Comparison

Steve Roach Immersion III vs DroneLab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Steve Roach Immersion III

Create infinite, evolving ambient music soundscapes using unique loops from a renowned artist. This interactive tool offers intuitive controls for mixing and saving custom sound combinations, perfect for deep listening experiences.

Highlights
  • Create custom soundscapes
  • Infinite loop combinations
  • Intuitive interactive interface
  • Save and share custom mixes
  • Background music playback
  • CD quality sound
Features
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Immersion Station I and II have received rave reviews from users worldwide. We are excited to announce the release of Immersion Station III. Created from the soundworlds of ambient music pioneer Steve Roach, in this third version Steve draws from a special selection of new sounds that takes the Immersion Station into a deeper realm of sonic suspension. This version is especially effective in automation mode where the sources and silence intermingle into infinity. Immersion Station is an elegant interactive sound immersion tool. Create infinite mix combinations from five different loops of varied lengths for endless playback. These sounds have been extracted from the heart of Steve Roach's soundworlds and carefully chosen for a congruent relationship allowing the user to sculpt constantly changing ambient music. The Immersion Station interface and application, created by Software Artist Eric Freeman (working closely with Steve), allows you to mix loops using a simple, intuitive, interactive and organic interface that is reflective of Steve's work FEATURES * Easily create custom soundscapes from Steve Roach's source loops * Includes 80 megabytes of loops custom crafted by Steve Roach * Includes four custom mixes from Steve Roach * Each mix provides constantly changing ambient music * Save your own mixes at any time * Use AirPlay to stream your music anywhere * Share your mixes with Twitter * Control the volume or stereo pan of each loop * Incubate new mixes using the evolve function * Plays music in the background * Optimized with HD Images for iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 * CD quality sound * Supports Apple's remote interface for controlling playback * User's guide provided in the App and online Recommended for headphones or external speakers.

About

DroneLab

Generate evolving ambient music with three parallel audio sources and unique sound effects. Save and export your creations for use in music or video projects, or use it for improvisation and practice.

Highlights
  • Three parallel continuous audio sources
  • Custom sound effects
  • Preset selection and customization
  • Stereo audio export up to 96KHz
  • Real-time recording
  • Improvisation and experimentation tool
Features
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DroneLab creates slowly shifting musical soundscapes. Control three continuous audio sources running in parallel, each with its own rate of shifting intensity. Expand the soundscape with unusual sound effects crafted specifically for DroneLab. Get going quickly by selecting one of the included presets. Go further by selecting and customizing the sound sources, and save your own presets to the list. Create soundscapes for your music and video projects: - Export a stereo audio file with your current settings, at sample rates up to 96KHz. On newer devices, exports occur faster than real time. - Or, you can record in real time, capturing all the changes you make to the sounds as you go. DroneLab is great for improvisation and experimentation: - Explore the melodic side of your instrument in a fun, relaxing setting. - Warm up before practicing more difficult material. - Explore sounds and articulations that aren't part of your usual repertoire. Please visit us at dronelab.app for videos, more information and support.

Screenshots

Steve Roach Immersion III4 screens
DroneLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Steve Roach Immersion III at Free against DroneLab's $1.99. Steve Roach Immersion III also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). DroneLab's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 47 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Steve Roach Immersion III is free to download; DroneLab costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Steve Roach Immersion III against 4.4 for DroneLab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Steve Roach Immersion III's written reviews are positive against 70% of DroneLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steve Roach Immersion III ships an update every 47 months, DroneLab every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Steve Roach Immersion III versus DroneLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteve Roach Immersion IIIDroneLab
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (11 ratings)4.4 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1120 — better
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric FreemanJon Lukas

Customer experience

Steve Roach Immersion III

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

DroneLab

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative15.0%

In-app purchases

None

Steve Roach Immersion III

No in-app purchases

None

DroneLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steve Roach Immersion III free?
Steve Roach Immersion III is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DroneLab free?
DroneLab costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Steve Roach Immersion III or DroneLab?
DroneLab is rated higher. Steve Roach Immersion III averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while DroneLab averages 4.4 from 20 ratings.
Do Steve Roach Immersion III or DroneLab have ads?
Neither Steve Roach Immersion III nor DroneLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steve Roach Immersion III or DroneLab?
Steve Roach Immersion III ships an update every 47 months, and DroneLab every 4 months. Most recently, Steve Roach Immersion III was updated on September 23, 2026 and DroneLab on October 15, 2026.

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