# Drambo vs Audulus 4

The clearest difference is price: Audulus 4 at Free against Drambo's $24.99. Drambo's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (87% vs 69%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Audulus 4 is free to download; Drambo costs $24.99 up front. Drambo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Audulus 4 sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drambo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 325 and 74 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Drambo's written reviews are positive against 69% of Audulus 4's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drambo | Audulus 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718/reviews)** | [4.3 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audulus-4/id1592022030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **325** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) | [Audulus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452619536) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Audulus 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audulus-4/id1592022030)

Create and shape sounds with a professional-grade modular synthesizer environment. Explore a vast library of modules for synthesis and sound design, with the option to expand your toolkit with premium instruments and effects. Available across Apple devices for seamless workflow.

**Highlights:** Modular synthesizer environment, Sound design tools, Real-time audio shaping, Extensive module library, Premium Pro Modules (in-app purchases), Cross-device iCloud sync, AUv3 plugin support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audulus Pro (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Audulus Pro (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| 1-shot Sample | $1.99 | one-time |
| P-Train | $2.99 | one-time |
| CLK RS-1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| CG-1 Chord Generator | $3.99 | one-time |
| CLK Clock Generator | $4.99 | one-time |
| MetaEnvelope | $4.99 | one-time |
| Modal Percussion | $4.99 | one-time |
| CLK: TimeWarp | $4.99 | one-time |
| CPR-1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| LMT-1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MS-FUNC | $5.99 | one-time |
| CLK SS-516 | $7.99 | one-time |
| J-23 Reverb | $7.99 | one-time |
| J-23 Effects | $7.99 | one-time |
| CLK GS-1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chaos LFO Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| ARP-1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| CPR-3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| SynD-K1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| TRIKOR VCO | $9.99 | one-time |
| CLK Tools Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Essential Synth Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| VCF Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| J-23 Space Console | $14.99 | one-time |
| Patch Editing | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Powerful modular environment
- 💡 Deep DSP programming capabilities
- 🎨 Intuitive and beautiful UI
- 🚀 Seamless workflow across devices
- 📚 Great for learning synthesis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases/subscriptions
- ⚠️ Steep learning curve for beginners
- 📱 UI issues on mobile (scrolling, view obstruction)
- 📉 High CPU usage
- ❓ Lack of comprehensive documentation

**Reported bugs**

- iOS 18 compatibility issues (app not working)
- Save presets but no 'Load' button
- Undo command issues with DAWs
- CMD+Z causing data loss
- Opt+drag not duplicating modules

**Requested features**

- Add 'Load' button for presets
- Improve DAW integration (Undo, duplicate)
- Resizable plugin window
- More modules (FFT/IFFT, granular buffering)
- Add CC in module


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drambo free?

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

### Is Audulus 4 free?

Audulus 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drambo or Audulus 4?

Drambo is rated higher. Drambo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Audulus 4 averages 4.3 from 74 ratings.

### Do Drambo or Audulus 4 have ads?

Neither Drambo nor Audulus 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drambo or Audulus 4?

Drambo ships an update monthly, and Audulus 4 monthly. Most recently, Drambo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Audulus 4 on September 12, 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.*