Comparison

Polywave vs Drone Piano & Drum Loops

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Polywave

Create unique, evolving sonic experiences with a novel wavetable sequencer inspired by vintage synths. Draw your own waveforms, explore a vast library, and connect to external keyboards or DAWs. Record your creations directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Wavetable sequencer
  • Custom waveform drawing
  • Expansive waveform library
  • 100+ factory presets
  • MIDI and Audio Unit support
  • Live recording module
  • 8-voice polyphony
Features
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From Fingerlab (multiple-time winner of Music App of the Week, 2012 Apple Design Award) and Jordan Rudess (keyboardist of Dream Theater), comes Polywave — a revolutionary wavetable sequencer synthesizer for iPhone, iPad & Mac. Inspired by the legendary Korg Wavestation, Polywave lets you draw your own waveforms with your finger and create unique, ever-evolving sounds that are truly yours. Draw your own waveforms directly on screen 100+ factory presets: leads, pads, loops & FX Connect any MIDI keyboard or load as AUv3 in your DAW Live recording built-in Free version includes 12 factory presets and a selection of core features. Get the Full Version IAP to unlock everything. Features: • 8-voice polyphony & 6 octaves • Wavetable & waveform sequencer • VCO & FM Oscillators • FM Modulation & Detune • ADSR Envelope editor • Moog Ladder filter with ADSR • 2 LFOs with custom modulation waveform • LFO Sync & Loop mode • Waveform drawing editor & library (100 waveforms) • Preset Randomizer & export/import • 5 FX: Tube Amp, Vibrato, Chorus, Delay & Reverb • Live recording & export • Full MIDI & MIDI Mapping support • AudioBus & Inter-App Audio (iOS) • Full AudioUnit AUv3 support • iCloud Family Sharing Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Stay tuned! The Fingerlab Team

About

Drone Piano & Drum Loops

Create immersive soundscapes with ambient drone sounds and rhythmic loops. Layer sounds, utilize a real-time scale converter, and import your own audio. Enhance your compositions with advanced effects and share your unique musical creations.

Highlights
  • Rich drone sound library
  • Professionally crafted rhythmic loops
  • Customizable soundscape layering
  • Real-time scale converter
  • MIDI input support
  • Import and edit sounds
  • Advanced FX section
Features
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Discover the World of Drone Sounds and Rhythms with Drone Piano Transform your musical experience with Drone Piano, the ultimate app for creating mesmerizing drone sounds and captivating rhythms. Whether you're a professional musician or just starting out, Drone Piano provides an expansive library of ambient drone sounds and rhythmic loops to inspire your creativity. From deep, sustained tones to intricate beats, Drone Piano blends traditional piano elements with global rhythms and drone layers, giving you the power to create immersive soundscapes right from your device. Features: • Rich Drone Library: Explore a wide range of atmospheric drone sounds, perfect for ambient, experimental, and meditative music. • Rhythmic Loops: Play along with professionally crafted drum loops and beats from various musical genres. • Customizable Soundscapes: Layer drone sounds with rhythms and piano to craft your unique sonic experience. • Real-Time Scale Converter: Use microtonal scales to add depth and complexity to your music. • MIDI Input Support: Connect your MIDI keyboard and take full control of your compositions. • Import and Edit Sounds: Bring in your own sounds in Korg KMP or SFZ format and fine-tune them to your liking. • Advanced FX Section: Enhance your sound with effects like Reverb, Delay, Tremolo, and more. • Save and Share: Save your favorite sounds and rhythms, and share your creations with the world. Subscription Plans: Unlock the full potential of Drone Piano with a premium subscription: 1 month: $5.99 1 year: $29.99 These prices are for the US. Pricing in other countries may vary. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • An account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Why Drone Piano? Whether you're meditating, composing, or improvising, Drone Piano brings an extraordinary depth to your music. With its seamless integration of drone sounds and rhythms, it's the perfect tool for anyone looking to explore new sonic landscapes. Download Drone Piano today and start your journey into the world of drone music! Terms of Service: https://taqs.im/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://taqs.im/privacy/ Got questions or feedback? Reach out to us at contact@taqs.im.

Screenshots

Polywave4 screens
Drone Piano & Drum Loops3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Polywave at free with in-app purchases against Drone Piano & Drum Loops's subscription. Polywave also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 46%). Drone Piano & Drum Loops's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (247 vs 34). On price, rating and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Polywave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drone Piano & Drum Loops sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Polywave against 4.6 for Drone Piano & Drum Loops. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone Piano & Drum Loops has 247 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Polywave's written reviews are positive against 46% of Drone Piano & Drum Loops's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polywave ships an update every 4 months, Drone Piano & Drum Loops every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Polywave versus Drone Piano & Drum Loops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolywaveDrone Piano & Drum Loops
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34 ratings) — better4.6 (247 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings34247 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFingerlabTAQS.IM

Customer experience

Polywave

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.0%

Drone Piano & Drum Loops

All ratings247 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Polywave

One-time1
  • Full Version$7.99
19 purchases

Drone Piano & Drum Loops

Subscriptions3
  • TAQS.IM Monthly Premium Access$5.991 Month
  • TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access$19.991 Year
  • TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time16
  • Balkan Tallava Drum Beats$0.99
  • Hip Hop Trap Lofi$0.99
  • Indian Tabla Taal Rhythms$0.99
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  • Kurdish Rhythms$0.99
  • Greek Drummer Rhythm Grooves$0.99
  • Arabic Darbuka Tabla Rhythms$0.99
  • Funky Town$0.99
  • Jazz Drum Loops$0.99
  • Latin Pop Drum Loops$0.99
  • Ethereal Voices$2.99
  • Symphonic Sounds$2.99
  • Analog Pads$2.99
  • Deep Bass$2.99
  • Global Drones$2.99
  • TAQSIM Drone Keyboard Lifetime$19.99
  • TAQSIM Drone Keyboard Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Polywave free?
Polywave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drone Piano & Drum Loops free?
Drone Piano & Drum Loops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polywave or Drone Piano & Drum Loops?
Polywave is rated higher. Polywave averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Drone Piano & Drum Loops averages 4.6 from 247 ratings.
Do Polywave or Drone Piano & Drum Loops have ads?
Drone Piano & Drum Loops shows ads; Polywave does not.
Which is updated more often, Polywave or Drone Piano & Drum Loops?
Polywave ships an update every 4 months, and Drone Piano & Drum Loops every 2 months. Most recently, Polywave was updated on September 23, 2026 and Drone Piano & Drum Loops on September 18, 2026.

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