# Drum Machine vs VADrum2

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Machine | VADrum2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-machine-music-maker/id1435908315/reviews) | **[4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vadrum2/id1561097284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 71 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) | [Ryo Togawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474193056) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-machine-music-maker/id1435908315)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $9.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $18.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium Pass | $46.99 | per year |
| Annually premium pass | $79.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium Pass | $94.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cool app
- 🚀 Great drum machine
- 🚀 Fun to make music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription to use
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Crashes and errors
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Overpriced subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription screen blocks access
- Ads block functionality
- Sounds don't save

**Requested features**

- Export tracks
- Tap tempo
- Free version with limited features


### VADrum2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vadrum2/id1561097284)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*