# Additive Drum Machine vs Nostalgia FX

The clearest difference is price: Additive Drum Machine at $2.99 against Nostalgia FX's $9.99. Additive Drum Machine also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Nostalgia FX's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Additive Drum Machine costs $2.99 and Nostalgia FX $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Additive Drum Machine against 5.0 for Nostalgia FX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Additive Drum Machine | Nostalgia FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/additive-drum-machine/id1658242894/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostalgia-fx/id6749879123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giovanny Bermudez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658242896) | [OSC Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693533681) |

## What reviewers say

### Additive Drum Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/additive-drum-machine/id1658242894)

Create unique drum beats with additive rhythm and traditional drum machine functionality. Design sequences of any length and structure, easily switching steps on and off to craft complex patterns. Ideal for practicing odd meters and exploring diverse rhythmic structures.

**Highlights:** Additive rhythm concept, Traditional drum machine interface, Customizable sequence length, Step sequencing, Odd meter support, Symmetrical and asymmetrical rhythms

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nostalgia FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostalgia-fx/id6749879123)

Transform your audio with a collection of retro effects inspired by vintage gaming consoles and analog gear. Add warmth, texture, and character to your mixes with unique reverbs, tape echoes, and modulation.

**Highlights:** Console Reverb with vintage gaming spaces, Tape Cassette Echo with warble and loop controls, BBD Chorus for analog-style modulation, EFX Module with Bit Crusher and Noise Machine, Global controls for quick shaping, Freeze button for creative effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Additive Drum Machine free?

Additive Drum Machine costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nostalgia FX free?

Nostalgia FX costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Additive Drum Machine or Nostalgia FX?

Additive Drum Machine and Nostalgia FX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Additive Drum Machine or Nostalgia FX have ads?

Neither Additive Drum Machine nor Nostalgia FX 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.*