Comparison

Future Drummer vs SimpleChorusEffect

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

SimpleChorusEffect

Features
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Simple Chorus is a straightforward yet professional stereo chorus effect plugin for macOS and iOS. It delivers rich, expressive modulation sounds with an intuitive interface. Four chorus modes included: - Chorus I — Smooth, warm vintage Juno-style chorus - Chorus II — Dimension-style chorus with cross-channel mixing for natural stereo width - HiChorus — Chorus modulation applied to high frequencies only, adding brightness and sparkle - Ensemble — Multi-layered ensemble effect, ideal for classic string synthesizer sounds Key Features: - AUv3 Audio Unit compatible — works with Logic Pro, GarageBand, and other major hosts - 3 independent LFOs per mode with individual rate, depth, and phase control - High-pass filter option for HiChorus mode - 8 built-in presets Perfect for guitar, vocals, keyboards, and synthesizers.

Screenshots

Future Drummer4 screens
SimpleChorusEffect1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SimpleChorusEffect at $0.99 against Future Drummer's $17.99. SimpleChorusEffect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Future Drummer costs $17.99 and SimpleChorusEffect $0.99 up front. Future Drummer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SimpleChorusEffect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Future Drummer versus SimpleChorusEffect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuture DrummerSimpleChorusEffect
Price$17.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (381 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings381 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumbeatKenichi Nakamura

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Future Drummer

One-time4
  • Hip Hop Sets$3.99
  • Hybrid Sounds$3.99
  • Experimental Tones$3.99
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  • Minimal Vibes$3.99
None

SimpleChorusEffect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Future Drummer free?
Future Drummer costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SimpleChorusEffect free?
SimpleChorusEffect costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Future Drummer or SimpleChorusEffect have ads?
Neither Future Drummer nor SimpleChorusEffect shows ads.

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