# SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth vs Electrorchestra

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Electrorchestra at none against SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth's 1. Electrorchestra also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months) and price ($5.99 vs $11.99). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth costs $5.99 and Electrorchestra $11.99 up front. SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Electrorchestra asks for nothing beyond the download.

Electrorchestra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth has 78 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth's written reviews are positive against 100% of Electrorchestra's.

SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth ships an update every 2 weeks, Electrorchestra every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth | Electrorchestra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $11.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekbeats-drum-machine-synth/id681672176/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrorchestra/id6443446919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rodrigo Yanez](https://appshunter.io/developer/330051413) | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) |

## What reviewers say

### SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekbeats-drum-machine-synth/id681672176)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create unique electronic drum loops with a powerful synthesizer. Tweak sounds, explore variations with a randomizer, and save your creations. Supports advanced audio routing and MIDI synchronization.

**Highlights:** Synthesized electronic drum loops, Adjustable synth parameters and envelopes, Step sequencer with velocity mapping, Instant sound randomization, Snapshot sound recall, Audiobus and Inter App Audio support, MIDI sync and input

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EFX Board Extension | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great unique drum machine
- 👍 Intuitive and easy sound design
- 👍 Powerful and flexible
- 👍 Excellent randomization features
- 👍 Versatile - can be tame or wild

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks MIDI control
- 🐛 No song mode or pattern chaining
- 🐛 No AUv3 support
- 🐛 Confusing interface at times
- 🐛 Crashes on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 4
- Tempo changes to odd values unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- MIDI control of parameters
- Complex sequencer with independent track lengths
- More advanced effects like glitch, granular, and repeat
- Ability to load user samples
- Mixer page to adjust individual sound levels


### Electrorchestra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrorchestra/id6443446919)

This virtual string machine emulates classic 1970s keyboards, offering multiple string registers, a bass section, and classic effects like vibrato, chorus, and phaser. It's designed for use within AUv3 compatible hosts on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Classic string machine emulation, 3 string registers + bass, Attack-release envelope generator, Vibrato effect, Chorus/flanger effect, 4-stage phaser effect, AUv3 compatible

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth free?

SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Electrorchestra free?

Electrorchestra costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth or Electrorchestra?

Electrorchestra is rated higher. SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Electrorchestra averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth or Electrorchestra have ads?

Neither SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth nor Electrorchestra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth or Electrorchestra?

SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth ships an update every 2 weeks, and Electrorchestra every 16 months. Most recently, SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth was updated on August 19, 2026 and Electrorchestra on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*