Drumaio vs MIDI Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Drumaio
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Drumaio is the all-in-one practice tool for drummers ā from your very first rudiment to full-song rehearsal. Built for students, teachers, and gigging drummers who want one app that covers the metronome, the pattern editor, the score, and the backing track ā all offline, all on your phone. ā A METRONOME THAT KEEPS UP WITH YOU ⢠Precise BPM controls, drag or tap to dial it in ⢠Any time signature: 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 5/4, 7/8, and more ⢠4-dot beat indicator shows downbeats at a glance ā EDIT GROOVES THE WAY YOU THINK ⢠Tap cells on a step grid to build any pattern ⢠Add or remove bars on the fly ⢠Save up to multiple patterns side by side (A / B / C slots) ⢠Drag-select any bars to loop the tricky part ā IMPORT & CROSS-SECTION LOOP ⢠Import patterns shared as .zip files ⢠Loop across A ā B ā C sections seamlessly ⢠Practice transitions, not just patterns ā EVERY DETAIL OF A REAL DRUM CHART ⢠Ghost notes, grace notes, 32nd-note pairs ⢠Per-bar BPM override for accelerandos, ritardandos, bridges ⢠Standard drum notation rendered in real time as you edit ā PRACTICE WITH A FULL SONG ⢠Upload any MP3 / WAV / M4A from Files or iCloud ⢠Fine offset slider to align downbeats ⢠Independent volume for the song and the drums ā LANDSCAPE PRACTICE MODE ⢠Full-screen landscape view for stand-mounted practice ⢠Long-press the score to reveal multi-row drum charts ⢠Built-in count-in lets you settle before bar 1 ⢠BGM follow mode keeps the metronome locked to the track ā MAKE IT YOURS, KEEP IT SAFE ⢠Three drum sample kits ā switch in one tap ⢠Light, dark, and custom themes ⢠One-tap backup / restore of patterns, BGM, and settings as a single .zip ⢠All data stays on your device ā no account, no cloud, fully offline DESIGNED FOR REAL PRACTICE ⢠No subscriptions, no ads, no sign-up ⢠Works fully offline once installed ⢠Built and maintained by a dev team who actually plays drums Got feedback? Email contact@wantongwang-elec.com ā every message gets a reply. Privacy policy: https://wantongwang-elec.com/drummer/
MIDI Controller
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable MIDI controller for Mac. MIDI Controller - Ctrlly sends standard MIDI messages to GarageBand, Logic Pro, and other MIDI-compatible music apps on your Mac. Play software instruments, trigger pads, and control assignable parameters without buying an additional MIDI controller. MAIN FEATURES ⢠4Ć4 multitouch pads Customize MIDI channel, note, velocity, and label. ⢠8 faders Send MIDI CC with precise 0ā127 values and configurable ranges. ⢠Knobs and buttons Use 8 knobs and 8 buttons. Buttons support momentary and toggle modes and can send CC or Program Change messages. ⢠Touch keyboard Play with multiple fingers and use octave controls, Pitch Bend, and Modulation. ⢠Custom presets Save, rename, duplicate, and delete your MIDI mappings. Presets stay on your device, and no account is required. ⢠Connect to Mac Use Apple Network MIDI or Bluetooth MIDI. Choose an output destination, send a test note, and follow the built-in Mac setup guide. ⢠MIDI Monitor See recently sent notes, CC, Program Change, and Pitch Bend messages to quickly check your connection and mappings. ⢠Panic Immediately release active notes and send All Notes Off if a note becomes stuck. FREE FEATURES Connection management, the Bluetooth MIDI entry point, the Mac setup guide, test notes, MIDI Monitor, purchase restoration, and Panic are free to use. MIDI CONTROLLER PRO Sending performance MIDI from the pads, faders, knobs, buttons, and keyboard, as well as editing mappings and managing presets, requires a MIDI Controller Pro subscription. Weekly and annual subscriptions are available. Prices and currency are shown in the App Store. No free trial is offered. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm your purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. BEFORE YOU START This app does not produce sound. You need a Mac running GarageBand, Logic Pro, or another MIDI-compatible app to hear your software instrument. This version is designed for Mac. It does not promise support for Windows, external MIDI hardware, MPE, SysEx, sequencing, recording, or project-level two-way DAW control. This app uses Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drumaio at none against MIDI Controller's 2. Drumaio also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MIDI Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Drumaio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Drumaio | MIDI Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WTW Elec Co., Ltd | ęčŖ ę |
In-app purchases
Drumaio
No in-app purchases
MIDI Controller
- MIDI Controller Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- MIDI Controller Pro Annual$24.991 Year
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