# AirDrum by Async Audio vs Drift Audio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drift Audio at none against AirDrum by Async Audio's 4. Drift Audio also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 3). AirDrum by Async Audio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirDrum by Async Audio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Drift Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AirDrum by Async Audio against 4.9 for Drift Audio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirDrum by Async Audio | Drift Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airdrum-by-async-audio/id6754063245/reviews)** | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-audio/id6759480662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Async Audio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846056956) | [Consumer Therapy](https://appshunter.io/developer/413923760) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Drift Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-audio/id6759480662)

Record sounds and transform them into interactive landscapes. Play back your recordings by touching a dynamic terrain that responds to your gestures, creating unique sonic experiences. Explore multi-finger playback for layered sounds.

**Highlights:** Record up to 10 seconds of sound, Interactive touch-based playback, Multi-finger sound layering, Terrain visualization of recordings, Dynamic, breathing sound surface, Automatic sound naming, Built-in reverb and delay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirDrum by Async Audio free?

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

### Is Drift Audio free?

Drift Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AirDrum by Async Audio or Drift Audio?

AirDrum by Async Audio is rated higher. AirDrum by Async Audio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Drift Audio averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do AirDrum by Async Audio or Drift Audio have ads?

Neither AirDrum by Async Audio nor Drift Audio shows ads.

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