# Drum Pad Machine vs iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

The clearest difference is price: Drum Pad Machine at Free against iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's $12.99. Drum Pad Machine also leads on ratings volume (675K vs 1.8K) and review sentiment (63% vs 43%). iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Drum Pad Machine is free to download; iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $12.99 up front. Drum Pad Machine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Drum Pad Machine against 4.6 for iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Pad Machine has 675K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Drum Pad Machine's written reviews are positive against 43% of iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Pad Machine | iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (675K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2-for-iphone/id1413887036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **675K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 43.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | #190 |
| Size | 230 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) | [Akai Professional](https://appshunter.io/developer/373969727) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Pad Machine

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

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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


### iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2-for-iphone/id1413887036)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create music with a powerful sampler, vocal recording, and Audio Unit integration. Manipulate audio in real-time, sequence songs faster, and access exclusive sound kits. Learn beatmaking with integrated tutorials.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio manipulation, Audio Unit instrument integration, Advanced song sequencing, Exclusive sound kits and packs, 64-track mixer with FX, Multi-touch audio editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Producer Subscription (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Professional Subscription (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Professional Subscription (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Producer Subscription (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great beat maker
- 👍 Surprisingly powerful
- 👍 Smooth workflow
- 👍 Awesome tool
- 👍 Dope app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes a lot
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Unstable
- 🐛 Laggy
- 🔒 Can't import own samples

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when chopping samples
- Audio dropouts
- Orientation issues
- Spotify integration not working
- Audiocopy integration issues

**Requested features**

- Allow importing own samples
- Improve sample editing workflow
- Add more effects
- Implement Ableton Link
- Sync samples across iPhone and iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Pad Machine free?

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

### Is iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone free?

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Pad Machine or iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone?

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone is rated higher. Drum Pad Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 675K ratings, while iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Drum Pad Machine or iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone have ads?

Drum Pad Machine shows ads; iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Pad Machine or iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone?

Drum Pad Machine ships an update every 3 months, and iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone every 3 months. Most recently, Drum Pad Machine was updated on October 28, 2026 and iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Drum Pad Machine or iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone?

Drum Pad Machine currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*