Comparison

SessionBand Drums 1 vs Reggae Drummer Lite

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

Head to head
About

SessionBand Drums 1

Easily create professional-quality drum tracks for your songs using a vast library of acoustic drum loops. Features include automated mixing, real-time tempo shifting, and seamless integration with other music apps.

Highlights
  • Create studio-quality drum tracks
  • Over 800 multi-channel acoustic drum loops
  • 116 playing styles across 7 genres
  • Automated 5-channel mixing
  • Real-time tempo shift
  • Audiobus compatibility
  • Offline use
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Create stunning Drum tracks for any song in minutes with SessionBand Drums - the dedicated drums version of the award-winning SessionBand app SessionBand Drums includes over 800 multi-channel, acoustic drum loops recorded exclusively for SessionBand by the legendary drummer Ralph Salmins (Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Madonna, Wynton Marsalis...) twice voted world 'Top 10' drummer by Rhythm Magazine. “Remarkably polished“ Forbes “Create like a master“ Engadget “Creating a rhythm section for a song has never been so easy“ Tidbits.com “Supremely versatile“ Jazzwise Ralph delivers 116 of the most current playing styles across 7 main genres with fills, build-ups and alternative grooves perfect for the tracks you are creating. It's the fastest way to create pro-quality, real drum tracks for your songs. And with a host of pro features like automated 5 channel mixing, real-time tempo shift, one-touch live recording and Audiobus compatibility - allowing you to seamlessly export our unique content into other top music apps like GarageBand - it has never been easier or quicker to create your own studio- quality drum tracks – even if you can't play a note! This is a unique app for musicians, producers and anyone who wants to quickly create professional drum tracks. Create awesome drum tracks for your songs with one of the world's best known session drummers and SessionBand Drums – Volume 1 - a Top 5 music app in 44 countries since launch. Watch the video at sessionbandapp.com The fastest way to create studio-quality drum tracks... • Simply pick one of 116 styles • Quickly build up a track by inserting drum loop blocks on the grid • Stretch or shorten loops in seconds • Build up a full track in minutes with all-new 'Track Builder' • Instantly hear your track across most of the other styles and tempos • Use the automated mixer to get exactly the right sound • Mix your track (manual or automated) • Record direct to audio • Copy straight to other music apps • Share with the world! Over 800 x 5-channel acoustic drum loops included in the app... • Over 800 stunning acoustic drum loops included – all in 5 channel format – reflecting the microphone set up as recorded in the studio • 116 of the most current playing styles and tempos organised across 7 main musical genres Create great-sounding real acoustic drum tracks on the move... • All loops reside within the app • No internet access required (once the app is downloaded) • Create studio-quality drum tracks absolutely anywhere! Artist Information Drums – Ralph Salmins Ralph is one of the world's most in-demand drummers - three times nominated as a 'Top 10' drummer in the Rhythm Magazine Poll and voted 'Best Drummer' at The British Jazz Awards. Ralph continues to perform with some of the biggest names in music including Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Madonna, Wynton Marsalis, Van Morrison, Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach, Quincy Jones, Robbie Williams, Paloma Faith and The Waterboys...to name just a few. He is credited with performing on over 100 movie soundtracks! Ralph is also Professor of Drums at London's Royal College of Music. Detailed Product Information • 812 x 5-channel loop stacks included in the download • 116 of the most current playing styles and tempos organised across 7 main musical genres: Pop; Rock; Funk/RnB; Jazz; Blues/Country; Latin; Reggae plus an additional 6 'Odd Meter' styles in 6/4 and 7/4 • Tempos from 55bpm to 250bpm • The exclusive musical content in this app is not duplicated in any of the other SessionBand apps • All loops are offered royalty-free and can be used freely in your own works

About

Reggae Drummer Lite

Explore Jamaican drumming styles like Reggae, Ska, and Dub with basic drum patterns and select drummer samples. This free version offers a preview of export, bass lines, and essential effects for a taste of live performance control.

Highlights
  • Basic drum patterns
  • Select drummer styles
  • Audio - Midi Export preview
  • Sample Reggae bass lines
  • Essential Delay and Reverb effects
  • Lite Jam Effects
  • Rhythm and basic Live Pads
Features
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Experience the essence of Jamaican drumming with Reggae Drummer Lite, designed specifically for your iPad and iPhone, also working on Apple Silicon Macs.  This version offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of Reggae music, allowing you to enjoy fundamental features without any cost. Key Features: Basic Drum Patterns: Delve into the world of Reggae, Ska, and Dub with limited access to our curated drum patterns. Select Drummers: Sample the styles of renowned drummers – choose between Barret, Sly, or Stewart for a taste of modern, classic, and contemporary Reggae drumming. Export Functionality: The lite version provides a preview of our new Audio - Midi Export feature, allowing basic exporting capabilities. Sample Reggae Bass Lines: Access a limited selection of bass lines from our new Reggae bank designed to complement your drum tracks. Essential Effects: Experience the core of our Delay and Reverb Send effects, providing a basic ambiance to your Reggae or Dub sessions. Lite Jam Effects: Try out our Jam Effects with restricted settings for Delay and Reverb sends, ideal for understanding the potential of live modulation. Rhythm and Basic Pads: Engage with fundamental rhythms and use our Live Pads in a simplified form for a taste of live performance control. Note: Reggae Drummer Lite offers a subset of the features available in the full version. For a comprehensive experience with advanced features like full mix export capabilities, extensive Jam Effects, and complete access to all drumming styles and effects, consider upgrading to the full version of Reggae Drummer.

Screenshots

SessionBand Drums 14 screens
Reggae Drummer Lite2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reggae Drummer Lite at Free against SessionBand Drums 1's $8.99. SessionBand Drums 1's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). On rating, 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

Reggae Drummer Lite is free to download; SessionBand Drums 1 costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for SessionBand Drums 1 against 4.0 for Reggae Drummer Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SessionBand Drums 1 has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of SessionBand Drums 1's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reggae Drummer Lite's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SessionBand Drums 1 versus Reggae Drummer Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionBand Drums 1Reggae Drummer Lite
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (25 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size427 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUK Music Apps LtdLumbeat

Customer experience

SessionBand Drums 1

All ratings25 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative50.0%

Reggae Drummer Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SessionBand Drums 1

No in-app purchases

None

Reggae Drummer Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SessionBand Drums 1 free?
SessionBand Drums 1 costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reggae Drummer Lite free?
Reggae Drummer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SessionBand Drums 1 or Reggae Drummer Lite?
SessionBand Drums 1 is rated higher. SessionBand Drums 1 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Reggae Drummer Lite averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SessionBand Drums 1 or Reggae Drummer Lite have ads?
Neither SessionBand Drums 1 nor Reggae Drummer Lite shows ads.

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