# Rhythm Pad — Play Drums, Record, Make Beats

> Mobile drum machine app for creating and recording beats with sampled sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Bijoy Thangaraj.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad/id504321020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 316 App Store ratings · 356 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad/id504321020/reviews.md

## What is Rhythm Pad?

Note: This free version is supported by ads. To remove advertisements, either use the in-app purchase or buy Rhythm Pad Pro from the App Store. 

Play drums and compose beats using high-quality, professionally sampled drum kits with Rhythm Pad. Create drum recordings by tapping on the pads or using the sequencer and export them as audio files. Play drums along with the songs from your Media Library and Apple Music. Rhythm Pad is the smartest way to play drums on your mobile device.

Introducing the Sequencer

Quickly put together drum patterns of up to 8 bars using the sequencer. You can also record your live performance directly on to the sequencer and edit your sequence to your liking. Save your sequences and export them as audio files.

Top features of Rhythm Pad

• High-quality stereo sampled sounds with maximum polyphony.
• Realistic Open and Closed Hi-Hats function.
• Recording feature - Record by playing on the pads or create new patterns using the sequencer.
• Quantization - Fix imprecisions during recording by enabling the quantization feature.
• Export your recordings as audio files (AAC or WAVE) and use it in other audio applications. 
• Apply built-in reverb and compression effects to process the drum sounds.
• Custom drum kits - Create new drum kits with sounds from other factory drum kits.
• Smart Levels - Pads sound louder at the center and softer at the edges.
• Optimized layout for maximum playability on iOS devices.
• Precise metronome powered by the Metronome M1 engine.
• Configure the volume level of individual pads.
• Rearrange pad positions to your preference.

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https://facebook.com/rhythmpad

## Key features

- High-quality stereo sampled drum sounds
- Sequencer for creating drum patterns
- Live performance recording
- Export recordings as audio files (AAC/WAVE)
- Built-in reverb and compression effects
- Customizable drum kits
- Play along with music library

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Rhythm Pad?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🥁 Great drum samples
- 👍 Responsive and easy to use
- 🎶 Ability to play along with music
- 🎮 Fun and enjoyable experience
- 📝 Good for practice and recording

**Cons**

- 📢 Aggressive ads and notifications
- 🔇 Sound issues (disappearing sound, low volume)
- 🐛 Bugs and performance problems
- 🔌 Latency issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup after purchasing the pro version
- Ads still show up even after purchasing the pro version
- Music playback issues when using the app

**Most requested features**

- Ability to import custom drum samples
- More drum kits and sound options
- Support for additional time signatures
- Improved recording and overdubbing features
- Option to adjust individual pad volumes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 356)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad/id504321020/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Из-за рекламы не работает

*2026-08-04*

Было отличное приложение, часто пользовался. С некоторых пор при открытии включается реклама, после которой звук в приложении отсутствует. Удалил и поставил другое.

### 5/5 — Finally

*2026-07-25*

You wouldn’t believe how many other drum apps I tried before luckily finding this one. You would think someone would have the idea of a drum app that you can just play instead of dickin’ around with countless,useless knobs.
I did drop the 10 bucks and had zero buyer’s regret, if anything to support the developers and thank them for getting it.

### 5/5 — Ótimo

*2026-05-01*

Ok

### 1/5 — Plein de pubs

*2026-03-22*

Salut , appli remplie de pubs, ton rythme s’arrête pour que tu puisses regarder une super pub et après le truc ne joue plus. Voilà, une bouse de plus.

### 3/5 — Ads?!?

*2025-11-29, version 5.3*

Pro not worth it?

### 1/5 — Very disappointed

*2025-11-01, version 5.3*

I hadn’t used the app I’m a while.  Came back to use and the google AD was so large it made the app unusable, and I can’t figure out how to get rid of it.

### 5/5 — Sound disappear

*2025-09-30*

In total app is great, I love it, but whenever you exit or get ad on the app, sound for some reason disappears and I have to restart whole app

### 1/5 — Inutilisable merci la pub

*2025-09-24*

Je confirme, appli inutilisable a cause de la pub…

### 1/5 — Aggressive ads, no sound

*2025-09-23, version 5.3*

I wanted a drum pad. Ads are very agressive. I understand it's a free app but I lose the sound of the kit after it everytime.

### 5/5 — So cool!

*2025-09-08*

I love that app because so cool beats, many variations of creation and way more!

## Frequently asked questions about Rhythm Pad

### What can I do with Rhythm Pad?

Rhythm Pad allows you to play drums, compose beats using high-quality sampled drum kits, and record your creations. You can use the built-in sequencer to create drum patterns, play along with songs from your media library, and export your recordings as audio files for use in other applications.

### How can I remove ads from Rhythm Pad?

The free version of Rhythm Pad is supported by ads. To remove advertisements, you have two options: either make an in-app purchase within the app or purchase the 'Rhythm Pad Pro' version from the App Store.

### Can I export my drum recordings?

Yes, you can export your drum recordings as audio files in either AAC or WAVE format. This allows you to use your created beats in other audio applications or share them with others.

### What are the key features for creating beats?

Key features for beat creation include high-quality stereo sampled sounds, a realistic open and closed hi-hat function, a sequencer for building patterns up to 8 bars, and a recording feature to capture live performances directly onto the sequencer. You can also apply built-in reverb and compression effects.

### Is Rhythm Pad compatible with Apple Music?

Yes, Rhythm Pad is designed to allow you to play drums along with the songs from your Media Library and Apple Music. This feature helps you practice and create beats in sync with your favorite tracks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3 — 2025-09-19

Framework and security updates.

### 5.2 — 2025-09-17

Framework and security updates.

### 5.1.7 — 2024-12-28

Framework and security updates.

### 5.1.6 — 2024-10-11

Framework and security updates.

### 5.1.5 — 2024-09-06

Framework and security updates.

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## More apps by Bijoy Thangaraj

- [Tuner T1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-t1/id453056916)
- [Rhythm Pad Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad-pro/id457863522)
- [Music Tutor Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-tutor-plus/id507691358)
- [Music Tutor (Sight-reading)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-tutor-sight-reading/id514363426)
- [Metronome M1 Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-m1-pro/id951002984)

All apps by Bijoy Thangaraj: https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920

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