# DrumLab vs Progressions

The clearest difference is price: DrumLab at $9.99 against Progressions's $14.99. DrumLab also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Progressions's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

DrumLab costs $9.99 and Progressions $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DrumLab holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 34 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of DrumLab's written reviews are positive against 67% of Progressions's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DrumLab ships an update monthly, Progressions every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumLab | Progressions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumlab/id1523182272/reviews)** | [4.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressions/id1634378516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 107 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Douillard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024191388) | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) |

## What reviewers say

### DrumLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumlab/id1523182272)

Create unique drum sounds by blending samples and synthesis. This app features a powerful graphic editor, a step sequencer, and a mixer for detailed sound manipulation. Build songs by arranging patterns and apply a variety of effects.

**Highlights:** Multi-engine sound design (samples & synthesis), Graphic audio engine editor, Step sequencer with 16/32 step patterns, Mixer with pan and solo, 20 stereo effects with quad pad processors, Song building with pattern timeline, Ableton Link compatible

**In-app purchases:** none


### Progressions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressions/id1634378516)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Generate unique chord progressions beyond traditional scales using mathematical algorithms. Control complexity and freedom to explore new harmonic territories. Features include arpeggiators, strumming patterns, and humanization for expressive musical output.

**Highlights:** Generate unique chord progressions, Adjust complexity and freedom levels, Block Chord, Arpeggiator, and Strummer modes, Supports open and closed chords with selectable voicings, Humanize chord and note timings, Integrated ARP and STRUM pattern editor, Sync multiple instances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrumLab free?

DrumLab costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Progressions free?

Progressions costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DrumLab or Progressions?

DrumLab is rated higher. DrumLab averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Progressions averages 4.1 from 34 ratings.

### Do DrumLab or Progressions have ads?

Neither DrumLab nor Progressions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrumLab or Progressions?

DrumLab ships an update monthly, and Progressions every 2 weeks. Most recently, DrumLab was updated on September 20, 2026 and Progressions on September 21, 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.*