# M vs Drum

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drum at 100% against M's 0%. Drum also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). M's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

M is free to download; Drum costs $14.99 up front. M sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Drum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drum holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of M's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drum's.

M ships an update every 3 weeks, Drum every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | Drum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-gen/id1484274043/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-80/id6444686683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 25 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Carter-Bond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162644925) | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-gen/id1484274043)

This app automatically composes original music based on your chosen settings for duration, tempo, and style. You can refine compositions by liking or disliking sections, and export generated music in MP3, MIDI, or sheet music formats. It's designed for content creators, producers, and music enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Automated music composition, Customizable duration, tempo, and style, Like/Dislike feedback for refinement, Export in MP3, MIDI, and PDF formats, Track Editor for rewriting sections, Separate track generation (melody, harmony, bass, percussion)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Use License | $3.49 | per month |
| Sharing Pack | $4.49 | per month |
| Library Expansion (+50 slots) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Library Expansion (+100 slots) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Downloads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


### Drum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-80/id6444686683)

This app recreates the distinctive sound of early 1980s electronic drum modules combined with sampled real cymbal sounds. It offers a virtual analog engine for drum synthesis and a separate engine for realistic cymbal playback, providing a unique sonic palette for music production.

**Highlights:** Virtual analog engine for 80s drum sounds, Sampled real cymbal sounds, Dual sound engines for drums and cymbals, Multiple output options, Built-in effects (limiter, delay, reverb), Unlimited program storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is Drum free?

Drum costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, M or Drum?

Drum is rated higher. M averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Drum averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, M or Drum?

M ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drum every 7 months. Most recently, M was updated on September 22, 2026 and Drum on August 26, 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.*