Comparison

Different Drummer vs Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3

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

Head to head
About

Different Drummer

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
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"Different Drummer blows my mind and that's pretty hard to do."—Dave Taub, drummer for Billy Idol, John Lennon, Yes and many more. Don't let the name fool you. Different Drummer is a powerful rhythmic MUSIC generator for ANY instruments or samples (with harmonies) that happens to work Very Well for drums too. It's also an amazing Midi Controller and MIDI file creator. Create everything from simple or complex patterns, non-repeating music, straight or poly rhythms, human or robot feel, arpeggios, chord progressions, fills, sequences and much at your fingertips using this one-of-a-kind app. This may be the best music idea finder anywhere in the galaxy! This is an essential tool for those seeking new beats and sequences but our customers say it best: Most used app in the toolbox ***** "I have plenty of music apps...synths, DAWs, sequencers, beat boxes, effects, drum machines...you name it, but Different Drummer has been the MOST used of all of them." by Sattech27 This is your secret weapon in the quest for innovative beats and music that make sense yet defy the status quo. Different Drummer taps into the primal source of all rhythm—waves. DD puts out multi-track music which is lifelike and primal at times and out of this world at others. It's a rhythmic music synthesizer that uses waves to play any sound in astonishing ways that vary from electro to dubstep to tribal to classical. This software was created with music in mind—but in the spirit of discovering what is next in music, not just finding a new way to do the same thing like so many music apps do so well. If you are a pioneer or care about where music is going, this app is for you. Easy to start learning, always discovering more. Adjust note, rest, tie, panning, beat and dynamics waves for the ultimate range of expression. You will never exhaust the endless possibilities of Different Drummer and you are guaranteed to discover legit beats that no one has ever heard before. No matter how many apps you have...not having Different Drummer is a loss. To not possess this musical wonder is committing a Groove Crime in your studio or live setup! Features: • 8 Sampler Tracks + Jam-along track with 6-wave Cyclophone Controls plus 2 harmonies on each main track. • AudioBus 3 with State Saving, Remote Triggers and Inter-App audio out & background play • Stereo audio recording. Export via Audioshare, Dropbox or iTunes or AudioCopy or General Pasteboard (to GarageBand for example) • Ableton Link 3 enabled • Zenterface™ let's you work in a more simplified radial view and is just fun! • Progression Composer makes it easy to create guide tracks or multi-track arpeggios • Jammer panel to play along with the music • Jamlets panel lets you create endless action buttons for live jamming, saved with your presets • Control drum pitches, rests, ties, dynamics, panning and beat value using additive waves • Instant Capture in case you hear a killer beat you want saved on auto random • Save Wave Presets to Wave Library and share with other users in Community • 37 Preset Drum styles you can fully mess with (these are for fun, not the main purpose) • String Wave Sets together in saved Sequences and share in Community • Export Wave Sets or Sequences as MIDI Files (via iTunes, AudioShare, Email or Dropbox) • Over 190 drum and sound FX samples with more added every update • Add your own 24-bit samples via iTunes (WAV or CAF), AudioPaste or DropBox • Over 75 musical scales to assign drums or instruments to as well as key • Channel Volume, Filter, Distortion and Reverb Mixer • Set Key, Tempo, Swing and Time Signature • Automation for randomizing and morphing playback with snap-back option • MIDI Sync Out and In • Up to 8 Channels of MIDI Out • Dedicated Wave for any Midi CC with Learn • Core MIDI lets you play other synthesizers and drum machines on your iPad such as Animoog and NLog Pro or external hardware To hear Different Drummer in action and learn more please go to www.technemedia.com

About

Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3

Explore chord progressions with emoji representations, no music theory required. This app guides you to create inspiring musical sequences with diverse styles and advanced sequencing features. Seamlessly integrate with your favorite DAWs via AUv3 MIDI plugin support.

Highlights
  • Chord progressions with emojis
  • Guided Harmony Engine
  • Diverse musical styles
  • Advanced sequencer with effects
  • Full MIDI control
  • Pattern chaining and MIDI export
  • iCloud preset management
  • AUv3 MIDI plugin support
Features
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Harmonicc – Create Inspiring Chord Progressions with Emojis! Dive into harmony without any theory knowledge! Harmonicc’s powerful Harmony Engine lets you explore deep chord progressions using emoji representations—making complex harmony fun and accessible. Choose a chord, and Harmonicc will instantly display the best next options in your chosen style, so your progressions always sound right and feel inspired. Key Features - Harmony, Simplified: Build chord progressions quickly with emojis representing chord qualities, so you can focus on the sound without needing theory. - Guided Progressions: The Harmony Engine shows you the next possible chords based on your selection, minimizing errors and maximizing musicality in the chosen style. - Diverse Styles: Explore a wide range of musical styles, from classical to contemporary and everything in between, including Jazz, Swing, Rock, Pop, Blues, Funk, R&B, Bossa, Samba, Celtic, Flamenco, Electronic, and much more! - Advanced Sequencer: Record your chords, adjust each step with settings like duration, repeats, octaves, inversion, and add expressive strum or lofi effects. - Full MIDI Control: Play and trigger chords with a MIDI keyboard or sequencer, with separate MIDI outputs for chords and bass notes. - Pattern Chaining: Chain patterns for seamless play, or export sequences as MIDI files to expand your creations. - Preset Management with iCloud: Save and manage your custom presets in iCloud, allowing you to seamlessly share progressions across your devices, between the standalone app and the AUv3 plugin. - AUv3 MIDI Plugin Support: Use Harmonicc as an AUv3 MIDI plugin inside your favorite DAW, enhancing your setup with powerful, intuitive chord progression tools. Create, experiment, and let Harmonicc’s Harmony Engine guide your musical journey. Start making beautiful progressions, no theory needed! Please note: Harmonicc is a MIDI app. The standalone version includes an optional internal synth, which you can enable or disable in the settings menu. The AUv3 plugin requires an external audio app for output and needs to be hosted within an app like AUM, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Logic Pro, NanoStudio, Drambo, or apeMatrix.

Screenshots

Different Drummer4 screens
Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Different Drummer at 81% against Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3's 60%. Different Drummer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (32 vs 7). Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and price ($5.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Different Drummer costs $9.99 and Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Different Drummer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Different Drummer's written reviews are positive against 60% of Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Different Drummer ships an update monthly, Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Different Drummer versus Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDifferent DrummerHarmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3
Price$9.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.5 (32 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechné MediaCem Olcay

Customer experience

Different Drummer

All ratings31 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative9.3%

Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Different Drummer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Audio doesn't start playing until wave is tweaked
  • Inaccurate sliders
  • Buggy with iOS 7 (older review)

Requested features

8 requests
  • AUv3 support
  • MIDI clock / Ableton Link sync improvements
  • Revamp sample import (e.g., zip support)
  • Add presets
  • MIDI-in support
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  • Landscape view
  • Grid mode
  • Dark mode option

Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Different Drummer

No in-app purchases

None

Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Different Drummer free?
Different Drummer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 free?
Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Different Drummer or Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3?
Different Drummer is rated higher. Different Drummer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Different Drummer or Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 have ads?
Neither Different Drummer nor Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Different Drummer or Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3?
Different Drummer ships an update monthly, and Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 every 8 days. Most recently, Different Drummer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 on October 30, 2026.

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