# Jamboxx vs DrumComputer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jamboxx at none against DrumComputer's 1. Jamboxx also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.6). DrumComputer's advantage is ratings volume (621 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrumComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jamboxx asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jamboxx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrumComputer has 621 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jamboxx ships an update every 2 months, DrumComputer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jamboxx | DrumComputer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamboxx/id1367156059/reviews)** | [4.8 (621 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumcomputer-synthetic-beats/id1502238351/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **621** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jamboxx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399569546) | [Sugar Bytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/614418826) |

## What reviewers say

### Jamboxx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamboxx/id1367156059)

This app enhances a specialized wind instrument, allowing users to improvise with backing tracks and animations. It offers guided tutorials for learning and advanced performance modes. Users can customize scales, keys, and octaves, and even add new instrument sounds.

**Highlights:** Jam mode with backing tracks and animations, Guided tutorials for learning, Customizable scales, keys, and octaves, Add new instrument sounds (.SF2, .SF3), MIDI out to DAWs like Ableton Live, On-screen dynamic note indicator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DrumComputer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumcomputer-synthetic-beats/id1502238351)

This app is a powerful tool for creating synthetic drum sounds and beats. It combines advanced synthesis techniques with flexible modulation and sequencing capabilities, offering intelligent randomizers and pattern editing for endless creative possibilities. Users can design unique drum hits, build complex patterns, and mix them for professional-sounding results.

**Highlights:** 8 layered sound engines, Flexible modulation matrix, Intelligent sound randomizers, 16-step sequencer with pattern generation, Auto and manual remixing/fills, AUv3 plugin and standalone operation, MIDI file export

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrumComputer Full Version | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best iOS drum machine
- 👍 Wicked easy to use interface
- 👍 Great sound and workflow
- 👍 Powerful and flexible sequencer
- 👍 Tons of customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 High CPU usage and battery drain
- 👎 Confusing and complex interface
- 👎 Lack of MIDI mapping for live use
- 👎 Inability to record beats from pads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup with iOS 14.2
- Inability to import samples in some cases
- MIDI out only supports single channel

**Requested features**

- Add real-time beat recording
- Improve MIDI mapping capabilities
- Add randomization options for tempo, sequence length, and mixing
- Improve preset management (ability to delete presets)
- Optimize for better performance and battery life


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jamboxx free?

Jamboxx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DrumComputer free?

DrumComputer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jamboxx or DrumComputer?

Jamboxx is rated higher. Jamboxx averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DrumComputer averages 4.8 from 621 ratings.

### Do Jamboxx or DrumComputer have ads?

Neither Jamboxx nor DrumComputer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jamboxx or DrumComputer?

Jamboxx ships an update every 2 months, and DrumComputer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Jamboxx was updated on October 5, 2026 and DrumComputer on October 17, 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.*