Comparison

DrumComputer vs DotWĀV

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

DotWĀV

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DotWĀV is a pure tone frequency instrument and a noise generator. Every sound is generated live by your device at the exact settings you choose—nothing is streamed, nothing is compressed, and nothing is downloaded. Three kinds of tone: · Pure Tone → a single clean frequency, from the solfeggio and angelic frequencies to 432 and 440 Hz. · Binaural Beats → a slightly different frequency in each ear. Headphones required: the beat exists in the listening, not in the sound. · Isochronic Pulses → one tone, switched on and off at a steady rate, from 0.5 Hz up through the gamma band at 40 Hz. Set the frequency and pulse rate by dragging, or choose a preset. Three kinds of noise: · White Noise → every frequency at equal strength, a bright, even hiss. · Pink Noise → softer in the highs and steady, like rain on a roof. · Brown Noise → deep and low, like a distant rumble. Many people use noise to help them fall asleep. Switch between tones and noise with the Mode button. Features · Four wave visualizations: Circles, Drops, Fills, and Classic. Each one drawn live from the sound you're actually hearing. · In Noise mode, off-air TV snow in white, pink, or brown, with fine, coarse, or blotchy texture, or a plain black screen for sleep. · Full screen, edge to edge, in any orientation. · A sleep timer that fades the sound out gently rather than cutting it, with an optional end-of-timer sound: Glass, Two Notes, Bloom, or Bowl. · Random picks a new sound and a new look for you. · My Waves: save a tone or noise you like and return to it. · Plays on through screen lock and in the background, with proper lock-screen controls. DotWĀV is for entertainment and relaxation only. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical care. Do not use while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your full attention. If you have epilepsy, a pacemaker, or any condition that may be affected by audio stimulation, consult a physician before use.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DrumComputer at Free against DotWĀV's $8.99. DotWĀV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence 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; DotWĀV costs $8.99 up front. DrumComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DotWĀV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, DotWĀV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DrumComputer versus DotWĀV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumComputerDotWĀV
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.8 (621 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings621 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbH101 Editions

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

DotWĀV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DrumComputer

One-time1
  • DrumComputer Full Version$29.99
None

DotWĀV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrumComputer free?
DrumComputer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotWĀV free?
DotWĀV costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DrumComputer or DotWĀV have ads?
Neither DrumComputer nor DotWĀV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumComputer or DotWĀV?
DrumComputer ships an update every 5 weeks, and DotWĀV monthly. Most recently, DrumComputer was updated on October 17, 2026 and DotWĀV on October 7, 2026.

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