# DRC vs DrumComputer

The clearest difference is price: DrumComputer at Free against DRC's $8.99. DrumComputer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

DrumComputer is free to download; DRC costs $8.99 up front. DRC sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and DrumComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DRC against 4.8 for DrumComputer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 658 and 621 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of DRC's written reviews are positive against 81% of DrumComputer's.

DRC ships an update every 2 months, DrumComputer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRC | DrumComputer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (658 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drc-polyphonic-synthesizer/id973055710/reviews) | **[4.8 (621 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumcomputer-synthetic-beats/id1502238351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **658** | 621 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 132 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) | [Sugar Bytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/614418826) |

## What reviewers say

### DRC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drc-polyphonic-synthesizer/id973055710)

This virtual analog synthesizer offers classic analog sound design with a user-friendly interface. Explore rich sonic textures and create unique patches with its versatile oscillators, filters, and built-in effects. Compatible with popular music production apps.

**Highlights:** AUv3 compatible, Up to 8 voices, Multi-wave oscillators, 4 pole self resonant low pass Ladder Filter, Stereo Tape Delay, Lush Stereo Reverb, Arpeggiator

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Sonic Alchemy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pop Essentials | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Factory Expansion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sounds From Outer Space | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Constellations Toolkit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Electric Sheep Dreams | $3.99 | one-time |
| Timeless And Untamed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dynamic Resonant Cycles | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Synth Engine | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible sound quality
- 🔒 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Versatile and powerful
- 👍 Excellent preset library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when restoring purchases
- Compatibility issues with some iOS versions or devices

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth MIDI support
- More advanced modulation options
- Improved preset management and organization


### DrumComputer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumcomputer-synthetic-beats/id1502238351)

This app is a powerful tool for creating synthetic drum sounds using a variety of synthesis methods and sequencers. It offers intelligent randomization, flexible modulation, and pattern editing to generate unique beats and explore new sonic possibilities.

**Highlights:** 8 multi-layer sound engines, Flexible modulation matrix, Intelligent randomizers for sound generation, 16-step sequencer with pattern generation, AUv3 plugin and standalone support, MIDI file export and multiple outputs, Preset iCloud sync and sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrumComputer Full Version | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best iOS drum machine
- 👍 Wicked easy to use interface
- 👍 Great sound and workflow
- 👍 Powerful and flexible sequencer
- 👍 Tons of customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 High CPU usage and battery drain
- 👎 Confusing and complex interface
- 👎 Lack of MIDI mapping for live use
- 👎 Inability to record beats from pads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup with iOS 14.2
- Inability to import samples in some cases
- MIDI out only supports single channel

**Requested features**

- Add real-time beat recording
- Improve MIDI mapping capabilities
- Add randomization options for tempo, sequence length, and mixing
- Improve preset management (ability to delete presets)
- Optimize for better performance and battery life


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRC free?

DRC costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is DrumComputer free?

DrumComputer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DRC or DrumComputer?

DrumComputer is rated higher. DRC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 658 ratings, while DrumComputer averages 4.8 from 621 ratings.

### Do DRC or DrumComputer have ads?

Neither DRC nor DrumComputer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DRC or DrumComputer?

DRC ships an update every 2 months, and DrumComputer every 3 weeks. Most recently, DRC was updated on October 29, 2026 and DrumComputer on October 29, 2026.

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