# 7III Tap vs AirDrum by Async Audio

The clearest difference is rating: AirDrum by Async Audio at 5.0 against 7III Tap's 4.7. 7III Tap's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 7III Tap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AirDrum by Async Audio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AirDrum by Async Audio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7III Tap has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

7III Tap ships an update fortnightly, AirDrum by Async Audio every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 7III Tap | AirDrum by Async Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7iii-tap-live-midi-controller/id6499097273/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airdrum-by-async-audio/id6754063245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Lang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740812494) | [Async Audio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846056956) |

## What reviewers say

### 7III Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7iii-tap-live-midi-controller/id6499097273)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful MIDI controller for music production. It offers versatile views for instruments, sequencers, clip launching, and mixing, allowing for hands-on control of compatible software and hardware. Experience full functionality with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Device view with keyboards and sequencers, Clips view for launching and editing, Mixer view with integrated clips, Customizable MIDI CC control, USB and WiFi connectivity, Portrait and landscape modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


### AirDrum by Async Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airdrum-by-async-audio/id6754063245)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voltage Drum Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prism Drum Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dust Drum Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fader Drum Kit | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 7III Tap free?

7III Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AirDrum by Async Audio free?

AirDrum by Async Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 7III Tap or AirDrum by Async Audio?

AirDrum by Async Audio is rated higher. 7III Tap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while AirDrum by Async Audio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do 7III Tap or AirDrum by Async Audio have ads?

Neither 7III Tap nor AirDrum by Async Audio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 7III Tap or AirDrum by Async Audio?

7III Tap ships an update fortnightly, and AirDrum by Async Audio every 9 days. Most recently, 7III Tap was updated on October 24, 2026 and AirDrum by Async Audio on October 22, 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.*