# MIDI Drum vs Meow | Audio Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Meow | Audio Editor at 4.3 against MIDI Drum's 3.7. Meow | Audio Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). MIDI Drum's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIDI Drum sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Meow | Audio Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meow | Audio Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively.

MIDI Drum ships an update every 3 weeks, Meow | Audio Editor every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Drum | Meow | Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-drum/id6475945376/reviews) | **[4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-audio-editor/id6477335742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InstaChord Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579397634) | [Alexander Ewering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743777532) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Meow | Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-audio-editor/id6477335742)

This app offers fast and precise audio editing with a focus on an efficient workflow. It provides tools for trimming, cutting, copying, pasting, and applying various audio processes. While free to try, saving and sharing edited audio requires a one-time in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Fast and efficient navigation with snapping, Undo and Redo functionality, Automatic crossfades, Interactive fade-in/out points, Sample-accurate editing and playback, In-app recording, Support for various audio formats

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save & Share | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Drum free?

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

### Is Meow | Audio Editor free?

Meow | Audio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Drum or Meow | Audio Editor?

Meow | Audio Editor is rated higher. MIDI Drum averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Meow | Audio Editor averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do MIDI Drum or Meow | Audio Editor have ads?

Neither MIDI Drum nor Meow | Audio Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDI Drum or Meow | Audio Editor?

MIDI Drum ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meow | Audio Editor every 3 days. Most recently, MIDI Drum was updated on October 24, 2026 and Meow | Audio Editor on October 24, 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.*