# DM1 vs Elastic Drums

The clearest difference is device support: Elastic Drums at 3 against DM1's 1. Elastic Drums also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

DM1 costs $9.99 and Elastic Drums $9.99 up front. DM1 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Elastic Drums sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DM1 against 4.6 for Elastic Drums. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 145 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of DM1's written reviews are positive against 79% of Elastic Drums's.

DM1 ships an update every 2 months, Elastic Drums every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DM1 | Elastic Drums |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dm1-the-drum-machine/id431573951/reviews) | **[4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-drums/id817419955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 310 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fingerlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/412786610) | [Oliver Greschke (DE)](https://appshunter.io/developer/505848000) |

## 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


### Elastic Drums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-drums/id817419955)

This app offers a flexible groovebox experience, utilizing drum synthesis models for deeply tweakable sounds. It provides a powerful instrument for sound design and beat-making with extensive effects and a 16-step sequencer.

**Highlights:** Drum synthesis models, Deeply tweakable sounds, Versatile effects section, 16-step sequencer, Audio recording and export, Ableton Link synchronization, Inter-App Audio support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Factory Presets | Free | one-time |
| Dj Elephant Power kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| App-Sound kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bill Jobs (synthQ) kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sample Import | $3.99 | one-time |
| Futuristic synths | $3.99 | one-time |
| Analog techno provider | $3.99 | one-time |
| App-Sound Lofi Kit | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flexible and powerful drum synth
- 🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
- 📝 Excellent automation and sequencing
- 🔊 High-quality sound
- 🎛️ Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔌 Lack of AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- 🕰️ Inconsistent timing and sync problems
- 🔇 Bluetooth audio issues
- 💰 Paid sample import feature

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues on certain devices
- Audio glitches when switching presets
- Timing and sync problems with external apps

**Requested features**

- AUv3 support for state saving and better DAW integration
- More flexible song/arrangement mode
- Improved MIDI mapping and control
- Additional synthesis engines and sound design options
- Enhanced performance and live playback features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DM1 free?

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

### Is Elastic Drums free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DM1 or Elastic Drums?

Elastic Drums is rated higher. DM1 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Elastic Drums averages 4.6 from 145 ratings.

### Do DM1 or Elastic Drums have ads?

Neither DM1 nor Elastic Drums shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DM1 or Elastic Drums?

DM1 ships an update every 2 months, and Elastic Drums every 3 months. Most recently, DM1 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Elastic Drums on October 24, 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.*