Comparison

Percussion Pro vs MIDI Drum

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

Head to head
About

Percussion Pro

Create your own music with studio-quality audio samples. This tool is ideal for building percussion loops anywhere you go.

Highlights
  • Build music on the go
  • Studio quality audio samples
  • Construct percussion loops
  • Variety of sound options
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Build your own music while on the go. Select from a variety of studio quality audio samples. A perfect tool for constructing percussion loops.

About

MIDI Drum

Create and perform drum patterns with an 8-track sequencer. Connect to external instruments and apps via Bluetooth or USB MIDI. Share your creations and explore a library of user-made songs.

Highlights
  • 8-track drum sequencer
  • User-friendly interface
  • Live performance mode
  • General MIDI sound source
  • Bluetooth LE and USB MIDI support
  • Song library for sharing
  • Export Standard MIDI Files (paid add-on)
Features
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Key Features: - 8-track drum sequencer - Simple, user-friendly interface - Display and edit 4 to 48 steps across 4 cycles on a single screen - Live performance with up to 6 toggleable blocks - Built-in sound source compliant with General MIDI - Compatible with electronic instruments via MIDI connection (e.g., Casiotone, PortaTone, InstaChord) - Connection options: Bluetooth LE MIDI or USB MIDI - Extend sound sources by connecting with other apps such as bs-16i - Can be operated via external MIDI devices, keyboards, and page-turning switches - Song library for sharing self-created data and downloading from other users - Export Standard MIDI Files (SMF) – available as a paid add-on *Loading data created by other users is free. *In-app purchases apply across all devices. Official Website (Japanese): https://instachord.com/product/midi-drum/ User Manual (English): https://kantan-music.notion.site/MIDI-Drum-Manual-5976bdeba4f04900851f0e3c9ae247d6 Song Library: https://instachord.com/community/drum-data/ Developer: bismark [https://www.bismark.jp/

Screenshots

Percussion Pro2 screens
MIDI Drum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Percussion Pro at 5.0 against MIDI Drum's 3.7. Percussion Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). MIDI Drum's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price 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

Both are free to download. MIDI Drum sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Percussion Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Percussion Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Percussion Pro versus MIDI Drum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPercussion ProMIDI Drum
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge FrancisInstaChord Corp.

In-app purchases

None

Percussion Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MIDI Drum

One-time2
  • Save in proprietary format$4.99
  • Export as SMF$4.99

Questions

Is Percussion Pro free?
Percussion Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Drum free?
MIDI Drum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Percussion Pro or MIDI Drum?
Percussion Pro is rated higher. Percussion Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MIDI Drum averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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