Drums Transcriber vs MIDI Drum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drums Transcriber
This AI-powered application converts audio files into editable MIDI drum tracks. It uses deep learning to accurately identify and extract drum sounds, allowing users to customize and export their creations for digital audio workstations.
- AI-powered audio to MIDI conversion
- Deep learning drum sound extraction
- Customizable MIDI output
- Export MIDI and audio files
- DAW integration
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Drums Transcriber is an AI-powered iOS app that turns your audio into playable MIDI drum tracks. Simply upload your audio file, and our deep learning technology will accurately extract the drum sounds and create a MIDI sequence. Customize your output and easily export your MIDI and audio files for use in your favorite DAW.
MIDI Drum
Create and perform drum patterns with an 8-track sequencer. Connect to external instruments and apps via Bluetooth or USB MIDI. Share your creations and explore a library of user-made songs.
- 8-track drum sequencer
- User-friendly interface
- Live performance mode
- General MIDI sound source
- Bluetooth LE and USB MIDI support
- Song library for sharing
- Export Standard MIDI Files (paid add-on)
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Key Features: - 8-track drum sequencer - Simple, user-friendly interface - Display and edit 4 to 48 steps across 4 cycles on a single screen - Live performance with up to 6 toggleable blocks - Built-in sound source compliant with General MIDI - Compatible with electronic instruments via MIDI connection (e.g., Casiotone, PortaTone, InstaChord) - Connection options: Bluetooth LE MIDI or USB MIDI - Extend sound sources by connecting with other apps such as bs-16i - Can be operated via external MIDI devices, keyboards, and page-turning switches - Song library for sharing self-created data and downloading from other users - Export Standard MIDI Files (SMF) – available as a paid add-on *Loading data created by other users is free. *In-app purchases apply across all devices. Official Website (Japanese): https://instachord.com/product/midi-drum/ User Manual (English): https://kantan-music.notion.site/MIDI-Drum-Manual-5976bdeba4f04900851f0e3c9ae247d6 Song Library: https://instachord.com/community/drum-data/ Developer: bismark [https://www.bismark.jp/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Drums Transcriber at 4.7 against MIDI Drum's 3.7. MIDI Drum's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Drums Transcriber sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MIDI Drum sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Drums Transcriber holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.
Drums Transcriber ships an update every 5 months, MIDI Drum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drums Transcriber | MIDI Drum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hikaru Tsuyumine | InstaChord Corp. |
Customer experience
Drums Transcriber
MIDI Drum
In-app purchases
Drums Transcriber
- Premium Edition$2.99
MIDI Drum
- Save in proprietary format$4.99
- Export as SMF$4.99
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