# DM1 vs ReSlice

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReSlice at none against DM1's 6. ReSlice also leads on price ($7.99 vs $9.99) and device support (3 vs 1). DM1's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (138 vs 27). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

DM1 costs $9.99 and ReSlice $7.99 up front. DM1 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ReSlice asks for nothing beyond the download.

DM1 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DM1 has 138 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of DM1's written reviews are positive against 72% of ReSlice's.

DM1 ships an update every 2 months, ReSlice every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DM1 | ReSlice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$7.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dm1-the-drum-machine/id431573951/reviews)** | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reslice/id1187609531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 71.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 310 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fingerlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/412786610) | [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) |

## What reviewers say

### DM1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dm1-the-drum-machine/id431573951)

Create electronic music with a powerful drum machine app. Features a step sequencer, drum pads, mixer, FX trackpads, and song composer. Offers a vast library of drum kits and instruments, with options to import your own samples.

**Highlights:** Step Sequencer, Drum Pads, Mixer, FX Trackpads, Song Composer, Instrument Mode, Sample Import

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Vintage Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Acoustic Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| More DM1 Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Styles Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Instrument Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Packs | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💯 Excellent sound quality
- 🎨 Versatile with many drum kits
- 🎢 Fun and engaging to play with

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔊 Distortion and audio quality problems
- 🕰️ Inaccurate tempo and sync issues
- 🔀 Difficulty with pattern and song management
- 🔒 Limited import/export and sharing options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup or during use
- Audio distortion and quality degradation
- Inaccurate tempo and timing issues
- Inability to save or load custom patterns
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Custom sample import and kit creation
- Expanded time signature and subdivision options
- Independent pattern tempo and effects control
- Improved MIDI and inter-app connectivity
- Ability to rearrange and loop song sections


### ReSlice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reslice/id1187609531)

Easily slice audio samples into musical fragments that can be triggered by MIDI or touch. Create new loops with a polyrhythm arpeggiator and explore unique sonic textures through intelligent randomization. Import or record audio for instant manipulation.

**Highlights:** Automatic audio slicing, MIDI and touch triggering, Polyrythm arpeggiator, Live recording and import, Intelligent randomization, Seven concurrent effects, AUv3, Inter App Audio, Audiobus support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Powerful sampling and slicing capabilities
- 🎶 Great for rhythmic composition
- 🎛️ Versatile for beats, pads, and more
- 🎹 Arpeggiator adds creative options
- 🔌 AUv3 compatibility works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- ❓ Lacks clear documentation/manual
- 🎛️ Clunky export process
- 🎛️ Inefficient slice detection for some
- 🤔 Not intuitive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes in AUM with Koala sending MIDI
- Crashes in GarageBand (Audio Unit extension closed)
- Text field and text are black when saving session recording
- BPM automatically assigned is wrong (-1 of actual BPM)
- Slice detection inefficient

**Requested features**

- Manual/documentation
- Save FX rack configuration
- Save general preset while in arp edit mode
- Overlay of filename for loaded sample
- Session recording cache location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DM1 free?

DM1 costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ReSlice free?

ReSlice costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DM1 or ReSlice?

DM1 is rated higher. DM1 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while ReSlice averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do DM1 or ReSlice have ads?

Neither DM1 nor ReSlice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DM1 or ReSlice?

DM1 ships an update every 2 months, and ReSlice every 5 weeks. Most recently, DM1 was updated on November 1, 2026 and ReSlice on November 2, 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.*