# SunVox vs Drambo

The clearest difference is price: SunVox at $5.99 against Drambo's $24.99. SunVox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

SunVox costs $5.99 and Drambo $24.99 up front. Drambo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SunVox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SunVox against 4.8 for Drambo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 332 and 325 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of SunVox's written reviews are positive against 87% of Drambo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunVox | Drambo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $24.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunvox/id324462544/reviews)** | [4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **332** | 325 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 86.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #164 | **#151** |
| Size | 110 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Zolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/324462547) | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) |

## What reviewers say

### SunVox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunvox/id324462544)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This is a powerful, cross-platform modular synthesizer and pattern-based music sequencer. It offers a wide range of built-in synthesizers, effects, and sample support for creating complex musical compositions.

**Highlights:** Modular interface, Pattern-based sequencer, Microtonal sequencing, Sample import (WAV, AIFF, XI), XM and MOD import, MIDI import/export, Built-in synthesizers and effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful modular synth and tracker
- 🔧 Highly configurable and flexible
- 🎨 Excellent for sound design and music creation
- 💻 Cross-platform (desktop, mobile, embedded)
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📚 Steep learning curve, not beginner-friendly
- 📱 UI can feel cramped on smaller screens
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Lack of built-in effects like compression and limiting

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when importing/exporting projects

**Requested features**

- Improved file management and organization
- Expanded MIDI and automation capabilities
- Ability to create and save custom module presets
- More intuitive and streamlined user interface
- Support for external MIDI controllers and keyboards


### Drambo

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

**Currently charting:** #151 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 SunVox free?

SunVox costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drambo free?

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

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

SunVox is rated higher. SunVox averages 4.9 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while Drambo averages 4.8 from 325 ratings.

### Do SunVox or Drambo have ads?

Neither SunVox nor Drambo shows ads.

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

SunVox ships an update monthly, and Drambo monthly. Most recently, SunVox was updated on October 17, 2026 and Drambo on October 17, 2026.

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

SunVox currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and Drambo at #151. 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.*