Comparison

Drumli vs Starrypad

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

Head to head
About

Drumli

Features
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Drumli is a tiny touch-sensitive drum. Only two pads to hit the bass and snare drum. As simple as it gets. ;) trick: choose where you set your device, and tap your screen with variable force but always gently, you don't need to hit it to reach maximum velocity, be kind to your device!

About

Starrypad

Transform your device into a versatile music creation tool. Record and import audio, then assign it to velocity-sensitive pads for playback. Create loops, add layers, and export your work as WAV or MIDI.

Highlights
  • 16 velocity-sensitive pads
  • Built-in drum kits and synth phrases
  • Microphone and audio import
  • Loop recording and layering
  • WAV and MIDI export
  • USB MIDI controller support
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Starrypad turns your iPhone into a drum pad, looper and sampler. Play sixteen velocity-sensitive pads with acoustic drums, 808 sounds and original synth phrases. The C Synth kit follows your tempo while keeping note pitch independent. Shape each pad with level, pan and tuning in the Mixer. Record from the microphone or import audio from a video you choose, trim the sound and assign it to a pad. Record loops, add layers and undo the latest pass. Switch from recording to playback without stopping the loop. Play along with music from another audio app. Background playback depends on the other app and your audio route. This does not import or record protected streaming audio. Export loops as WAV or MIDI. Connect an optional class-compliant USB MIDI controller. No controller, account or subscription is required. Settings and help support English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. Familiar performance legends stay in English. Audio processing and your recordings stay on the device. Salamander Drumkit by Alexander Holm (CC BY 3.0) TR-808 Sound Sample Set by Michael Fischer via TidalCycles (CC0 1.0) Additional percussion from FreePats (CC0 1.0) Original synthesized rhythm phrases by Starrypad

Screenshots

Drumli1 screens
Starrypad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Drumli at 3 against Starrypad's 1. Drumli also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Drumli versus Starrypad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumliStarrypad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLooprRyo Ijuin

In-app purchases

None

Drumli

No in-app purchases

None

Starrypad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drumli free?
Drumli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starrypad free?
Starrypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drumli or Starrypad have ads?
Neither Drumli nor Starrypad shows ads.

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