# DRM vs SUBscription Synth

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SUBscription Synth at 88% against DRM's 57%. SUBscription Synth also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (42 vs 6). DRM's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

DRM costs $1.99 and SUBscription Synth $2.99 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SUBscription Synth has 42 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of DRM's written reviews are positive against 88% of SUBscription Synth's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DRM ships an update every 7 months, SUBscription Synth every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRM | SUBscription Synth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-32/id1488347182/reviews)** | [4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-synth/id6450652011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 24 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Rochaix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441966350) | [Caelum Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463219587) |

## 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


### SUBscription Synth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-synth/id6450652011)

This app transforms user-entered text into unique monophonic sub-synth waveshapes. It offers a text-to-synthesis engine, drive and dirt effects, a low-pass filter, and extensive modulation options for creating powerful bass sounds.

**Highlights:** Text-to-synthesis engine, Monophonic sub-synth, Drive and dirt effects, 12dB/oct low-pass filter, 2 envelopes, 2 LFOs, 4 expression controls, AUv3 plugin and standalone operation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRM free?

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

### Is SUBscription Synth free?

SUBscription Synth costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DRM or SUBscription Synth?

DRM is rated higher. DRM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SUBscription Synth averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do DRM or SUBscription Synth have ads?

Neither DRM nor SUBscription Synth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DRM or SUBscription Synth?

DRM ships an update every 7 months, and SUBscription Synth every 2 days. Most recently, DRM was updated on September 10, 2026 and SUBscription Synth on September 23, 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.*