Percussion Pro vs MIDI Drum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Percussion Pro
Create your own music with studio-quality audio samples. This tool is ideal for building percussion loops anywhere you go.
- 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.
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.
- 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)
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. MIDI Drum sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Percussion Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Percussion Pro | MIDI Drum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | George Francis | InstaChord Corp. |
In-app purchases
Percussion Pro
No in-app purchases
MIDI Drum
- Save in proprietary format$4.99
- Export as SMF$4.99
