# Drambo vs M8 Music Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M8 Music Tracker at none against Drambo's 5. M8 Music Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Drambo's advantage is price ($24.99 vs $29.99) and ratings volume (330 vs 106). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Drambo costs $24.99 and M8 Music Tracker $29.99 up front. Drambo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. M8 Music Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Drambo against 5.0 for M8 Music Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 330 and 106 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Drambo's written reviews are positive against 100% of M8 Music Tracker's.

Drambo ships an update every 5 weeks, M8 Music Tracker every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drambo | M8 Music Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$24.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718/reviews) | **[5.0 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m8-music-tracker/id6806721202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **330** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#38** |
| Size | 149 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) | [Dirtywave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816585443) |

## What reviewers say

### Drambo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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


### M8 Music Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m8-music-tracker/id6806721202)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create and arrange music with a portable eight-track tracker, synthesizer, and sequencer. Features multiple synth engines, sample playback, and advanced sequencing tools. Offers extensive connectivity and compatibility with hardware and other M8 users.

**Highlights:** Eight-track music tracker and sequencer, Multiple built-in synth engines (Wavsynth, Macrosynth, FMSynth, Hypersynth), Sampler for playback and recording, Advanced sequencing with modulation, scales, and effects, MIDI instrument control, CoreMIDI and IAA integration, Portrait and landscape support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drambo free?

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

### Is M8 Music Tracker free?

M8 Music Tracker costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drambo or M8 Music Tracker?

M8 Music Tracker is rated higher. Drambo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 330 ratings, while M8 Music Tracker averages 5.0 from 106 ratings.

### Do Drambo or M8 Music Tracker have ads?

Neither Drambo nor M8 Music Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drambo or M8 Music Tracker?

Drambo ships an update every 5 weeks, and M8 Music Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, Drambo was updated on October 26, 2026 and M8 Music Tracker on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Drambo or M8 Music Tracker?

Drambo currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and M8 Music Tracker at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*