positive against 100% of MidiAnalyzer's.
Future Drummer ships an update every 4 weeks, MidiAnalyzer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Future Drummer | MidiAnalyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (383 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 95.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 383 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lumbeat | Stefan Arnhold |
Customer experience
Future Drummer
MidiAnalyzer
In-app purchases
Future Drummer
- Hip Hop Sets$3.99
- Hybrid Sounds$3.99
- Experimental Tones$3.99
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- Minimal Vibes$3.99
MidiAnalyzer
No in-app purchases
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