Comparison

iFretless Bass vs Future Drummer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iFretless Bass

This app offers a virtual fretless bass guitar experience with a unique piano-key-like interface. It captures touch force for dynamic expression and includes a variety of deeply sampled bass sounds. Ideal for musicians seeking a new way to play and record basslines.

Highlights
  • Expressive fretless playing surface
  • Touch force sensing for dynamics
  • 13 deeply sampled bass sounds
  • MIDI input and output
  • Audio Unit 3 and Audiobus support
  • MPE multi-channel MIDI support
Features
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iFretless Bass is a professional virtual instrument that provides bass and guitar players with an expressive fretless playing surface. The layout is like an eight string bass guitar with the notes colored black and white like the keys of a piano. Although it looks different from a guitar neck, bass players will find it surprisingly easy to use. The app's ability to measure the force of touches on the screen allows it to respond to dynamics and accented notes with a wide range of different tones for each instrument. FEATURES 1) 13 deeply sampled bass sounds 2) MIDI input and output 3) Audio Unit 3 support 4) Audiobus support 5) Parametric Equalizer 6) MPE multi-channel MIDI support 7) Accurate touch force sensing, even on devices that don't support 3D touch BASS SOUNDS 1) Fretless bass 2) Slap bass 3) Jazz bass 4) Acoustic upright bass 5) Pick bass 6) Muted Pick Bass 7) Hard Fingerstyle Bass 8) Electric upright bass 9) Saw wave analog synth bass 10) Chameleon synth bass 11) Snarling synth bass 12) FM synth bass 13) Wonder synth bass

About

Future Drummer

Create electrifying electronic music with a futuristic drum machine. Craft unique beats and rhythms using a vast library of sounds and an advanced jamming algorithm. Export your creations as audio or MIDI, and perform live with intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Cutting-edge drum and futuristic percussion sounds
  • Improved jamming algorithm for electronic music
  • Audio & MIDI Export (Multi-Track or Full Mix)
  • Live mode with real-time effects and controls
  • Editable sounds and intuitive tools
  • Song Mode for fast rhythmic structure creation
  • Integrated effects (Compressor, Delay, Reverb, EQ)
Features
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Get ready to ignite your creative spark and produce electrifying tracks that will make your audience groove. With a vast collection of cutting-edge drum and futuristic percussion sounds, you'll be able to craft the perfect beats and rhythms to elevate your music. Our technology boasts an improved jamming algorithm that has been specifically designed to cater to the needs of electronic and experimenta music producers, musicians and students. The advanced algorithm provides you with the power to create grooves that are not only innovative but also adaptable to your musical vision. Whether you're into Minimal, House, Electro, Hip Hop, Industrial, Electro Latino, or EDM, you'll find all the drum and percussion sounds you need to produce the beat-driven tracks of your dreams. Unleash your inner rhythm master and craft electrifying beats and grooves that will keep your audience moving. With a wealth of editable sounds and intuitive tools, you'll have the power to create drum patterns that are truly unique and innovative. So, why wait? Start exploring the world of electronic music production today and take your sound to the next level! EXPORT -> New Audio & Midi Export feature. Get Multi-Track or Full Mix in seconds. - Midi Out sends all note grooves and jamming at real time, so you can record the sequence or apply external sounds. - The new Live mode involves you in the grooves like never before with loads of controls with effects, hits, reverses, slices and groove controls at real time - Reverse or Slice individual hits with the easy editor. - Live Pads to assign rhythms, jam intensity and colors to play live session. Selectable by Midi with Notes or Program Change. - Song Mode. Extra fast tool to create rhythmic structures for your song in seconds - Song Mode is the fastest and effective way to create the structure for your songs with the best quality. - Integrated Effects: Compressor, Delay, Reverb and EQ for main Mix. 2 Extra Send delays for Live mode - Random generators to get creative ideas instantly. - More than 100 Multilayer sounds - Add new In-App Purchase Sounds - More than 300 editable grooves easy searchable by tags. Don't need to program but you can make your own grooves, no limits. - Random generators to get creative ideas instantly. - Ableton Link Sync - Inter-App Audio - Midi Out --- MIDI CONTROLS --- Assignable Controls MIDI Mapping Default Controls : Play : G2 LivePads : C1 - G2 Fill + Play/Stop : A2 Fill : C2 Fill + Toggle Hats/Ride D2 Toggle Hats/Ride Db2 Fill with LivePad Change E2 Load Live Pad C3 Preview LivePad Db3 Next Live Pad D3 Select Live Pad Set Eb3 Tap Tempo Bb2 Crash Cymbal B2 Next Song Ab2 Previous Song Gb2 Jam CC 1 Intensity CC 2 Master Volume CC 7 Swing CC 11 Reverb Level CC 91 Bank CC 32 Rhythm CC 0 Soundset PC

