# Different Drummer vs dot Melody

The clearest difference is update cadence: Different Drummer at monthly against dot Melody's every 4 months. Different Drummer also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99). dot Melody's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Different Drummer costs $2.99 and dot Melody $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

dot Melody holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Different Drummer's written reviews are positive against 85% of dot Melody's.

Different Drummer ships an update monthly, dot Melody every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Different Drummer | dot Melody |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/different-drummer/id525272276/reviews) | **[4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-melody/id841019483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 93 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techné Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/486076968) | [Olympia Noise Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/500740314) |

## 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


### dot Melody

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-melody/id841019483)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create intricate melodies, bass lines, and drum beats by manipulating dots on a multidimensional grid. This app offers a powerful sequencer, chord and pattern manipulation, and built-in effects for dynamic music creation.

**Highlights:** Graphic arpeggiator and sequencer, Create melodies, bass lines, and drum beats, On-the-fly chord and pattern switching, Delay and reverb effects, MIDI Out and Audiobus support, Ableton Link and MIDI Clock Sync

**Features:** 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 dot Melody free?

dot Melody costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Different Drummer or dot Melody?

dot Melody is rated higher. Different Drummer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while dot Melody averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.

### Do Different Drummer or dot Melody have ads?

Neither Different Drummer nor dot Melody shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Different Drummer or dot Melody?

Different Drummer ships an update monthly, and dot Melody every 4 months. Most recently, Different Drummer was updated on August 28, 2026 and dot Melody on September 22, 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.*