# Jam Maestro vs Elastic Drums

Jam Maestro and Elastic Drums both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Jam Maestro's written reviews are positive against 79% of Elastic Drums's. Jam Maestro also leads on chart position (#194 vs unranked) and price ($8.99 vs $9.99). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Jam Maestro costs $8.99 and Elastic Drums $9.99 up front. Jam Maestro sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Elastic Drums sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Jam Maestro against 4.6 for Elastic Drums. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 374 and 145 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Jam Maestro's written reviews are positive against 79% of Elastic Drums's.

Jam Maestro ships an update every 4 months, Elastic Drums every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jam Maestro | Elastic Drums |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$8.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-maestro-create-guitar-tab/id596628003/reviews)** | [4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-drums/id817419955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **374** | 145 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 79.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 292 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Blake](https://appshunter.io/developer/596628006) | [Oliver Greschke (DE)](https://appshunter.io/developer/505848000) |

## What reviewers say

### Jam Maestro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-maestro-create-guitar-tab/id596628003)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Compose music with a focus on guitar, bass, and drums. Sequence up to 16 instruments, create harmonies, and share your tab ideas. Export your compositions in various formats.

**Highlights:** 16-instrument sequencing, Guitar, bass, and drum tab creation, MIDI sequencing and playback, Inter-App Audio support, Realistic instrument samples, Customizable drum kits, Export to PDF/TXT and WAV/M4A

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bass: Blacklisted Soundpack | Free | one-time |
| Bass: Hazzard Soundpack | Free | one-time |
| Guitar: Shimmer Soundpack | Free | one-time |
| Guitar: Stoner Doom Soundpack | Free | one-time |
| Guitar: Bright Clean Soundpack | Free | one-time |
| Guitar: Epic Lead Soundpack | Free | one-time |
| Effects Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 🎨 Excellent sound quality
- 🎶 Great for composing and songwriting
- 📱 Convenient for on-the-go use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔧 Steep learning curve
- 🎛️ Limited customization options
- 🔊 Lacking some sound effects (e.g. pinch harmonics)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent note timing between tracks
- Copy and paste functionality not working as expected
- Drum track grid not always aligning properly

**Requested features**

- Add support for lower guitar tunings (e.g. drop G)
- Implement triplet note input
- Integrate with cloud storage services (e.g. iCloud)
- Include more instrument options (e.g. piano, strings)


### Elastic Drums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-drums/id817419955)

This app offers a flexible groovebox experience, utilizing drum synthesis models for deeply tweakable sounds. It provides a powerful instrument for sound design and beat-making with extensive effects and a 16-step sequencer.

**Highlights:** Drum synthesis models, Deeply tweakable sounds, Versatile effects section, 16-step sequencer, Audio recording and export, Ableton Link synchronization, Inter-App Audio support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Factory Presets | Free | one-time |
| Dj Elephant Power kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| App-Sound kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bill Jobs (synthQ) kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sample Import | $3.99 | one-time |
| Futuristic synths | $3.99 | one-time |
| Analog techno provider | $3.99 | one-time |
| App-Sound Lofi Kit | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flexible and powerful drum synth
- 🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
- 📝 Excellent automation and sequencing
- 🔊 High-quality sound
- 🎛️ Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔌 Lack of AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- 🕰️ Inconsistent timing and sync problems
- 🔇 Bluetooth audio issues
- 💰 Paid sample import feature

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues on certain devices
- Audio glitches when switching presets
- Timing and sync problems with external apps

**Requested features**

- AUv3 support for state saving and better DAW integration
- More flexible song/arrangement mode
- Improved MIDI mapping and control
- Additional synthesis engines and sound design options
- Enhanced performance and live playback features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jam Maestro free?

Jam Maestro costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Elastic Drums free?

Elastic Drums costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jam Maestro or Elastic Drums?

Jam Maestro is rated higher. Jam Maestro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 374 ratings, while Elastic Drums averages 4.6 from 145 ratings.

### Do Jam Maestro or Elastic Drums have ads?

Neither Jam Maestro nor Elastic Drums shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jam Maestro or Elastic Drums?

Jam Maestro ships an update every 4 months, and Elastic Drums every 3 months. Most recently, Jam Maestro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Elastic Drums on October 24, 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.*