# HD vs MIDI Drum

The clearest difference is rating: HD at 4.3 against MIDI Drum's 3.7. HD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). MIDI Drum's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Drum sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

HD holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

HD ships an update every 19 months, MIDI Drum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HD | MIDI Drum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-radio-network/id1505326571/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-drum/id6475945376/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Progo Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465851791) | [InstaChord Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579397634) |

## What reviewers say

### HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-radio-network/id1505326571)

Access 8 distinct radio stations featuring genres like Blues, Classic Rock, Country, and Jazz. Enjoy commercial-free and subscription-free listening.

**Highlights:** 8 genre-specific radio stations, Blues station, Classic Rock station, Rock station, Country station, Jazz station, 80's station

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MIDI Drum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-drum/id6475945376)

Create and perform drum patterns with an 8-track sequencer. Connect to external instruments and apps via Bluetooth or USB MIDI. Share your creations and explore a library of user-made songs.

**Highlights:** 8-track drum sequencer, User-friendly interface, Live performance mode, General MIDI sound source, Bluetooth LE and USB MIDI support, Song library for sharing, Export Standard MIDI Files (paid add-on)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save in proprietary format | $4.99 | one-time |
| Export as SMF | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HD free?

HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MIDI Drum free?

MIDI Drum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HD or MIDI Drum?

HD is rated higher. HD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MIDI Drum averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do HD or MIDI Drum have ads?

Neither HD nor MIDI Drum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HD or MIDI Drum?

HD ships an update every 19 months, and MIDI Drum every 3 weeks. Most recently, HD was updated on November 3, 2026 and MIDI Drum on November 4, 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.*