Comparison

Elastic Drums vs Nitestore

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Drum synthesis models
  • Deeply tweakable sounds
  • Versatile effects section
  • 16-step sequencer
  • Audio recording and export
  • Ableton Link synchronization
  • Inter-App Audio support
Features
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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

About

Nitestore

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Bringing together underground music production education, artist and creator tools, community features and music production services in one place, Nitestore is built around the needs of underground electronic music producers, DJs and creators. Access production tutorials, track breakdowns, Ableton templates, sample packs, presets and more from artists actively releasing music on industry leading electronic music labels. Connect with other producers, discover new music, grow your audience and develop your skills across House, UK Garage, Minimal Deep Tech, Jungle, Drum & Bass, Techno and beyond. — STUDIO — Learn underground electronic music production through a growing library of tutorials, track breakdowns, full Ableton templates, presets and downloadable resources. Study complete production workflows, remix techniques, mixing and mastering processes, and genre-specific approaches from artists with releases across leading underground electronic music labels. New content is added regularly, with material suitable for both beginner and experienced producers. — GATE — Turn your content into audience growth. Choose between a Music Gate or an Other Gate, depending on what you’re sharing. Music Gates are designed for releases and structured music content, while Other Gates are used for files, links and any other exclusive material. Collect subscriber emails before access is granted, with secure magic-link delivery ensuring only verified sign-ups receive access. Drive engagement through platform actions, including SoundCloud activity verified via API, and track performance in real time with detailed analytics covering conversions, audience location and engagement across every campaign. Export your audience data at any time with full ownership and control. Published Music Gates can also appear in Nitestore Charts, increasing visibility and helping creators reach a wider audience across the platform. — SERVICES — Book professional music production services. Services include track feedback, mixdowns, mastering and one-to-one production sessions designed to help artists improve their music and develop their production skills. — COMMUNITY — Connect with producers, DJs, creators and electronic music fans through Nitestore’s community feed. Share work, ideas and creative processes, get feedback, and discover what other creators are building. SoundCloud, YouTube and Spotify content can be shared directly in posts and played instantly within the feed, making it easy to showcase work and engage with audiences in context. A creator-first space for feedback, discovery and collaboration. — CHARTS — Explore real-time charts powered by activity across Nitestore. When creators publish music through a Music Gate, their releases are automatically entered into the public top 100 Chart, creating a discovery layer based on engagement and audience growth. A daily snapshot system tracks movement across the platform, showing what is rising, falling or holding position. Each release includes clear momentum indicators, giving visibility into what is gaining traction in real time. Privacy Policy: https://nitestore.xyz/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Elastic Drums4 screens
Nitestore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nitestore at Free against Elastic Drums's $9.99. Nitestore also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Elastic Drums's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Nitestore is free to download; Elastic Drums costs $9.99 up front. Elastic Drums sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Nitestore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elastic Drums ships an update every 3 months, Nitestore every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Elastic Drums versus Nitestore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElastic DrumsNitestore
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (145 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings145 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOliver Greschke (DE)SHAUN COLLINS O KEANE

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

Nitestore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Elastic Drums

One-time8
  • 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
2 purchases

Nitestore

Subscriptions2
  • Gate$14.991 Month
  • Studio$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Elastic Drums free?
Elastic Drums costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Nitestore free?
Nitestore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elastic Drums or Nitestore have ads?
Neither Elastic Drums nor Nitestore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elastic Drums or Nitestore?
Elastic Drums ships an update every 3 months, and Nitestore every 3 days. Most recently, Elastic Drums was updated on October 10, 2026 and Nitestore on October 7, 2026.

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