AirDrum by Async Audio vs Motion Tune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirDrum by Async Audio
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.
- Motion-based drumming
- MIDI output (USB/Network)
- DAW compatibility (Ableton Live)
- Assignable drum kits
- Real-time gesture triggering
- XY pad for effects
- Loop recording
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Turn motion into rhythm. Play beats using simple wrist movements and record loops directly on your iPhone. Physical movement is translated into responsive drum hits, creating a new way to sketch rhythms anywhere. Now with full MIDI output, AirDrum can send drum hits directly to Ableton Live and other DAWs via USB or wireless Network MIDI. Use it as a motion-controlled MIDI controller to record performances, trigger drum racks, or play your own sounds. Choose a drum kit, assign sounds to slots, and play in real time by moving your phone. An integrated XY pad lets you shape effects while you play, adding expression and variation without breaking your flow. Record short loops in the Looper to capture ideas quickly, whether you’re practicing, experimenting, or building beats. Features: • Motion-based drumming using iPhone sensors • MIDI output via USB and wireless Network MIDI • Compatible with Ableton Live and other DAWs • A growing library of drum kits with assignable sounds • Real-time gesture triggering • XY pad for expressive effects control • Loop recording and playback AirDrum is free to use with included kits. Additional kits are available for purchase if you’d like to expand your library and support the app.
Motion Tune
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Use the motion of the phone to play this instrument like a real theremin. Record your creations and share them to your friends !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Motion Tune at none against AirDrum by Async Audio's 4. Motion Tune also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). AirDrum by Async Audio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. AirDrum by Async Audio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Motion Tune asks for nothing beyond the download.
AirDrum by Async Audio ships an update every 9 days, Motion Tune daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirDrum by Async Audio | Motion Tune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Async Audio LLC | Tanguy Levatois |
In-app purchases
AirDrum by Async Audio
- Voltage Drum Kit$1.99
- Prism Drum Kit$1.99
- Dust Drum Kit$1.99
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- Fader Drum Kit$1.99
Motion Tune
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AirDrum by Async Audio free?
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Do AirDrum by Async Audio or Motion Tune have ads?
Which is updated more often, AirDrum by Async Audio or Motion Tune?
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