# Drum Pad Machine vs KondZilla Beat Maker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Drum Pad Machine at 674K against KondZilla Beat Maker's 51. Drum Pad Machine also leads on chart position (#202 vs unranked). KondZilla Beat Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 KondZilla Beat Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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 — 4.6 for Drum Pad Machine against 4.6 for KondZilla Beat Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Pad Machine has 674K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 64% positive.

Drum Pad Machine ships an update every 3 months, KondZilla Beat Maker every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Pad Machine | KondZilla Beat Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (674K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965/reviews) | [4.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kondzilla-beat-maker/id1450737126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **674K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#202** | — |
| Size | 230 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) | [Opala Studios Solucoes Tecnologicas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/869723363) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Pad Machine

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

**Currently charting:** #202 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


### KondZilla Beat Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kondzilla-beat-maker/id1450737126)

Create Brazilian funk beats with high-quality samples and loops. Learn to play with tutorials and YouTube videos. Record and share your music.

**Highlights:** Kits with beats and loops, In-app tutorial, YouTube video guides, High quality samples, Recording tool, New kits weekly

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Vip | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Pad Machine free?

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

### Is KondZilla Beat Maker free?

KondZilla Beat Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Pad Machine or KondZilla Beat Maker?

Drum Pad Machine and KondZilla Beat Maker are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 674K and 51 ratings respectively.

### Do Drum Pad Machine or KondZilla Beat Maker have ads?

Both Drum Pad Machine and KondZilla Beat Maker show ads.

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

Drum Pad Machine ships an update every 3 months, and KondZilla Beat Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Drum Pad Machine was updated on September 29, 2026 and KondZilla Beat Maker on September 29, 2026.

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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.*