Comparison

Kalimba Keys vs Reggae Drummer Lite

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

Head to head
About

Kalimba Keys

This app offers a realistic and expressive Kalimba instrument experience with studio-quality sound. It features detailed sampling, a variety of built-in effects, and cross-platform preset management for seamless creativity.

Highlights
  • Individually-sampled Kalimba notes
  • Multiple Kalimba sound variations
  • Modulation and Space & Time FX
  • Adjustable effects order
  • 35 included presets
  • Cross-platform preset sharing
  • Standalone app and AUv3 compatibility
Features
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Kalimba Keys is your gateway to expressive Kalimba sounds. Experience the richness of Kalimba Keys, the go-to Kalimba instrument app that brings studio-quality sound to your fingertips. Immerse yourself in authenticity with round robin and per-key sampling, allowing for genuine and nuanced playback. Elevate your compositions with essential effects, including tape-style delay, powerful stereo reverb, and versatile modulation FX (Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Tremolo, Auto Pan). Unlock the simplicity of creativity as you save and load configurations with cross-platform presets, ensuring seamless compatibility across sessions. Enjoy the freedom of full automation control, sculpting your ideal sound effortlessly. AUv3 compatible for use with your favorite host apps like Cubasis, GarageBand, AUM, & more! Explore the world of expressive Kalimba Keys – where simplicity meets precision. Features - Individually-sampled Kalimba notes - 4X Kalimba Sounds (Original, Classic, Large, & Small) - Modulation Multi-FX: Multiple FX section with 6 modes including Chorus, Flanger, Phase, Vibrato, Tremolo, Auto Pan - Space & Time FX: Further customize your sounds with natural reverb and tape-style delay effects - Effects Pre/Post Mode: Space & Time and Modulation effects orders can be swapped. - 35 Presets include for instant playability and inspiration - Cross-platform support: presets can be shared between iOS and macOS & Windows - Preset Manager included for saving, editing, and loading different presets - Standalone app and AUv3 included

About

Reggae Drummer Lite

Explore Jamaican drumming styles like Reggae, Ska, and Dub with basic drum patterns and select drummer samples. This free version offers a preview of export, bass lines, and essential effects for a taste of live performance control.

Highlights
  • Basic drum patterns
  • Select drummer styles
  • Audio - Midi Export preview
  • Sample Reggae bass lines
  • Essential Delay and Reverb effects
  • Lite Jam Effects
  • Rhythm and basic Live Pads
Features
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Experience the essence of Jamaican drumming with Reggae Drummer Lite, designed specifically for your iPad and iPhone, also working on Apple Silicon Macs.  This version offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of Reggae music, allowing you to enjoy fundamental features without any cost. Key Features: Basic Drum Patterns: Delve into the world of Reggae, Ska, and Dub with limited access to our curated drum patterns. Select Drummers: Sample the styles of renowned drummers – choose between Barret, Sly, or Stewart for a taste of modern, classic, and contemporary Reggae drumming. Export Functionality: The lite version provides a preview of our new Audio - Midi Export feature, allowing basic exporting capabilities. Sample Reggae Bass Lines: Access a limited selection of bass lines from our new Reggae bank designed to complement your drum tracks. Essential Effects: Experience the core of our Delay and Reverb Send effects, providing a basic ambiance to your Reggae or Dub sessions. Lite Jam Effects: Try out our Jam Effects with restricted settings for Delay and Reverb sends, ideal for understanding the potential of live modulation. Rhythm and Basic Pads: Engage with fundamental rhythms and use our Live Pads in a simplified form for a taste of live performance control. Note: Reggae Drummer Lite offers a subset of the features available in the full version. For a comprehensive experience with advanced features like full mix export capabilities, extensive Jam Effects, and complete access to all drumming styles and effects, consider upgrading to the full version of Reggae Drummer.

Screenshots

Kalimba Keys3 screens
Reggae Drummer Lite2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kalimba Keys at 100% against Reggae Drummer Lite's 0%. Kalimba Keys also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). Reggae Drummer Lite's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Reggae Drummer Lite is free to download; Kalimba Keys costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kalimba Keys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kalimba Keys has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Kalimba Keys's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reggae Drummer Lite's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kalimba Keys versus Reggae Drummer Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalimba KeysReggae Drummer Lite
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOSC AudioLumbeat

Customer experience

Kalimba Keys

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Reggae Drummer Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kalimba Keys

No in-app purchases

None

Reggae Drummer Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kalimba Keys free?
Kalimba Keys costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reggae Drummer Lite free?
Reggae Drummer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kalimba Keys or Reggae Drummer Lite?
Kalimba Keys is rated higher. Kalimba Keys averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Reggae Drummer Lite averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Kalimba Keys or Reggae Drummer Lite have ads?
Neither Kalimba Keys nor Reggae Drummer Lite shows ads.

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