Comparison

Drum Machine vs VADrum2

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

Head to head
About

Drum Machine

Create impressive music with an intuitive beat maker. Explore various drum kits, utilize a step sequencer, and mix tracks with an 8-track mixer. Compatible with MIDI controllers for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • High quality drum kits
  • 8 tracks mixer
  • Steps sequencer
  • Drum pads
  • MIDI controllers compatibility
Features
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Discover Drum Machine, the best beat maker tool on the App Store! You will make awesome beats in no time with its intuitive interface and easy to master features. Making music is now accessible for anyone: master Drum Machine and start creating your own music. FEATURES - High quality drum kits: Electro, Urban, Vintage, Classic, Techno, Percussion, Vocal... pick your favorite style! (premium version to access all) - 8 tracks mixer to mix the volume and balance the tracks. It also acts as a visual reference of your beat (premium version) - Steps sequencer to quickly edit your music - Drum pads with 8 custom pads - Templates to find inspiration and to learn (premium version to access all) - MIDI controllers compatibility to enhance your experience. Supports Midi over Wifi, Bluetooth and UBS Midi Controller Give it a try and you'll create inspirational musics before you know it! ------------------------ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Subscribe for unlimited access to our all the Premium features, all the drum kits and templates. - Weekly ($7.99) & yearly ($40.99)* - Free trial subscription is automatically renewed unless cancelled 24 hours before the renewal - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: http://musicworldmedia.com/products/drum-machine/tos *Price are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD.

About

VADrum2

Create electronic music with a virtual analog drum machine. Features a synthesizer with 27 voices, built-in effects, and a powerful sequencer. Save projects to iCloud and use it as a standalone app or an Audio Unit Extension.

Highlights
  • 27 virtual analog and sample playback drum voices
  • Integrated delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, EQ, and compressor
  • 16-bar pattern sequencer with parameter automation
  • Stand-alone app and AUv3 extension support
  • Ableton Link and Bluetooth MIDI compatibility
  • iCloud Drive project saving
  • Universal Purchase for iOS and macOS
Features
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VADrum2 is a virtual analog drum machine for iPhone, iPad and Mac. VADrum2 consists of drum synthesizer, effects and a sequencer. The drum synthesizer includes 27 drum voices, which are 23 virtual analog modules and 4 sample playback modules and they are inspired by the iconic analog drum machines of the 1980’s. The Effects includes delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq, and compressor. The sequencer offers ability to program 16 bar pattern per clip and parameter automation. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive. VADrum2 works as a stand alone or as an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI and MIDI IN/OUT. Main Features Drum Synthesizer - 27 drum synthesizer modules (24 virtual analog and 4 sample playback) Sequencer - 16 bar patterns per clip. Total 16 clips. - Parameter automation. Audio Export - Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC) - Support iCloud Drive. - Support Universal Purchase (Works on iOS devices and macOS devices) - Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. - Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) System Requirements - AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) requires host application which support AudioUnit Extension. - AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) is supported by Apple Garage Band on iOS and macOS, and Apple Logic on Mac. For any other DAW, it depends on the application and some of them don’t support AudioUnit Extension (AUv3).

Screenshots

Drum Machine4 screens
VADrum24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VADrum2 at 86% against Drum Machine's 18%. VADrum2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Drum Machine's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On 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

Drum Machine is free to download; VADrum2 costs $14.99 up front. Drum Machine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. VADrum2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VADrum2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Machine has 6.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Drum Machine's written reviews are positive against 86% of VADrum2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drum Machine ships an update every 4 weeks, VADrum2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Drum Machine versus VADrum2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum MachineVADrum2
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.3 (6.1K ratings)4.5 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.3% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.1K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMWMRyo Togawa

Customer experience

Drum Machine

All ratings6,115 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive18.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative78.0%

VADrum2

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Drum Machine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription screen blocks access
  • Ads block functionality
  • Sounds don't save

Requested features

3 requests
  • Export tracks
  • Tap tempo
  • Free version with limited features

VADrum2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Drum Machine

Subscriptions11
  • Weekly Premium Pass7 Days trial$4.497 Days
  • Weekly Premium Pass7 Days trial$7.497 Days
  • Weekly premium pass3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium Pass3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Pass7 Days trial$9.497 Days
  • Monthly Premium Pass7 Days trial$18.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Pass$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Pass$39.991 Year
  • Annually Premium Pass7 Days trial$46.991 Year
  • Annually premium pass7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Annually Premium Pass7 Days trial$94.991 Year
None

VADrum2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drum Machine free?
Drum Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VADrum2 free?
VADrum2 costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Drum Machine or VADrum2?
VADrum2 is rated higher. Drum Machine averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while VADrum2 averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.
Do Drum Machine or VADrum2 have ads?
Drum Machine shows ads; VADrum2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Drum Machine or VADrum2?
Drum Machine ships an update every 4 weeks, and VADrum2 every 5 months. Most recently, Drum Machine was updated on September 24, 2026 and VADrum2 on September 20, 2026.

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