# InstaChord vs MIDI Drum

The clearest difference is rating: InstaChord at 4.9 against MIDI Drum's 3.7. InstaChord also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 3). MIDI Drum's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InstaChord sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MIDI Drum sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InstaChord holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaChord has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

InstaChord ships an update every 3 months, MIDI Drum every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstaChord | MIDI Drum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instachord-i/id1540316217/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-drum/id6475945376/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loop-Sessions.LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414215366) | [InstaChord Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579397634) |

## What reviewers say

### InstaChord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instachord-i/id1540316217)

This app offers an innovative electronic musical instrument for instant music performance and learning chord progressions. It features intuitive controls for playing chords like a guitar or piano, with options to switch between interfaces and play various chord types. It also supports MIDI connections for expanded musical possibilities.

**Highlights:** Instant music performance, Guitar and piano interfaces, Play various chord types, Learn chord progressions, MIDI connection support, Set key for any song

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Available All Chords | $1.99 | one-time |
| All sounds are available | $1.99 | one-time |
| Available sending MIDI message | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 InstaChord free?

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

### Is MIDI Drum free?

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

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

InstaChord is rated higher. InstaChord averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while MIDI Drum averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do InstaChord or MIDI Drum have ads?

Neither InstaChord nor MIDI Drum shows ads.

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

InstaChord ships an update every 3 months, and MIDI Drum every 3 weeks. Most recently, InstaChord was updated on October 24, 2026 and MIDI Drum on October 24, 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.*