AirDrum by Async Audio vs Lumë
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.
Lumë
This app offers a personalized ambient lo-fi listening experience with calming visuals. Users can customize their environment with different themes and save favorite tracks for seamless playback across devices. It's designed to provide a focused and tranquil atmosphere for work, relaxation, or quiet moments.
- Personalized ambient lo-fi
- Responsive visual themes
- Save and sync favorite tracks
- Cross-device synchronization
- Focus and relaxation modes
- Multiple customizable themes
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Lumë (Loo·May) Lofi done your way. Lumë isn't another radio, it's a space to settle into. If your mind runs fast, jumps around, or just won't quiet down, Lumë gives it somewhere soft to land. Ambient lofi paired with visuals that breathe with the sound, so there's always something gentle to focus on instead of a blank screen or a scroll. A different kind of listening experience Most lofi apps are just a stream you forget is playing. Lumë is built to actually hold your attention... calm, responsive, and easy to sink into, whether you need five minutes of stillness or five hours in the background while you work. Make it yours Choose from multiple themes: Ember, Veridian, Violet, and more, to match your mood or your headspace. Save your favorite tracks and pick up right where you left off, synced across your devices, so you never lose the vibe you had going. Focus your way No clutter, no notifications, no decisions to make. Whether you're deep in a task, trying to wind down, or just need one quiet moment in a loud day, Lumë meets you there. Sound and stillness, nothing else competing for your attention. Lumë Pro — $2.99/month The reactive orb, unlocked. Visuals that move and breathe with the music, something for restless eyes to hold onto. Lumë Unlimited — $4.99/month or $49.99/year Everything Pro includes, plus the full theme library, all game modes (including Pulse), and offline listening. What you get free: Ambient lofi, curated for focus and calm Favorites synced across your devices Core themes (Nebula, Solstice, Void) Welcome to Lumë. Terms of Use (EULA): http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Visit our website: Lumë.com (or the unicode version: https://xn--lum-lma.com)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AirDrum by Async Audio at 15.6 against Lumë's 26.2. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and Lumë sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AirDrum by Async Audio against 5.0 for Lumë. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
AirDrum by Async Audio ships an update every 9 days, Lumë fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirDrum by Async Audio | Lumë |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Async Audio LLC | Andrew Saliba |
Customer experience
AirDrum by Async Audio
Lumë
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
Lumë
- Lumë Pro$2.991 Month
- Lumë Unlimited$4.991 Month
- Lumë Unlimited (Yearly)$49.991 Year









