# DRM vs Tapko Stomp

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tapko Stomp at every 3 months against DRM's every 9 months. DRM's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DRM costs $1.99 and Tapko Stomp $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DRM against 5.0 for Tapko Stomp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

DRM ships an update every 9 months, Tapko Stomp every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRM | Tapko Stomp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-32/id1488347182/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko-stomp/id6766352360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Rochaix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441966350) | [David Lars Guva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887879459) |

## 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, InterApp audio, AudioUnit, Midi, Bluetooth LE

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tapko Stomp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko-stomp/id6766352360)

This app converts live audio transients into MIDI notes or sample triggers for live performance. It's designed for easy setup on stage, allowing musicians to use any audio source to control MIDI instruments or playback samples.

**Highlights:** AUv3 effect with MIDI output, Real-time transient detection, MIDI, Sample, or Both trigger modes, Velocity-based triggering, Sample picker and clear, Preset compatibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRM free?

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

### Is Tapko Stomp free?

Tapko Stomp costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DRM or Tapko Stomp?

DRM and Tapko Stomp are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do DRM or Tapko Stomp have ads?

Neither DRM nor Tapko Stomp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DRM or Tapko Stomp?

DRM ships an update every 9 months, and Tapko Stomp every 3 months. Most recently, DRM was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tapko Stomp on November 5, 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.*