# DrumLab vs King Key

The clearest difference is rating: King Key at 4.9 against DrumLab's 4.3. King Key also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and price ($1.99 vs $9.99). DrumLab's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DrumLab costs $9.99 and King Key $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

King Key holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of DrumLab's written reviews are positive against 100% of King Key's.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrumLab | King Key |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumlab/id1523182272/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-key/id6504887055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 107 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Douillard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024191388) | [Caelum Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463219587) |

## 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


### King Key

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-key/id6504887055)

This app provides high-quality one-shot keyboard samples, including vintage typewriters and modern synthesizers. It offers 9 instruments and 11 presets, usable as a standalone instrument or an AUv3 plugin within music production hosts.

**Highlights:** High-quality one-shot keyboard samples, Vintage typewriter and MIDI keyboard sounds, 9 instruments and 11 presets, AUv3 plugin compatibility, Standalone instrument mode, Proprietary high-detailed sampling techniques

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrumLab free?

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

### Is King Key free?

King Key costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DrumLab or King Key?

King Key is rated higher. DrumLab averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while King Key averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do DrumLab or King Key have ads?

Neither DrumLab nor King Key shows ads.

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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.*