Comparison

DrumComputer vs Tensor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DrumComputer

This app is a powerful tool for creating synthetic drum sounds and beats. It combines advanced synthesis techniques with flexible modulation and sequencing capabilities, offering intelligent randomizers and pattern editing for endless creative possibilities. Users can design unique drum hits, build complex patterns, and mix them for professional-sounding results.

Highlights
  • 8 layered sound engines
  • Flexible modulation matrix
  • Intelligent sound randomizers
  • 16-step sequencer with pattern generation
  • Auto and manual remixing/fills
  • AUv3 plugin and standalone operation
  • MIDI file export
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DrumComputer is the new specialist for synthetic drums, combining classic and modern synthesis with flexible modulations and luxurious sequencing. Intelligent randomizers, elegant pattern editing and import of your own samples are just a few of the mind blowing possibilities. Enjoy new drums everyday and get inspired by all the creativity that DrumComputer sets free. Just because, there still is all the unheard of... More than 400 global presets and 450 engine presets are shipping with DrumComputer. Add the Sound Randomizer and you have an unlimited source of cool sounds. ::FEATURES:: • 8 Sound Engines, each one layering a Resonator, Wavetable/Analogue, Resynth and Sampler • Filter, Compressor, Overdrive and 2 kinds of Send Reverbs: Room and Hall • 2x Env/LFO, plus Synth-Engine-Modulators, Sequencer-Modulators, ModMatrix • Intelligent Randomizers for endless Drum Sounds • 16 Step Sequencer and Pattern Generator, Probability, Rolls, +/- Step Delay, Swing, Humanize • Auto- und Manual Remixing/Fills • Easy Keyboard Mapping for Patterns, Mutes and Engine Triggers • Keyzones for Rolls, Pitch and Modulation • AUv3 plug-in with MIDI FX support & Standalone • Audio Bounce • MIDI File Export • Multiple Audio/MIDI Outputs • Virtual, Network, External & Bluetooth MIDI • Ableton Link • MIDI Learn & Host Automation • Preset iCloud Sync • Preset Share ••• Sound Engines ••• 8 individual 3-layer synth engines to design, shape and sculpt powerful drum hits. Depth modulation area with envelopes, LFOs, and a complex modulation matrix to change most parameters using a wide array of sources. Finest noise table conversion technology, followed by a filter, distortion and side chain compressor. ••• Sequencer ••• Enjoy smart randomization to create patterns that feel natural and organic and add some feeling to the pattern with swing and 'humanization'. Move various parameters along to match the notes, such as velocity, pitch, decay, probability, roll and offset. ••• Kit Page ••• Bring all the individual sounds together in one place, select new sound presets or even randomly generate new sounds based on various sound type profiles and give your kit some character, punch and an analogue feel! ••• Mix ••• With Volume, Mute, Solo, Pan as well as two reverb return channels you can send any of your sounds to at any time and also assign the mixer parameters as modulation destinations. The Room reverb gives you a nice familiar space, letting you glue together multiple drum sounds, while the Hall reverb gives a massive space you can use either as a utility, or as way to fire your sounds off into the cosmos! ••• Mapping ••• Create up to 16 individual patterns (from scratch, or using the easy copy/paste function), and chain these together into a sequence, up to 16 patterns long. Use your MIDI keyboard or controller to send values that quickly and seamlessly switch between patterns on the fly. Quickly remove and add the individual hits, trigger rolls of different speeds, or even have them as pitch modifiers. ••• Auto- and Manual Remixing/Fills ••• Mash up your patterns with one simple parameter and produce all sorts of automatic and random edits to your sound. Add creative fills and variations to your loop to keep it constantly moving with fresh ideas - great for jamming or to prevent audio stagnation. ••• Wavetable/Resynth Import & Sampler ••• Import your own audiofiles to create Wavetables. Resynthesize Hihats, Snares, even Chords with the Resynth import feature or switch to Sampler mode to play back samples the ordinary way.

About

Tensor

This app provides a powerful control surface for music production, offering intelligent randomization and morphing of parameters, tracks, and patterns. It includes a pattern generator with various algorithms and over 300 drum grooves to enhance your music creation workflow.

Highlights
  • Randomized Kits and Sound Design
  • Intelligent Parameter, Track, FX, and Pattern Randomization
  • Control Parameters Across All Tracks
  • Advanced Pattern Generator
  • Over 300 Included Drum Grooves
  • Kit Snapshots and Mixer View
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Tensor is a control surface for the Model:Samples & Model:Cycles Features: - Randomized Kits of a certain type + sound design functions - Intelligently randomize & morph Parameters, Tracks, FX, Patterns, & P-Locks - Control parameters across ALL Tracks - Pattern Generator: Euclidean patterns, humanization, randomization, various pattern algorithms and much more! - Over 300 drum grooves from various genres are included to kickstart your production - Randomize Trig Notes to a Key / Scale of your choosing - Randomize & Affect P-Locks (including Pan!) - Kit Snapshots for install recall - Mixer View with automated Fade In / Out - Poly Synth Voice Allocation turns your device into a 6 Voice Synth

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DrumComputer at Free against Tensor's $12.99. DrumComputer also leads on ratings volume (621 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Tensor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DrumComputer is free to download; Tensor costs $12.99 up front. DrumComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tensor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DrumComputer against 4.8 for Tensor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrumComputer has 621 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of DrumComputer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tensor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumComputer ships an update every 3 weeks, Tensor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DrumComputer versus Tensor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumComputerTensor
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating4.8 (621 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings621 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbHMarcos Kohler

Customer experience

DrumComputer

All ratings621 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative10.9%

Tensor

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DrumComputer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup with iOS 14.2
  • Inability to import samples in some cases
  • MIDI out only supports single channel

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add real-time beat recording
  • Improve MIDI mapping capabilities
  • Add randomization options for tempo, sequence length, and mixing
  • Improve preset management (ability to delete presets)
  • Optimize for better performance and battery life
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  • Add a dedicated envelope for mixer level control
  • Improve signal flow visualization and clarity

Tensor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DrumComputer

One-time1
  • DrumComputer Full Version$29.99
None

Tensor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrumComputer free?
DrumComputer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tensor free?
Tensor costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrumComputer or Tensor?
DrumComputer and Tensor are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 621 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do DrumComputer or Tensor have ads?
Neither DrumComputer nor Tensor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumComputer or Tensor?
DrumComputer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tensor every 2 months. Most recently, DrumComputer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tensor on October 7, 2026.

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