Drum vs spaceVerb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drum
This app recreates the distinctive sound of early 1980s electronic drum modules combined with sampled real cymbal sounds. It offers a virtual analog engine for drum synthesis and a separate engine for realistic cymbal playback, providing a unique sonic palette for music production.
- Virtual analog engine for 80s drum sounds
- Sampled real cymbal sounds
- Dual sound engines for drums and cymbals
- Multiple output options
- Built-in effects (limiter, delay, reverb)
- Unlimited program storage
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Please note: 1) This App comes with an AUv3 plugin extension. 2) To play the cymbal samples, a separate download (free, in-app) of ~180 MB is required. The App also works without the cymbal samples. INSTRUMENT BACKGROUND We all know and use electronic drums today, but at the beginning of the 80's the first electronic drums were a real novelty that revolutionized not only the sound of music of those years, but also the workflow in the recording studio. Many producers preferred to record the sound of electronic drums rather than acoustic drums because it saved time and money, avoiding having to mount microphones, find the right positions, spend hours equalizing and correcting the recorded material. With an electronic drum set it was quicker: it was enough to connect the cables and maybe find the right sound for the song, which was a perfect scenario especially for many low-cost productions, for example those of pop music. The first electronic drums were completely analog, they generated the sounds of the drums using only a few elements such as an oscillator and a white noise generator, plus a couple of envelopes and a filter. The sound wasn't exactly realistic but it was peculiar, and perfect for creating certain sounds never heard before. The downside was that electronic drums could only generate the sound of drums but not cymbals. For this reason, the sound of real cymbals was recorded alongside the sound of electronic drums. This kind of setup was also used live quite often. It was common to see a drummer on stage playing the typical hexagonal pads but combined with a set of real cymbals. GSi Drum-80 reproduces that exact scenario. It contains two separate sound engines that can play at the same time. One engine recreates the sounds of the famous electronic drum module known as the Simmons SDS-V (very similar to the later SDS-8 model); at the same time, the exclusive GSi WLF Engine plays a multi-sample of real cymbals recorded exclusively for Drum-80. Main features - Virtual Analog Engine based on the famous SDS-V drum module - Optional VCO phase reset - Supports multiple outputs (one stereo mix, six individual drum synth channels, one stereo channel for Cymbals) - Sampled Cymbal sounds (Hi-Hat, Ride, 4 Crashes, 3 Splashes) provided by the exclusive GSi WLF Engine - Full Polyphony - Separate section with adjustments for Cymbal sounds (tuning, leveling and EQ) - Stereo 1176-Style Limiter - Stereo Delay effect - Stereo Reverb effect - Built-in programmer with unlimited Programs - Embedded user's manual - Available as Stand-alone application and audio plugin (AUv3 for iPad) - Very low CPU and RAM usage Visit home page for audio and video demos.
spaceVerb
This audio effect module offers a versatile stereo reverb with 14 distinct spaces, from conventional rooms and halls to unique environments like caves and mausoleums. It provides in-depth controls for shaping the reverb, including EQ and master settings, and supports cross-platform preset sharing. It functions as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin for various host applications.
- 14 distinct reverb spaces
- In-depth sound sculpting controls
- 3-band EQ section
- Preset manager with save/share
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
- Standalone app functionality
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spaceVerb multi-mode stereo reverb module. spaceVerb will both seamlessly blend your projects together, offering a creative unique touch to your audio. spaceVerb offers a versatile selection of 14 different spaces, each with their own unique sonic characteristic, providing you with a broad spectrum of sounds to enhance your projects. Whether you’re after conventional reverb sounds like rooms and halls or unique spaces like a cave or mausoleum. Unlock the full sonic potential of each space with in-depth controls; Mix, Dampening, Ducking, Left/Right Repeats and Decay. Their three band EQ Section (Low, Mid, and High), and master controls (Master Volume & Pan). 30 Factory Presets included with the ability to save and share cross platform presets. All parameters including the current screen in view offer automation for full control in your sessions. Includes stand alone and AUv3 plug-in instance for use in all of your favorite host applications like Cubasis, AUM, Garageband, and many more! Compatible for both iPhone and iPad. Features - 14 Plate Reverb Models; ranging from early/vintage styles to creatively inspiring and modern/futuristic - Over 16 In-depth controls to sculpt your reverbs, including: Pre Delay, Decay, Damping, Repeat Speed, Ducking, and more! - Built-in 3-band EQ section for additional sonic character control - Preset Manager with Save, Save As, Rename, and Delete functionality - Over 20 Factory presets, including both Send and Insert styles - Cross-platform support: presets can be shared between iOS and macOS & Windows - AUv3 compatible with your favorite AU Host apps such as Garageband, AUM, Cubasis, and more! Spaces: Booth - Step into a professional-grade, intimate studio ambiance, meticulously designed for enhancing vocal clarity or introducing a subtle sense of space to your sound. Guitar Room - Immerse yourself in a professionally crafted, close-quarters atmosphere, tailored to improve vocal clarity or infuse a subtle sense of space into your sound. Drum Room - Experience the precision of a compact, intimate studio setting, perfect for refining vocal clarity or introducing a subtle sense of space into your sound. Live Room - Drench your audio in the expansive atmosphere of a well-appointed studio space, tailored for accommodating intricate soundscapes and elevating your compositions. Hall - Reveal an acoustically perfected space, ideal for professional piano performances and sound experimentation. Cathedral - Craft divine soundscapes suited for professional choral arrangements and ethereal compositions in a studio setting. Mausoleum - A solemn and spacious mausoleum. Its marble-clad surroundings create a subtle, haunting ambiance. Stairwell - Discover a less conventional space, where a multitude of reflections comes together to create a unique ambiance, gently guiding your sound to fresh and understated places. Cave - Immerse your signal in the enigmatic, atmospheric character of a massive cave-like space, adding a unique depth to your projects. Garage - Send our audio to a close-quarters space with highly reflective surfaces, offering a very distinct sound.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: spaceVerb at $4.99 against Drum's $14.99. spaceVerb also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Drum's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Drum costs $14.99 and spaceVerb $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
spaceVerb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
Drum ships an update every 7 months, spaceVerb every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drum | spaceVerb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #188 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Genuine Soundware | OSC Audio |
Customer experience
Drum
spaceVerb
In-app purchases
Drum
No in-app purchases
spaceVerb
No in-app purchases








