# Auxy Studio vs Drum Pad Machine

The clearest difference is ads: Auxy Studio at none against Drum Pad Machine's shown. Auxy Studio also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Drum Pad Machine's advantage is ratings volume (674K vs 4.3K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auxy Studio sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Drum Pad Machine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Auxy Studio against 4.6 for Drum Pad Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Pad Machine has 674K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Auxy Studio's written reviews are positive against 63% of Drum Pad Machine's.

Auxy Studio ships an update every 10 days, Drum Pad Machine every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auxy Studio | Drum Pad Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auxy-studio/id1034348186/reviews) | **[4.6 (674K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | **674K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 110 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Auxy](https://appshunter.io/developer/845148415) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## What reviewers say

### Auxy Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auxy-studio/id1034348186)

Create modern beats and electronic music with this intuitive app. Easily compose melodies, drum patterns, and arrange them into full tracks. Access a vast library of sounds or import your own, and enhance your productions with studio-grade effects and automation.

**Highlights:** Create melodies and drum patterns, Arrange loops into full tracks, Thousands of instruments and drum hits, Import custom samples, Studio-grade effects, Automation tools, Export audio, stems, and project files

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
- 🎶 Excellent for creating music on the go
- 👍 Powerful yet simple workflow
- 💡 Useful automation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model limits access
- 🔒 Locked out of past projects without subscription
- 🔒 Lack of free instruments and sounds
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Concerns over battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted project files
- Inability to edit loops and patterns
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between scenes

**Requested features**

- Add more free instruments and sounds
- Implement one-time purchase option
- Allow more customization of time signatures
- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve song organization and management


### Drum Pad Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965)

Create professional-quality music and unique tracks with a variety of styles and sound packs. Utilize instruments, FX, and sequencing for creative sound design. Learn through beat school lessons and share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Multiple music styles (Hip-hop, Trap, House, etc.), Professional sound packs, Drum and Piano instruments, Sequencing with tempo and EQ, Beat School lessons, Quick music sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Music Beat Maker Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Beatmaker Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Annual | $46.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Incredible music-making experience
- 👍 Easy to learn and use
- 🎶 Wide variety of music genres and beats
- 🎓 Helpful tutorials and lessons
- 🎧 High-quality sound samples

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and repetitive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- ⏱️ Lessons and tutorials move too fast

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings sometimes stop unexpectedly
- Difficulty registering multiple button presses simultaneously
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a search function to find specific beats
- Allow users to create and share their own custom beats
- Implement a pause/resume feature for recordings
- Provide more granular control over tempo and timing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auxy Studio free?

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

### Is Drum Pad Machine free?

Drum Pad Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Auxy Studio or Drum Pad Machine?

Drum Pad Machine is rated higher. Auxy Studio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Drum Pad Machine averages 4.6 from 674K ratings.

### Do Auxy Studio or Drum Pad Machine have ads?

Drum Pad Machine shows ads; Auxy Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Auxy Studio or Drum Pad Machine?

Auxy Studio ships an update every 10 days, and Drum Pad Machine every 3 months. Most recently, Auxy Studio was updated on September 22, 2026 and Drum Pad Machine on September 24, 2026.

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