# Drum Pad Machine vs Drum Machine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drum Pad Machine at 63% against Drum Machine's 18%. Drum Pad Machine also leads on ratings volume (674K vs 6.1K) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Drum Machine's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Pad Machine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Drum Machine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drum Pad Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Pad Machine has 674K ratings behind it against 6.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Drum Pad Machine's written reviews are positive against 18% of Drum Machine's.

Drum Pad Machine ships an update every 3 months, Drum Machine every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Pad Machine | Drum Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (674K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965/reviews)** | [4.3 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-machine-music-maker/id1435908315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **674K** | 6.1K |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 18.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 230 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Pad Machine

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Music, #200 Top Grossing · 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


### Drum Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-machine-music-maker/id1435908315)

Create impressive music with an intuitive beat maker. Explore various drum kits, utilize a step sequencer, and mix tracks with an 8-track mixer. Compatible with MIDI controllers for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** High quality drum kits, 8 tracks mixer, Steps sequencer, Drum pads, MIDI controllers compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $9.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $18.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium Pass | $46.99 | per year |
| Annually premium pass | $79.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium Pass | $94.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cool app
- 🚀 Great drum machine
- 🚀 Fun to make music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription to use
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Crashes and errors
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Overpriced subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription screen blocks access
- Ads block functionality
- Sounds don't save

**Requested features**

- Export tracks
- Tap tempo
- Free version with limited features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Pad Machine free?

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

### Is Drum Machine free?

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

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

Drum Pad Machine is rated higher. Drum Pad Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 674K ratings, while Drum Machine averages 4.3 from 6.1K ratings.

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

Both Drum Pad Machine and Drum Machine show ads.

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

Drum Pad Machine ships an update every 3 months, and Drum Machine every 4 weeks. Most recently, Drum Pad Machine was updated on September 25, 2026 and Drum Machine on September 24, 2026.

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