# Drum Pad Machine vs EG Pulse

The clearest difference is price: Drum Pad Machine at Free against EG Pulse's $14.99. Drum Pad Machine also leads on ratings volume (674K vs 147). EG Pulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Drum Pad Machine is free to download; EG Pulse costs $14.99 up front. Drum Pad Machine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. EG Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drum Pad Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Pad Machine has 674K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Drum Pad Machine's written reviews are positive against 67% of EG Pulse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Drum Pad Machine ships an update every 3 months, EG Pulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Pad Machine | EG Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (674K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965/reviews)** | [4.4 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-pulse/id1478285477/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **674K** | 147 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **67.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#181** |
| Size | 230 MB | 268 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) | [Elliott Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/454709866) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Pad Machine

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

**Currently charting:** #184 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


### EG Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-pulse/id1478285477)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create intricate rhythms and beats with a powerful drum machine and sampler. Import your own sounds, edit samples, and apply effects. Use it standalone or as an AudioUnit within other music production apps.

**Highlights:** Standalone and AU3 AudioUnit support, Import and edit custom drum samples, Individual pad effects (reverb, delay, EQ), Pattern automation and probability mode, Over 40 included drumkits and 180 grooves, Ableton Link and MIDI support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Pad Machine free?

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

### Is EG Pulse free?

EG Pulse costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Drum Pad Machine is rated higher. Drum Pad Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 674K ratings, while EG Pulse averages 4.4 from 147 ratings.

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

Drum Pad Machine shows ads; EG Pulse does not.

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

Drum Pad Machine ships an update every 3 months, and EG Pulse every 4 days. Most recently, Drum Pad Machine was updated on September 28, 2026 and EG Pulse on September 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Drum Pad Machine or EG Pulse?

Drum Pad Machine currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and EG Pulse at #181. 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.*