# AudioShare vs DrumComputer

The clearest difference is price: DrumComputer at Free against AudioShare's $4.99. DrumComputer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). AudioShare's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

DrumComputer is free to download; AudioShare costs $4.99 up front. DrumComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AudioShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AudioShare against 4.8 for DrumComputer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 857 and 621 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of AudioShare's written reviews are positive against 81% of DrumComputer's.

AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, DrumComputer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioShare | DrumComputer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (857 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioshare/id543859300/reviews) | **[4.8 (621 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumcomputer-synthetic-beats/id1502238351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **857** | 621 |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kymatica AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/522046659) | [Sugar Bytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/614418826) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioshare/id543859300)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Manage all your sound and MIDI files with this comprehensive audio document manager. Organize, record, trim, convert, and transfer audio files between apps and your computer. It's an essential tool for music creators.

**Highlights:** Organize audio and recordings, Record external input, Record live output of other apps, Import/Export via Document Pickers, WiFi Drive file transfer, Convert between sound file formats, Trim and normalize audio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Essential for iOS music production
- 🔍 Excellent audio file management
- 🔊 High-quality recording and editing
- 🔀 Seamless integration with other apps
- 💾 Reliable file storage and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited file browser integration
- 🔊 Occasional audio quality issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- SoundCloud upload button not working
- Inability to rename files easily
- Crashes when using the pasteboard feature
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add MP3 conversion option
- Implement iCloud sync and sharing
- Improve editing tools (e.g., timeline, markers)
- Introduce a metronome and tempo tools
- Add support for more cloud storage services


### DrumComputer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumcomputer-synthetic-beats/id1502238351)

This app is a powerful tool for creating synthetic drum sounds using a variety of synthesis methods and sequencers. It offers intelligent randomization, flexible modulation, and pattern editing to generate unique beats and explore new sonic possibilities.

**Highlights:** 8 multi-layer sound engines, Flexible modulation matrix, Intelligent randomizers for sound generation, 16-step sequencer with pattern generation, AUv3 plugin and standalone support, MIDI file export and multiple outputs, Preset iCloud sync and sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrumComputer Full Version | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best iOS drum machine
- 👍 Wicked easy to use interface
- 👍 Great sound and workflow
- 👍 Powerful and flexible sequencer
- 👍 Tons of customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 High CPU usage and battery drain
- 👎 Confusing and complex interface
- 👎 Lack of MIDI mapping for live use
- 👎 Inability to record beats from pads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup with iOS 14.2
- Inability to import samples in some cases
- MIDI out only supports single channel

**Requested features**

- Add real-time beat recording
- Improve MIDI mapping capabilities
- Add randomization options for tempo, sequence length, and mixing
- Improve preset management (ability to delete presets)
- Optimize for better performance and battery life


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioShare free?

AudioShare costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DrumComputer free?

DrumComputer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AudioShare or DrumComputer?

DrumComputer is rated higher. AudioShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 857 ratings, while DrumComputer averages 4.8 from 621 ratings.

### Do AudioShare or DrumComputer have ads?

Neither AudioShare nor DrumComputer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AudioShare or DrumComputer?

AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, and DrumComputer every 3 weeks. Most recently, AudioShare was updated on November 1, 2026 and DrumComputer on November 3, 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.*