# Factory vs Drambo

The clearest difference is price: Factory at Free against Drambo's $24.99. Drambo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Factory is free to download; Drambo costs $24.99 up front. Factory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drambo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Factory against 4.8 for Drambo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 488 and 331 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Factory's written reviews are positive against 87% of Drambo's.

Factory ships an update every 4 months, Drambo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory | Drambo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $24.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (488 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-modular-synthesizer/id1458743434/reviews)** | [4.8 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **488** | 331 |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 351 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sugar Bytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/614418826) | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) |

## What reviewers say

### Factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-modular-synthesizer/id1458743434)

Create complex and organic sounds with a powerful modular synthesizer. Explore a vast array of synthesis types, a deep modulation matrix, and dynamic signal flow. Easily find and morph between sounds with a built-in browser and crossfader.

**Highlights:** Modular synthesis with extensive modulation matrix, Multiple oscillator engines and synthesis types, Dynamic signal flow with 3-FX chain, Morph crossfader for sound transformation, Preset browser with tagging and rating, Sequencers, Arpeggiator, and Quantizer

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Factory Full Version | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful synth engine
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Vast sound design capabilities
- 💡 Innovative modulation matrix
- 🎶 Inspiring and unique presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with other apps
- 🖥️ Pixelated interface on high-res displays
- 🔇 Note-sticking problems

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not loading correctly in DAW projects
- CC assignment issues causing controls to freeze

**Requested features**

- Ability to modulate morph slider
- Option to modulate effects parameters individually
- Arpeggiator with retrigger on key press
- Better integration with GarageBand and other DAWs


### 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 Factory free?

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

### Is Drambo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Factory or Drambo?

Factory is rated higher. Factory averages 4.9 out of 5 from 488 ratings, while Drambo averages 4.8 from 331 ratings.

### Do Factory or Drambo have ads?

Neither Factory nor Drambo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Factory or Drambo?

Factory ships an update every 4 months, and Drambo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Factory was updated on October 17, 2026 and Drambo on October 22, 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.*