# DRM vs pUnKGeN

The clearest difference is rating: DRM at 5.0 against pUnKGeN's 3.2. DRM also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). pUnKGeN's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

DRM costs $1.99 and pUnKGeN $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DRM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of DRM's written reviews are positive against 44% of pUnKGeN's.

DRM ships an update every 7 months, pUnKGeN every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRM | pUnKGeN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-32/id1488347182/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punkgenmetal-riff-loop-maker/id1644880917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 24 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Rochaix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441966350) | [Rob Wilmot](https://appshunter.io/developer/520672432) |

## What reviewers say

### DRM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-32/id1488347182)

This app emulates a vintage 1979 drum machine, offering a pure interface for creating beats on your device. It includes high-quality samples, preset patterns, and advanced audio features for music production.

**Highlights:** 8 original high-quality double-samples, 32 preset patterns, Selective instrument deletion modes, Full machine state auto-save, Background audio playback, Audiobus V3 and InterApp audio support, Built-in audio and global effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### pUnKGeN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punkgenmetal-riff-loop-maker/id1644880917)

Create heavy rock, thrash metal, punk, and goth style sequences and loops with a 6-channel pattern groovebox and guitar riff generator. Features independent effects, filters, tuning, and ducking for each track, with options to generate, modify, or manually enter riff patterns.

**Highlights:** 6-channel pattern groovebox, Guitar riff generator, Independent track effects, Manual note entry, Scale and shuffle patterns, Arpeggiate function, MIDI and Ableton Link support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRM free?

DRM costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is pUnKGeN free?

pUnKGeN costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DRM or pUnKGeN?

DRM is rated higher. DRM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while pUnKGeN averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do DRM or pUnKGeN have ads?

Neither DRM nor pUnKGeN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DRM or pUnKGeN?

DRM ships an update every 7 months, and pUnKGeN every 3 days. Most recently, DRM was updated on October 13, 2026 and pUnKGeN on October 30, 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.*