# Different Drummer vs Bagpipe Basics

The clearest difference is chart position: Bagpipe Basics at #120 against Different Drummer's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Different Drummer costs $2.99 and Bagpipe Basics $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Different Drummer | Bagpipe Basics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/different-drummer/id525272276/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 93 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techné Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/486076968) | [Pìob is Ceòl UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604070078) |

## What reviewers say

### Different Drummer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/different-drummer/id525272276)

This app generates unique and complex rhythmic music patterns for any instrument, including drums. It offers extensive control over rhythm, harmony, and expression through wave-based synthesis. Explore endless possibilities for creating innovative beats and sequences.

**Highlights:** Rhythmic music generation for any instrument, Complex pattern and rhythm creation, MIDI controller and file creator, Wave-based control for expression, Multi-track music output, Audiobus 3 and Ableton Link 3 support, Progression Composer for arpeggios

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative and unique approach
- 🚀 Powerful and deep functionality
- ✨ Inspiring creative tool
- 🎨 Visually appealing GUI
- 🎧 Great sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Steep learning curve
- 😵 Unintuitive interface
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🎛️ Cluttered UI design
- ⏳ Time-consuming to master

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes with IAA/Audiobus
- Doesn't sync MIDI clock / Ableton Link properly
- Hanging MIDI notes with automation
- Crashes when sending to Dropbox
- Emailing MIDI file issues

**Requested features**

- AUv3 support
- MIDI clock / Ableton Link sync improvements
- Revamp sample import (e.g., zip support)
- Add presets
- MIDI-in support


### Bagpipe Basics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bagpipe-basics/id1604072411)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Different Drummer free?

Different Drummer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bagpipe Basics free?

Bagpipe Basics costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Different Drummer or Bagpipe Basics have ads?

Neither Different Drummer nor Bagpipe Basics shows ads.

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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.*