# EG Nodes vs MIDI Drum

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Drum at Free against EG Nodes's $19.99. EG Nodes's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

MIDI Drum is free to download; EG Nodes costs $19.99 up front. EG Nodes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MIDI Drum sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EG Nodes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EG Nodes has 93 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EG Nodes ships an update weekly, MIDI Drum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EG Nodes | MIDI Drum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-drum/id6475945376/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elliott Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/454709866) | [InstaChord Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579397634) |

## What reviewers say

### EG Nodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463)

This app is a clip-based audio unit host and MIDI sequencer for creating musical projects. It offers a variety of built-in MIDI and audio nodes for generating sequences, recording, and sampling. Users can load external Audio Units and automate parameters for unique compositions.

**Highlights:** Clip-based Audio Unit host, Built-in MIDI generators (Note/Chord, Arpeggio, Sequencer), Audio recording and sampling, Load external AU3 instruments and effects, Scene and automation control, Flexible MIDI routing, Standalone and AUv3 modular sequencer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Innovative concept and workflow
- 🚀 Fast idea generation
- ✨ Inspiring and creative
- 🔧 Powerful and flexible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sampler won't play correctly
- 🐛 Sampler features inconsistent
- 🐛 Random arming and recording into disabled scenes
- 🐛 Crashes with some apps
- 🐛 Too much crashing results in losing work

**Reported bugs**

- Sampler won’t play correctly
- Sampler features don’t work consistently
- Scenes getting armed and recordings going into them despite disabling them
- Crashes with some apps
- Crashing results in losing work

**Requested features**

- Easy way to report bugs without login/account
- Keep save/refresh options on screen
- Audio recording or looping module
- Audio clip module, like a looper
- 16 steps per page for sequencers


### MIDI Drum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-drum/id6475945376)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save in proprietary format | $4.99 | one-time |
| Export as SMF | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EG Nodes free?

EG Nodes costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is MIDI Drum free?

MIDI Drum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EG Nodes or MIDI Drum?

EG Nodes is rated higher. EG Nodes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while MIDI Drum averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do EG Nodes or MIDI Drum have ads?

Neither EG Nodes nor MIDI Drum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EG Nodes or MIDI Drum?

EG Nodes ships an update weekly, and MIDI Drum every 3 weeks. Most recently, EG Nodes was updated on September 21, 2026 and MIDI Drum on August 19, 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.*