Comparison

TC vs DRM

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

Head to head
About

TC

This app acts as a versatile controller for music software and hardware, allowing users to create custom interfaces for sending MIDI and OSC messages. It translates touch gestures and device motion into musical commands without being a synthesizer itself.

Highlights
  • Customizable multi-touch controllers
  • Device motion control (gyroscope/accelerometer)
  • MIDI over Bluetooth (Mac)
  • OSC over Wi-Fi (Mac)
  • Inter-app control via CoreMIDI
  • Support for external MIDI interfaces
  • Virtual MIDI output
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TC-Data is a MIDI and OSC (Open Sound Control) controller that sends messages to other apps and hardware. The app has over 300 multi-touch and device motion controllers and triggers which can be assigned to any MIDI or OSC message output. TC-Data is not a synthesizer, but it is designed to control them, plus any other MIDI or OSC software. With TC-Data, you create your own interface to send the gestures and touch motions you choose. There are no sliders, knobs, or buttons. TC-Data directly connects your touch movements to the outputs you program. Create MIDI notes, CC, pitch bend, patch change, and aftertouch messages with totally unique multi-touch controllers. Or send values directly to your program of choice via OSC, where you can build your own project using TC-Data as the front-end. Features • MIDI over Bluetooth (Mac) • Inter-app control via CoreMIDI • OSC over Wi-Fi (Mac) • Support for external MIDI interfaces • MIDI input passthrough • Virtual MIDI output • Fully assignable touch controllers • Gyroscope and accelerometer motion control • 300+ controllers and triggers • 14-bit MIDI CC support TC-Data is based on TC-11, an all-in-one multi-touch synthesizer. TC-Data takes the multi-touch controllers from TC-11 and opens them up to any external software.

About

DRM

This app emulates a vintage 1978 drum machine, offering a pocket beat-making companion with a pure, distraction-free interface. It includes original samples, preset patterns, and various instrument and audio effects.

Highlights
  • 8 original high-quality double-samples
  • 16 preset patterns
  • Selective instrument deletion modes
  • Commutable 'Spacedrum' instrument
  • Full machine state auto-save
  • Background audio playback
  • Audiobus V3 and InterApp audio support
Features
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Holding the simplicity of a rare 1978 instrument and carrying its raw heritage to you, it turns your device into a pocket beat making companion. I believe that designing a pure interface, simply displaying your machine without any distraction, was the best way to reflect the spirit of the period it was born. Characteristics : - 8 Original high quality double-samples - 16 preset patterns - 3 Selective instrument deletion modes - Commutable « Spacedrum » instrument - Full machine state auto-save - Background audio playback enabled - Audiobus V3 - InterApp audio Bonuses accessible in your device settings : - Additionnal LED display for the tempo and the volume - Pattern selection LED indicators - Alternative « Rock » drum kit with integrated effects - Built-in intruments effects : « Stereo pan » and « Jungle tune » - Built-in audio effects : « Equalizer » and « Distortion » - Built-in global effects : « Delay » and « Reverb » - Mute any instrument I hope you will enjoy it as much as I love it ;-)

Screenshots

TC4 screens
DRM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TC at 89% against DRM's 38%. TC also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). DRM's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

TC costs $19.99 and DRM $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TC's written reviews are positive against 38% of DRM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, DRM every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TC versus DRM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCDRM
Price$19.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better3.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBit ShapeDavid Rochaix

Customer experience

TC

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative0.0%

DRM

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

None

TC

No in-app purchases

None

DRM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TC free?
TC costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DRM free?
DRM costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TC or DRM?
TC is rated higher. TC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while DRM averages 3.7 from 12 ratings.
Do TC or DRM have ads?
Neither TC nor DRM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TC or DRM?
TC ships an update every 5 weeks, and DRM every 7 months. Most recently, TC was updated on October 2, 2026 and DRM on October 13, 2026.

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