Comparison

FREEDOM JAM vs AirDrum by Async Audio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FREEDOM JAM

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FREEDOM JAM: Air drums + Mixer + Looper + DSP Effects FREEDOM JAM lets your experience air drumming with style! A free, fun, user-friendly app, without any ads! Download it now and enjoy! How does FREEDOM JAM work? The app transforms your phone/tablet screen into a drum kit with 8x Pads. Watch as your fingertips magically transform into drumsticks! For instant playback, all you need do is tap on the drum pads. *Support: Are you having any problems? Send the email to info@idanceintl.com or contact us on our web site. FREEDOM JAM is from iDance, the number one Karaoke and Musical instruments company for Youngster and teenagers. Music lovers can interact with hundred of our gear in our ecosystem. At iDance, we believe that it is YOUR MUSIC, it is YOUR STYLE – MUSIC is Easy, MUSIC is Fun.

About

AirDrum by Async Audio

Transform wrist movements into drum beats and record musical ideas on your iPhone. This app offers motion-controlled drumming with MIDI output for integration with DAWs like Ableton Live. Explore expressive effects and a growing library of drum kits.

Highlights
  • Motion-based drumming
  • MIDI output (USB/Network)
  • DAW compatibility (Ableton Live)
  • Assignable drum kits
  • Real-time gesture triggering
  • XY pad for effects
  • Loop recording
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Turn motion into rhythm. Play beats using simple wrist movements and record loops directly on your iPhone. Physical movement is translated into responsive drum hits, creating a new way to sketch rhythms anywhere. Now with full MIDI output, AirDrum can send drum hits directly to Ableton Live and other DAWs via USB or wireless Network MIDI. Use it as a motion-controlled MIDI controller to record performances, trigger drum racks, or play your own sounds. Choose a drum kit, assign sounds to slots, and play in real time by moving your phone. An integrated XY pad lets you shape effects while you play, adding expression and variation without breaking your flow. Record short loops in the Looper to capture ideas quickly, whether you’re practicing, experimenting, or building beats. Features: • Motion-based drumming using iPhone sensors • MIDI output via USB and wireless Network MIDI • Compatible with Ableton Live and other DAWs • A growing library of drum kits with assignable sounds • Real-time gesture triggering • XY pad for expressive effects control • Loop recording and playback AirDrum is free to use with included kits. Additional kits are available for purchase if you’d like to expand your library and support the app.

Screenshots

FREEDOM JAM4 screens
AirDrum by Async Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FREEDOM JAM at none against AirDrum by Async Audio's 4. FREEDOM JAM also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). AirDrum by Async Audio's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AirDrum by Async Audio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FREEDOM JAM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FREEDOM JAM ships an update every 6 months, AirDrum by Async Audio every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FREEDOM JAM versus AirDrum by Async Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFREEDOM JAMAirDrum by Async Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiDanceAsync Audio LLC

In-app purchases

None

FREEDOM JAM

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AirDrum by Async Audio

One-time4
  • Voltage Drum Kit$1.99
  • Prism Drum Kit$1.99
  • Dust Drum Kit$1.99
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  • Fader Drum Kit$1.99

Questions

Is FREEDOM JAM free?
FREEDOM JAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirDrum by Async Audio free?
AirDrum by Async Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FREEDOM JAM or AirDrum by Async Audio have ads?
Neither FREEDOM JAM nor AirDrum by Async Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FREEDOM JAM or AirDrum by Async Audio?
FREEDOM JAM ships an update every 6 months, and AirDrum by Async Audio every 9 days. Most recently, FREEDOM JAM was updated on November 3, 2026 and AirDrum by Async Audio on October 30, 2026.

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