Elastic Drums vs Tera Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elastic Drums
This app offers a flexible groovebox experience, utilizing drum synthesis models for deeply tweakable sounds. It provides a powerful instrument for sound design and beat-making with extensive effects and a 16-step sequencer.
- Drum synthesis models
- Deeply tweakable sounds
- Versatile effects section
- 16-step sequencer
- Audio recording and export
- Ableton Link synchronization
- Inter-App Audio support
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Machinedrum: "It's awesome, a lot of fun to work with and very easy to get something going. I love the sound presets too.“ Keyboards: „An extremely flexible beatbox with tons of character." CDM: "Finally, Your Pocket Gets a Perfect Drum Synth: Elastic Drums for iPhone." FACT Magazine: „One of the iPad’s best drum machines.“ Unlike most drum apps that rely heavily on samples, Elastic Drums uses drum synthesis models - making the sounds much more elastic and deeply tweakable. This approach allows for radical sound shaping, and when combined with the app’s versatile effects section, Elastic Drums becomes not just a beat-making tool, but a powerful instrument for sound design. Features: - 6 synth channels with 20 different percussion synth engines (kick, snare, hihat, clap, tom, wobble, fm, fm4, square, grain, synth, drone, sampler, 808 kit) - 12 parameters for each synth engine - Automation for each parameter via knob recording or velocity - 4 send effect channels with 2x13 mono effects and 2x11 stereo effects - Automation for all of the 8 possible effect parameters via xy pad - Master effects (stutter, delay, compressor ...) - 16 step sequencer for the 6 channels, each with it's own tempo multiplier & length - Record audio and export to via Airdrop or Audioshare - Email audio recordings and presets - Ableton Link synchronization and Ableton Live Set Export - Audiobus, Audiobus Remote, Inter-App Audio - Midi learn/Midi implementation of the most important parameters Factory presets by: App Sound, Ben Jeffrey, Bill Jobs, Dead Fader, Hecq, Kero, Leonard de Leonard, Machine Drum, Mouse on Mars, Ochre, Pan, Phlex, Pilocka Krach, Red Sky Lullaby, Servando, Shadow Dancer, Swarm Intelligence, zNo
Tera Pro
Explore a vast array of sound synthesis methods, from analog emulations to modern digital techniques. Combine modules for unique sonic textures, enhanced by an intelligent interface and realtime visual feedback. Expand your sound palette with additional modules available through in-app purchases.
- Multiple synthesis methods (analog, FM, spectral, additive)
- Physical modeling and wave shaping
- Intelligent user interface with realtime scopes
- Flexible module routing
- 128-voice polyphony with vintage voice modeling
- Seamless sound switching
- Extensive preset library
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Tera Pro brings together all major sound synthesis methods on one table. No matter if you want to recreate sounds from analogue legends or explore modern digital sounds with FM, Waveshaping or Wavetable synthesis. More can be added by In-App Purchases of new modules. Add some flavour of physical modelling and modules for additive synthesis. Combine them altogether for new sound experiences far beyond your wildest dreams. Tame this overwhelming amount of possibilities with Tera Pros intelligent user interface showing you only exactly what you need, paired with realtime oscilloscopes and level indicators helping you seeing what’s going on. Connect the modules with a flexible routing method without the visual cluttering of real wire cables needed in conventional modular synthesisers FAQ What does Tera Pro have that Tera Synth doesn't have ? 1) Additional Sound Modules - Spectrum oscillator ( borrowed from the heart of Addictive Synth ) - Wave shaper / folder opens the west coast synthesis - Vocal Morphing filter - KARPLUS (aka WaveGuide ) with new "Swarm" mode ( 3 detuned delays ) 2) Revised engine - Analog Polysynth Voice Modelling with characteristic subtle voice variations of timbre, pitch and temporal behaviour to get you "The" Analog Sound. - 128 vs 32 voices polyphony - Seamless Sound Switching: change presets during play without cutting off the sound. - 8 times unison for really heavy ambients - Envelope generators with Buchla style "end of cycle" trigger for generative music - Stack/Split Sounds - New effect section 3) Redesigned User Interface - Collapsible modules for clear view of modular structure - No more nasty popups for LFOs/Envelope generators - Realtime oscilloscopes added to selected modules 4) New Presets - About 1000 additional presets in there. Tera never sounded this good... Tera Pro Specifications - 128 voice Modular polyphonic Synthesiser - Mono/Dual/Split Voice Architecture - Modules for analog and FM synthesis - Modules for Spectral Synthesis and Additive Synthesis - Karplus Strong Physical Modelling and Wave Shaping - MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) - Vintage voice modelling for organic warm sound character - 1800+ Factory presets included - PDF Manual included - Standalone, AUv3 and IAA compatible - Ableton Link - Bluetooth MIDI - ... Additional modules through In-App Purchases: - Classic Wavetable synthesis with Import - Classic 6-OP FM Synthesis fully compatible to DX7 sysex files. - BrainZ multiple synthesis module based on MI Plaits Eurorack module. - RingZ physical modelling module based on MI Rings Eurorack module. - CloudZ granular synthesis module based on MI Clouds Eurorack module.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tera Pro at every 5 days against Elastic Drums's every 3 months. Tera Pro also leads on price ($6.99 vs $9.99). Elastic Drums's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 69%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Elastic Drums costs $9.99 and Tera Pro $6.99 up front. Elastic Drums sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Tera Pro sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Elastic Drums against 4.6 for Tera Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 145 and 155 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Elastic Drums's written reviews are positive against 69% of Tera Pro's.