Screenshots

iFretless Bass4 screens
Future Drummer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iFretless Bass at none against Future Drummer's 4. iFretless Bass also leads on price ($14.99 vs $17.99). Future Drummer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (96% vs 78%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iFretless Bass costs $14.99 and Future Drummer $17.99 up front. Future Drummer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. iFretless Bass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Future Drummer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Future Drummer has 383 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of iFretless Bass's written reviews are positive against 96% of Future Drummer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFretless Bass ships an update every 2 months, Future Drummer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iFretless Bass versus Future Drummer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFretless BassFuture Drummer
Price$14.99 — better$17.99
Rating4.4 (46 ratings)4.7 (383 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews95.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46383 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Mangoo Consulting Company LimitedLumbeat

Customer experience

iFretless Bass

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative15.4%

Future Drummer

All ratings381 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews460 reviews
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.5%

Bugs and requests

iFretless Bass

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes on opening after updates
  • Audio Unit integration issues
  • Preset saving and recall problems
  • DSP usage too high on some devices
  • Cracking and feedback in GarageBand EQ
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  • MIDI keyboard compatibility issues
  • Tuning issues (notes a half-step low)
  • String buzz on E string
  • IAA connection issues in Tabletop
  • App not quitting completely after closing
  • No sound generating on certain iOS versions
  • MIDI data off by two and a half steps
  • Latency issues with virtual MIDI
  • Loud cracks during hammer-ons
  • Notes sticking in BM2
  • Cracking sounds when closing background MIDI apps
  • iOS 8 compatibility issues causing crashes
  • App not working with Logic Pro on iOS
  • Crashing issues and incompatibilities with macOS Sonoma

Requested features

20 requests
  • Lower notes (e.g., low Bb)
  • More string options (e.g., 5-string)
  • Additional fret range
  • Adjustable layers for resonance, release, and fret noise
  • Assigning string tap and atonal mute samples
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  • Integrating hard finger samples with buzzing
  • Assignable effects (slides, slap fox)
  • Slap and mute tab options for electric basses
  • Sustain button for continuous notes
  • Harmonics feature
  • Scale overlay for learning
  • More customizable note range
  • Polyphonic mode
  • User-defined tuning (open tunings)
  • One MIDI channel per string for multitimbral use
  • Vertical slider for assignable CC messages
  • Note-off messages
  • Ability to go down to 4 or 5 strings
  • Option for another fret or two
  • More display options for fretboard appearance

Future Drummer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iFretless Bass

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Future Drummer

One-time4
  • Hip Hop Sets$3.99
  • Hybrid Sounds$3.99
  • Experimental Tones$3.99
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  • Minimal Vibes$3.99

Questions

Is iFretless Bass free?
iFretless Bass costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Future Drummer free?
Future Drummer costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iFretless Bass or Future Drummer?
Future Drummer is rated higher. iFretless Bass averages 4.4 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Future Drummer averages 4.7 from 383 ratings.
Do iFretless Bass or Future Drummer have ads?
Neither iFretless Bass nor Future Drummer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFretless Bass or Future Drummer?
iFretless Bass ships an update every 2 months, and Future Drummer every 4 weeks. Most recently, iFretless Bass was updated on October 24, 2026 and Future Drummer on October 22, 2026.

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