MIDI Drum vs Collabro Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Collabro Studio
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CollaBro is a collaborative music production platform built for musicians, producers, and songwriters who work together across different rooms, cities, and time zones. It brings a DAW-style workspace, structured track assignments, versioned revisions, and clear ownership into one place so a group can start an idea and carry it all the way to a finished mix. What you can do Create & organize tracks — upload stems and recordings, group them, and keep everything in one library. Record in the browser — capture takes directly from your microphone or instrument. Collaborate in sessions — invite contributors, assign tracks, leave notes, and review revisions as the project evolves. Build playlists — assemble and share collections of finished work. Built on clear ownership Every collaboration is governed by transparent terms. Contributors keep rights to the work they create, and our Ownership Policy spells out the default arrangement so everyone knows where they stand. Terms of Use (EULA): https://collabro.chapmanpianolessons.com/collaborations/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://collabro.chapmanpianolessons.com/collaborations/legal/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Collabro Studio at daily against MIDI Drum's every 3 weeks. On price, 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
Both are free to download. MIDI Drum sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Collabro Studio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MIDI Drum ships an update every 3 weeks, Collabro Studio daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIDI Drum | Collabro Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InstaChord Corp. | Larry Chapman |
In-app purchases
MIDI Drum
- Save in proprietary format$4.99
- Export as SMF$4.99
Collabro Studio
- Indie$8.991 Month
- Pro$19.991 Month
- Studio$29.991 Month
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- Indie (Yearly)$90.001 Year
- Pro (Yearly)$169.991 Year
- Studio (Yearly)$300.001 Year
- Founders' Lifetime$299.00
Questions
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