Elastic Drums ships an update every 3 months, Tera Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Elastic Drums | Tera Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $6.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (145 ratings) | 4.6 (155 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews — better | 69.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 145 | 155 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 306 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oliver Greschke (DE) | Harry Gohs |
Customer experience
Elastic Drums
Tera Pro
User reviews
Elastic Drums
From 145 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Flexible and powerful drum synth
- 🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
- 📝 Excellent automation and sequencing
- 🔊 High-quality sound
- 🎛️ Intuitive and user-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔌 Lack of AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- 🕰️ Inconsistent timing and sync problems
- 🔇 Bluetooth audio issues
- 💰 Paid sample import feature
Tera Pro
From 155 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎵 Exceptional sound quality and versatile synthesis capabilities
- 💡 Innovative modular workflow with flexible architecture
- 🎛️ Extensive preset library (1000+ presets)
- 🔧 Powerful sound design tools with multiple synthesis types
- 📱 Available on both iOS and macOS (M1)
Room to improve
- 🎮 Steep learning curve and complex UI
- ⌨️ Unconventional on-screen keyboard design
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔊 Dangerously loud output without limiter
- ⚙️ UI elements sometimes unresponsive or laggy
Bugs and requests
Elastic Drums
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashing and freezing issues on certain devices
- Audio glitches when switching presets
- Timing and sync problems with external apps
Requested features
5 requests- AUv3 support for state saving and better DAW integration
- More flexible song/arrangement mode
- Improved MIDI mapping and control
- Additional synthesis engines and sound design options
- Enhanced performance and live playback features
Tera Pro
Reported bugs
17 issues- App crashes on macOS and iOS
- Piano keyboard not appearing
- Wavetable module IAP producing no sound
- In-app purchases disappearing or not activating
- Presets causing white noise or feedback blasts
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- UI glitches preventing parameter adjustment
- Randomize function not working with wavetable oscillators
- Arpeggiator losing sync in AUM
- No sound output until patch toggling
- LFO panel crashes when adjusting settings
- Wavetable oscillator remaining silent
- MIDI Learn settings not clearable
- App not appearing in iPad Settings or Files app
- Patches with feedback that require MIDI Panic
- Inconsistent oscillator routing display
- Parameter adjustment randomly not working
- Sample rate unable to be changed
Requested features
15 requests- Undo/Redo functionality
- MIDI Panic button (prominent placement)
- Output limiter for safety
- Standard black and white keyboard option
- Favorites/bookmarking system for presets
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- MIDI Learn reset/clear functionality
- Key Hold button on main screen
- Sampler module
- Many-to-many modulation matrix
- Fully dark theme on all UI screens
- MIDI Program Change support
- Solo and Mute buttons for oscillators
- Partial number indicators for spectral oscillator
- Better file system integration for backups
- Improved velocity/aftertouch separation on keyboard
In-app purchases
Elastic Drums
- Factory PresetsFree
- Dj Elephant Power kit$2.99
- App-Sound kit$2.99
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- Bill Jobs (synthQ) kit$2.99
- Sample Import$3.99
- Futuristic synths$3.99
- Analog techno provider$3.99
- App-Sound Lofi Kit$3.99
Tera Pro
- Library WaveShaper$0.99
- Module Waves$5.99
- FM 7 module$5.99
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- Module RingZ$5.99
- Module BrainZ$6.99
- Module CloudZ$9.99








