# Bloom vs Drambo

The clearest difference is price: Bloom at $3.99 against Drambo's $24.99. Bloom also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Drambo's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (325 vs 99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Bloom costs $3.99 and Drambo $24.99 up front. Drambo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bloom against 4.8 for Drambo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 325 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Bloom's written reviews are positive against 87% of Drambo's.

Bloom ships an update every 11 months, Drambo monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloom | Drambo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $24.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom/id292792586/reviews) | [4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **325** |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #84 | **#53** |
| Size | 17 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292792589) | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom/id292792586)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create unique melodies and elaborate patterns by simply tapping the screen. This generative music player offers an infinite selection of compositions and accompanying visualizations, even when left idle. It's a musical instrument, composition, and artwork all in one.

**Highlights:** Create melodies by tapping, Generative music player, Visualizations, 12 mood settings, Adjustable delay, Shake to clear

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Fantastic
- 🎨 Beautiful
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing
- 👨‍🎨 Creative
- 🎶 Mesmerizing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 High frequencies prevent relaxation
- 🔇 Harsh/imbalanced sounds
- 🔇 Limited sound variety
- 🔇 Lack of recording/export function
- 🔇 Crashes on iOS 8/11

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 8/11 updates
- Stops working in background
- High notes cause issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Add more sound options/instruments
- Implement recording and export capabilities
- Add sleep timer and background playback
- Improve low-end sound quality
- Introduce MIDI support


### Drambo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app offers a flexible sound design experience, allowing users to build beats, create synthesizers, and process audio with effects. Its innovative modular system simplifies connections and organization, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians. It functions as a standalone application or a plugin within a DAW.

**Highlights:** Modular sound design, Intuitive cable-less connections, Advanced sequencer, Standalone and AUv3 plugin, Over 140 modules, Polyphonic stereo processing

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Granular extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Waves extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Formants extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| DSP extensions 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Visual extension | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly powerful and flexible
- 🎨 Endless creative possibilities
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 🔧 Modular synth capabilities
- 🎛️ Excellent sequencing and groove box features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited undo/redo functionality
- 🔊 Audio export issues (pitch/tempo problems)
- 🔀 Lack of dedicated audio track support

**Reported bugs**

- Audio cutting out after 5 minutes of use
- Presets and patches not loading properly
- Incompatibility with certain iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Stem/track export functionality
- MIDI CC learn and external control
- Ableton Link support
- More parameter control and modulation options
- Improved piano roll and sequencing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloom free?

Bloom costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drambo free?

Drambo costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bloom or Drambo?

Bloom and Drambo are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 99 and 325 ratings respectively.

### Do Bloom or Drambo have ads?

Neither Bloom nor Drambo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bloom or Drambo?

Bloom ships an update every 11 months, and Drambo monthly. Most recently, Bloom was updated on October 15, 2026 and Drambo on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bloom or Drambo?

Bloom currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and Drambo at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*