# DM1 for iPhone vs Tera Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Tera Pro at 4.6 against DM1 for iPhone's 4.1. Tera Pro also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). DM1 for iPhone's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

DM1 for iPhone costs $4.99 and Tera Pro $6.99 up front. DM1 for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tera Pro sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tera Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 155 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of DM1 for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 69% of Tera Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DM1 for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Tera Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DM1 for iPhone | Tera Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dm1-for-iphone/id526650611/reviews) | **[4.6 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tera-pro/id1578464219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **155** |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#128** |
| Size | 253 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fingerlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/412786610) | [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) |

## What reviewers say

### DM1 for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dm1-for-iphone/id526650611)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful beat-making machine with this advanced vintage drum machine. Create intricate rhythms with a step sequencer, play beats on drum pads, and apply a wide range of real-time effects. Easily compose songs and export your creations.

**Highlights:** 154 electronic drum kits, Step sequencer, Drum pads with quantized recording, Mixer with channel controls, Real-time FX trackpads, Song composer with timeline editing, Instrument mode for melodies

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Packs | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Best drum machine app
- 🎨 Great variety of drum sounds and kits
- 🎚️ Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🔊 High-quality sound
- 💰 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Compatibility problems on newer devices
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔇 Lack of individual track export
- 🕰️ Inaccurate tempo and timing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Audio distortion and glitches
- Sync and timing issues when exporting to other apps
- Unresponsive controls and UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add support for more time signatures (3/4, 5/4, etc.)
- Implement Ableton Link for better sync with other apps
- Allow importing and using custom samples
- Add more effects and per-channel processing
- Implement a save/revert function to avoid losing progress


### Tera Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tera-pro/id1578464219)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Explore a vast array of sound synthesis methods, from analog emulations to modern digital techniques. Combine modules for unique sonic textures, enhanced by an intelligent interface and realtime visual feedback. Expand your sound palette with additional modules available through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Multiple synthesis methods (analog, FM, spectral, additive), Physical modeling and wave shaping, Intelligent user interface with realtime scopes, Flexible module routing, 128-voice polyphony with vintage voice modeling, Seamless sound switching, Extensive preset library

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Library WaveShaper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Module Waves | $5.99 | one-time |
| FM 7 module | $5.99 | one-time |
| Module RingZ | $5.99 | one-time |
| Module BrainZ | $6.99 | one-time |
| Module CloudZ | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Exceptional sound quality and versatile synthesis capabilities
- 💡 Innovative modular workflow with flexible architecture
- 🎛️ Extensive preset library (1000+ presets)
- 🔧 Powerful sound design tools with multiple synthesis types
- 📱 Available on both iOS and macOS (M1)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Steep learning curve and complex UI
- ⌨️ Unconventional on-screen keyboard design
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔊 Dangerously loud output without limiter
- ⚙️ UI elements sometimes unresponsive or laggy

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on macOS and iOS
- Piano keyboard not appearing
- Wavetable module IAP producing no sound
- In-app purchases disappearing or not activating
- Presets causing white noise or feedback blasts

**Requested features**

- Undo/Redo functionality
- MIDI Panic button (prominent placement)
- Output limiter for safety
- Standard black and white keyboard option
- Favorites/bookmarking system for presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DM1 for iPhone free?

DM1 for iPhone costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tera Pro free?

Tera Pro costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DM1 for iPhone or Tera Pro?

Tera Pro is rated higher. DM1 for iPhone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Tera Pro averages 4.6 from 155 ratings.

### Do DM1 for iPhone or Tera Pro have ads?

Neither DM1 for iPhone nor Tera Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DM1 for iPhone or Tera Pro?

DM1 for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Tera Pro every 5 days. Most recently, DM1 for iPhone was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tera Pro on October 16, 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.*