# DR vs Big Swarma

The clearest difference is price: DR at $1.99 against Big Swarma's $14.99. DR also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Big Swarma's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

DR costs $1.99 and Big Swarma $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Big Swarma holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DR has 44 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of DR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Big Swarma's.

DR ships an update every 4 months, Big Swarma every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DR | Big Swarma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-om/id555409573/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-swarma/id6747882165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 38 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fluxama](https://appshunter.io/developer/513770097) | [Audiority Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815900942) |

## What reviewers say

### DR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-om/id555409573)

Explore a virtual synthesizer simulating a rare, hackable 70s science lab device. This app offers playable simulations of three distinct units, each with unique sonic characteristics due to component variations. Discover its experimental sound-shaping capabilities and unique tuning drifts.

**Highlights:** Virtual synthesizer simulation, Three distinct DR-OM unit variations, Mixable Low Frequency Oscillators, Voltage-Controlled Filter, Speed dial with tuning drifts and effects, Hackable device inspiration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great drone sounds
- 💡 Unique and interesting sounds
- 👴 Works on older devices
- ✨ Deceptively deep
- 🎶 Inspiring soundscapes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UI broken on newer iPads
- 🐛 Display issues on iPad Pro
- 🐛 Inaccessible GUI elements
- 🐛 Unusable on modern iPads
- 🐛 Not centered on screen

**Reported bugs**

- Display broken on iPad Pro M5
- Cannot access whole GUI on newer iPads
- Half controls inaccessible on iPad screen
- App not centered on iPad screen
- Plugin only partially visible on screen

**Requested features**

- Update UI for newer iPads
- Fix display/GUI issues on iPad Pro
- Add presets
- Add record function
- Add copy/paste function


### Big Swarma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-swarma/id6747882165)

Transform audio into massive, detuned swarms with up to 16 voices. Features adjustable detune, stereo width, and pitch modulation for unique textures. An intense feedback circuit and dual MS20-style filters offer further sound sculpting capabilities.

**Highlights:** Voice multiplier up to 16 voices, Adjustable detune, stereo width, pitch modulation, Intense feedback circuit, Dual MS20-style filters (HPF/LPF), Resonance and master cutoff controls, Raw analog character

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DR free?

DR costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Big Swarma free?

Big Swarma costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DR or Big Swarma?

Big Swarma is rated higher. DR averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Big Swarma averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do DR or Big Swarma have ads?

Neither DR nor Big Swarma shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DR or Big Swarma?

DR ships an update every 4 months, and Big Swarma every 10 days. Most recently, DR was updated on November 1, 2026 and Big Swarma on October 30, 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.*