# iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone vs Drambo

The clearest difference is price: iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone at $12.99 against Drambo's $24.99. iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone also leads on chart position (#64 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 331). Drambo's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $12.99 and Drambo $24.99 up front. iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Drambo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drambo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone has 1.8K ratings behind it against 331, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 87% of Drambo's.

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Drambo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone | Drambo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$12.99** | $24.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2-for-iphone/id1413887036/reviews) | **[4.8 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 331 |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 328 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akai Professional](https://appshunter.io/developer/373969727) | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) |

## What reviewers say

### iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2-for-iphone/id1413887036)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create music with a powerful sampler, vocal recording, and Audio Unit integration. Manipulate audio in real-time, sequence songs faster, and access exclusive sound kits. Learn beatmaking with integrated tutorials.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio manipulation, Audio Unit instrument integration, Advanced song sequencing, Exclusive sound kits and packs, 64-track mixer with FX, Multi-touch audio editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Producer Subscription (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Professional Subscription (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Professional Subscription (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Producer Subscription (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great beat maker
- 👍 Surprisingly powerful
- 👍 Smooth workflow
- 👍 Awesome tool
- 👍 Dope app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes a lot
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Unstable
- 🐛 Laggy
- 🔒 Can't import own samples

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when chopping samples
- Audio dropouts
- Orientation issues
- Spotify integration not working
- Audiocopy integration issues

**Requested features**

- Allow importing own samples
- Improve sample editing workflow
- Add more effects
- Implement Ableton Link
- Sync samples across iPhone and iPad


### Drambo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718)

This app offers a flexible sound design experience, allowing users to build beats, create synthesizers, and process audio with effects. Its innovative modular system simplifies connections and organization, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians. It functions as a standalone application or a plugin within a DAW.

**Highlights:** Modular sound design, Intuitive cable-less connections, Advanced sequencer, Standalone and AUv3 plugin, Over 140 modules, Polyphonic stereo processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Granular extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Waves extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Formants extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| DSP extensions 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Visual extension | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly powerful and flexible
- 🎨 Endless creative possibilities
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 🔧 Modular synth capabilities
- 🎛️ Excellent sequencing and groove box features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited undo/redo functionality
- 🔊 Audio export issues (pitch/tempo problems)
- 🔀 Lack of dedicated audio track support

**Reported bugs**

- Audio cutting out after 5 minutes of use
- Presets and patches not loading properly
- Incompatibility with certain iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Stem/track export functionality
- MIDI CC learn and external control
- Ableton Link support
- More parameter control and modulation options
- Improved piano roll and sequencing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone free?

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Drambo free?

Drambo costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone or Drambo?

Drambo is rated higher. iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Drambo averages 4.8 from 331 ratings.

### Do iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone or Drambo have ads?

Neither iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone nor Drambo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone or Drambo?

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Drambo every 5 weeks. Most recently, iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone was updated on October 29, 2026 and Drambo on October 30, 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.*