Comparison

AURI vs Draw Melody

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

Head to head
About

AURI

Create music by drawing, translating your movements into sound. Play melodies, add harmonies, and experiment with layers of sound in real-time for an intuitive and expressive musical experience.

Highlights
  • Draw to create melodies
  • Play multiple instruments
  • Add arpeggios and accompaniment
  • Experiment with sound layers
  • Intuitive, keyless interface
  • Real-time improvisation
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Draw Your Music, Feel the Flow Turn your drawings into sound with AURI, the seamless way to create music. Play by gliding a stylus or your finger across a vertical bar—no keys, no constraints, just pure musical expression. Expressive & Intuitive * Draw freely to create melodies—every movement translates into sound. * Play multiple instruments effortlessly. Harmonize with Ease * Instantly add arpeggios and accompaniment loops. * Experiment with layers of sound in real-time. A Flowing Experience * No rigid keys, no complex controls—just smooth, organic music-making. * Designed for improvisation, creativity, and exploration. Whether you're a musician, artist, or just curious about sound, AURI lets you feel the music like never before. Download now and start drawing your own melodies! *** For the smoothest experience, try AURI on iPad with Apple Pencil! *** Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Draw Melody

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You know that moment—humming a tune in the shower, tapping a rhythm on your desk, hearing a melody that doesn't exist yet. The music is there. But the blank screen stays blank. Melody Sketch changes that. HOW IT WORKS Draw a line. Hear it as music. • Smooth curves become gentle melodies • Sharp angles become dramatic jumps • Waves become flowing phrases Your gestures become notes. Instantly. 5 WAYS TO CREATE SKETCH — Draw curves, get melodies HUM — Sing your idea, see it as notes TAP — Touch the screen, pick your notes TILT — Move your device like a conductor AI — Stuck? Get smart suggestions WORKS WITH YOUR TOOLS Export standard MIDI files to Logic, Ableton, FL Studio, GarageBand, or any DAW. Import MIDI files to explore and transform. WHO IS THIS FOR • Producers looking for fresh melodic ideas • Songwriters breaking through writer's block • Musicians exploring new directions • Anyone who can hear music but struggles to capture it From idea to melody in minutes. No music theory required.

Screenshots

AURI1 screens
Draw Melody4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Draw Melody at every 5 days against AURI's every 8 months. AURI's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AURI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Draw Melody sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AURI ships an update every 8 months, Draw Melody every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AURI versus Draw Melody: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAURIDraw Melody
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuri琳 李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AURI

Subscriptions1
  • AURI Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month
3 purchases

Draw Melody

Subscriptions2
  • Professional Monthly$2.991 Month
  • MelodyForge AI Super$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • MelodyForge Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is AURI free?
AURI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw Melody free?
Draw Melody is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AURI or Draw Melody have ads?
Neither AURI nor Draw Melody shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AURI or Draw Melody?
AURI ships an update every 8 months, and Draw Melody every 5 days. Most recently, AURI was updated on October 30, 2026 and Draw Melody on November 8, 2026.

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