# DrumMapMidi vs New Path

The clearest difference is price: DrumMapMidi at Free against New Path's $0.99. DrumMapMidi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). New Path's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 27 months) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

DrumMapMidi is free to download; New Path costs $0.99 up front. New Path sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DrumMapMidi asks for nothing beyond the download.

DrumMapMidi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively.

DrumMapMidi ships an update every 27 months, New Path every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 12, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumMapMidi | New Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drummapmidi/id1455870730/reviews)** | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-path-2d-music-sequencer/id1573431316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 21 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malcolm Mugglin](https://appshunter.io/developer/533859939) | [The Zooo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573431318) |

## What reviewers say

### DrumMapMidi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drummapmidi/id1455870730)

Easily create drum patterns and fills by tapping buttons that trigger multiple sounds. Send MIDI information to other General MIDI drum kits in different applications. Ideal for musicians looking to quickly lay down rhythms.

**Highlights:** Tap out drum patterns, Assign multiple sounds to buttons, Send MIDI to other apps, Load one set of audio samples, MIDI setup instructions

**In-app purchases:** none


### New Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-path-2d-music-sequencer/id1573431316)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create unique rhythms and harmonies by guiding colored shapes with arrows on a 2D grid. Assign instruments, alter paths, and use special arrow types for surprising musical results. Control complex interactions with crossroads, teleports, and rule systems.

**Highlights:** 2D grid-based music creation, Shape-based instrument playback, Adjustable arrow paths and types, Crossroads and teleports for complex paths, MIDI out and Ableton Link support, Delay and reverb effects, Preset and generator systems

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic | Free | one-time |
| Classic Neon | Free | one-time |
| Classic Stone | Free | one-time |
| Classic Textile | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic White | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pinky | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chess | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hands and Hats | $1.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Audio Unit v3 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrumMapMidi free?

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

### Is New Path free?

New Path costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DrumMapMidi or New Path?

DrumMapMidi is rated higher. DrumMapMidi averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while New Path averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do DrumMapMidi or New Path have ads?

Neither DrumMapMidi nor New Path shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrumMapMidi or New Path?

DrumMapMidi ships an update every 27 months, and New Path every 3 months. Most recently, DrumMapMidi was updated on June 12, 2026 and New Path on September 14, 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.*