Comparison

DeDrummer vs MIDIPlex

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

Head to head
About

DeDrummer

This music app acts as an AUv3 EQ designed for DJs. It allows users to effectively remove drum and bass frequencies from tracks, and also features a "Vocal Featuring" option to emphasize mid-range sounds.

Highlights
  • Remove drum sounds
  • Remove bass sounds
  • Emphasize vocal range
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • DJ-focused EQ
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Concept: The app is a powerful AUv3 EQ for DJ which can remove drum & bass sounds from musical pieces. Usage: "Drum" slider will remove drum sounds. "Low Cut" knob will remove bass sounds. "Vocal Featuring" will emphasize the middle range. System Requirements: Auv3 host (Cubasis, AUM, apeMatrix etc).

About

MIDIPlex

Features
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MotionMIDI transforms your iPhone into a powerful motion-based MIDI controller. Use the built-in motion sensors to control MIDI notes and continuous controller (CC) data through expressive gestures. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth MIDI or use compatible CoreMIDI connections to perform with your favorite music apps and hardware. Features: • Motion-controlled MIDI performance • Bluetooth MIDI support • MIDI Note Mode • MIDI CC Mode • Real-time gesture control • Adjustable sensitivity and calibration • Presets optimized for popular music apps • Low-latency performance • Clean, performance-focused interface Whether you're creating expressive synthesizer performances, controlling effects, or experimenting with new ways to interact with music, MotionMIDI offers a simple and intuitive way to make movement part of your performance. Compatible with CoreMIDI-enabled apps and hardware that support MIDI input.

Screenshots

DeDrummer2 screens
MIDIPlex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DeDrummer at $2.99 against MIDIPlex's $4.99. DeDrummer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On update cadence, 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

DeDrummer costs $2.99 and MIDIPlex $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeDrummer ships an update every 10 days, MIDIPlex every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DeDrummer versus MIDIPlex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeDrummerMIDIPlex
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoshi KajiiBRADLEY WAYNE MYERS

In-app purchases

None

DeDrummer

No in-app purchases

None

MIDIPlex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeDrummer free?
DeDrummer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDIPlex free?
MIDIPlex costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DeDrummer or MIDIPlex have ads?
Neither DeDrummer nor MIDIPlex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeDrummer or MIDIPlex?
DeDrummer ships an update every 10 days, and MIDIPlex every 9 days. Most recently, DeDrummer was updated on October 18, 2026 and MIDIPlex on October 31, 2026.

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