Comparison

SNAP vs MIDI Drum

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

Head to head
About

SNAP

Create dynamic drum patterns with interactive control and motion gestures. Seamlessly integrate with DAWs and other music hardware for studio or live performance.

Highlights
  • Motion control for pattern manipulation
  • Interactive drum pattern creation
  • MIDI OUT and Ableton Link integration
  • 8 drum voices with density control
  • 8 snapshot slots for pattern storage
  • 16 pre-designed drum kits
Features
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From music producers to casual users, SNAP will help you create great drum patterns in any musical style, on the fly, with your fingertips. SNAP can also help you in the studio, by providing seamless variations of your patterns, under your complete interactive control. Program or load drum patterns, store your favorite variations, and export them to your DAW, all on a continuous and free-flowing loop/fashion. SNAP is also a powerful tool for your live sessions, providing you with subtle or radical changes, from sudden drops to ecstatic crescendos, all fully and instantaneously controllable under your fingertips. and now with MOTION CONTROL Motion control is the first step towards a whole new dimension of control for your drums; you can use your iPhone to trigger the snapshots of your session. There are four distinct gestures, identified using the latest in machine learning technology, which enable you to jump seamlessly between snapshots with your movements. You can also use the gestures done using your iPhone, to control a remote instance of SNAP running on an iPad that is connected to the same wireless network for an interactive, multi-device musical performance. SNAP can communicate with your music apps, drum machines, DAWs and other musical equipment via MIDI OUT and Ableton Link. SNAP’s full integration with Native Instrument’s Maschine Jam, allows it to communicate bidirectionally to become its “drumming brain”. Compatibility with other control devices will be rolled-out progressively. SNAP provides: - Motion Control, control your patterns using your movements. - 8 drum voices, each one with its own continuous density controller. - 4 different intelligent syncopation/reinforcement algorithms, independently selectable for each drum voice. - MIDI IN and OUT integration (Available as an In-App purchase). - Ableton Link synchronization support. - 8 snapshot slots for storing, recalling and updating drum patterns on the fly. -16 specially designed drum kits - Sessions and patterns covering different styles to get you started right away.

About

MIDI Drum

Create and perform drum patterns with an 8-track sequencer. Connect to external instruments and apps via Bluetooth or USB MIDI. Share your creations and explore a library of user-made songs.

Highlights
  • 8-track drum sequencer
  • User-friendly interface
  • Live performance mode
  • General MIDI sound source
  • Bluetooth LE and USB MIDI support
  • Song library for sharing
  • Export Standard MIDI Files (paid add-on)
Features
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Key Features: - 8-track drum sequencer - Simple, user-friendly interface - Display and edit 4 to 48 steps across 4 cycles on a single screen - Live performance with up to 6 toggleable blocks - Built-in sound source compliant with General MIDI - Compatible with electronic instruments via MIDI connection (e.g., Casiotone, PortaTone, InstaChord) - Connection options: Bluetooth LE MIDI or USB MIDI - Extend sound sources by connecting with other apps such as bs-16i - Can be operated via external MIDI devices, keyboards, and page-turning switches - Song library for sharing self-created data and downloading from other users - Export Standard MIDI Files (SMF) – available as a paid add-on *Loading data created by other users is free. *In-app purchases apply across all devices. Official Website (Japanese): https://instachord.com/product/midi-drum/ User Manual (English): https://kantan-music.notion.site/MIDI-Drum-Manual-5976bdeba4f04900851f0e3c9ae247d6 Song Library: https://instachord.com/community/drum-data/ Developer: bismark [https://www.bismark.jp/

Screenshots

SNAP4 screens
MIDI Drum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SNAP at every 9 days against MIDI Drum's every 3 weeks. SNAP also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. SNAP sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MIDI Drum sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for SNAP against 3.7 for MIDI Drum. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SNAP ships an update every 9 days, MIDI Drum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SNAP versus MIDI Drum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSNAPMIDI Drum
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (14 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReactable Systems SLInstaChord Corp.

Customer experience

SNAP

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral27.8%
Negative38.9%

MIDI Drum

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SNAP

One-time2
  • Enable Save$0.99
  • Enable MIDI functionality$0.99
2 purchases

MIDI Drum

One-time2
  • Save in proprietary format$4.99
  • Export as SMF$4.99

Questions

Is SNAP free?
SNAP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MIDI Drum free?
MIDI Drum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SNAP or MIDI Drum?
MIDI Drum is rated higher. SNAP averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MIDI Drum averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do SNAP or MIDI Drum have ads?
Neither SNAP nor MIDI Drum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SNAP or MIDI Drum?
SNAP ships an update every 9 days, and MIDI Drum every 3 weeks. Most recently, SNAP was updated on October 2, 2026 and MIDI Drum on September 28, 2026.

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