Comparison

MIDILODY vs Gig Drummer

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

Head to head
About

MIDILODY

This app generates evolving MIDI sequences and loops, perfect for creating ambient textures, live performances, or sparking new musical ideas. It offers real-time editing, key and scale selection, and adjustable sequence and loop durations.

Highlights
  • Evolving MIDI sequences
  • Real-time note editing
  • Key and scale selection
  • Adjustable sequence length
  • Adjustable loop duration
  • Velocity and note filtering
  • MIDI notes routing
Features
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MIDILODY: Your generative MIDI Sequencer & Looper MIDILODY is a generative MIDI sequencer and looper designed to inspire musicians with evolving, musically rich loops. It excels at creating original sequences that evolve over time, perfect for ambient textures, live performances, or sparking new musical ideas. Key Features: - Evolving Sequences: New notes and rests are added at precise timings, allowing them to overlay existing ones. This overdubbing creates dynamic rhythms and chords, making your loops evolve organically. - Real-Time Editing: Remove unwanted notes and rests on-the-fly without interrupting playback, giving you control during live sessions. - Key and Scale Selection: Choose from predefined scales to set the tonal foundation of your loops. - Auto-Pause Functionality: Automatically pause after adding a new note—ideal for live ambient performances where gradual evolution is key. - Infinite loops: let your MIDI sequence evolve for hours and days constantly. Perfect for ambient / sleep patches. - Rests probability: more flexibility for your loop. - Adjustable Sequence Length: Set your sequence length up to 64 notes - Adjustable Loop Duration: Set your loop duration to 1 bar / 4steps , 2 bars/ 8 steps, or 4 bars/ 16 steps to suit your musical needs. - Velocity and Notes Filtering: Apply filters to capture notes with low velocity, perfect for creating subtle ambient textures. - Note-Off Messaging: Send note-off messages to accommodate external gear or plugins. By default, notes adhere to your AUv3 instruments’ settings. - MIDI Notes routing: filter your notes by octave to send them to other instruments - AUv3 state saving Designed by Musicians, for Musicians We’ve invested significant effort into MIDILODY’s layout and user experience. As daily users ourselves, we’ve ensured it’s straightforward and intuitive, allowing you to focus on creativity. Seamless Integration MIDILODY thrives when paired with MIDI routing options from your AUv3 host, enabling the creation of intricate, evolving textures across multiple AUv3 instruments. Experience the Difference MIDILODY isn’t just easy to use — it’s uniquely inspiring. With every session, it sparks new ideas and unexpected musical directions. Whether you’re producing ambient soundscapes or live looping, it just might become your favorite creative companion. IMPORTANT! MIDILODY is and AUv3 plugin. It won't work in standalone mode. It needs an AUv3 host such as AUM, Drambo, Cubasis, etc.

About

Gig Drummer

This app provides a virtual drum machine for live performance, rehearsal, and recording. It offers over 30 rhythms across various genres, dynamic performance tools, and custom loop import. Organize your sets and control it with MIDI for a professional live drumming experience.

Highlights
  • 30+ versatile rhythms
  • Dynamic performance tools
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Custom loop import
  • Set lists for gigs
  • MIDI learn support
  • Record and share grooves
Features
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Gig Drummer: Drum Machine for Live Performance. Take the stage with Gig Drummer, the ultimate drum machine app built for performers, producers, and musicians. With over 30 gig-ready rhythms spanning rock, pop, jazz, funk, country, Latin, and more, Gig Drummer brings a live drummer to your fingertips—perfect for rehearsal, recording, or the road. Features: • 30+ Versatile Rhythms – From 8 Beat, Funk, and Reggae to Swing, Cha Cha, and Trap, cover any style with ease. • Dynamic Performance Tools – Play intros, variations, fills, endings, and layer percussion for a humanized, on-the-fly feel. • AUv3 Plugin Support – Use Gig Drummer inside your favorite AUv3-compatible DAWs and hosts. • Custom Loop Import – Load your own WAV loops and expand your rhythm library. • Set Lists for Gigs – Organize rhythms into set lists for smooth, seamless shows. • MIDI Learn Support – Control everything with your MIDI hardware on stage or in the studio. • Tempo Tap & Lock – Stay perfectly in time with flexible tempo controls. • Smooth Transitions – Insert breaks, fade in/out, and end grooves cleanly for pro-level transitions. • Ableton Link – Sync effortlessly with other apps and gear. • Record & Share – Capture your grooves and share your performance with the world. Included Rhythms: 8 Beat, 16 Beat, Ballad, Big Band, Blues, Bossa Nova, Cha Cha, Country, Dance, Disco, Funk, Pop, Reggae, Reggaeton, Rock, Rock & Roll, Soul, Swing, Trap—and more. Whether you're rocking a live set, jamming at home, or laying down tracks in the studio, Gig Drummer keeps you locked in the groove. Download now and bring the band with you—wherever you play.

Screenshots

MIDILODY2 screens
Gig Drummer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gig Drummer at 100% against MIDILODY's 0%. Gig Drummer also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). MIDILODY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Gig Drummer is free to download; MIDILODY costs $4.99 up front. Gig Drummer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MIDILODY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gig Drummer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MIDILODY's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gig Drummer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDILODY ships an update weekly, Gig Drummer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MIDILODY versus Gig Drummer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDILODYGig Drummer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)4.5 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings915 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB307 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancois NicaiseSonic Market

Customer experience

MIDILODY

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Gig Drummer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MIDILODY

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Gig Drummer

One-time3
  • Gig Drummer Factory Offer$1.99
  • Gig Drummer Factory Rhythms$3.99
  • Gig Drummer Factory Rhythms$4.99

Questions

Is MIDILODY free?
MIDILODY costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gig Drummer free?
Gig Drummer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MIDILODY or Gig Drummer?
Gig Drummer is rated higher. MIDILODY averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Gig Drummer averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.
Do MIDILODY or Gig Drummer have ads?
Neither MIDILODY nor Gig Drummer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDILODY or Gig Drummer?
MIDILODY ships an update weekly, and Gig Drummer monthly. Most recently, MIDILODY was updated on November 5, 2026 and Gig Drummer on October 30, 2026.

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