Comparison

Samba Pad vs CL Small Devices

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Samba Pad

This app provides a collection of 36 authentic Brazilian and Latin drum beats for music production and live performance. It features independent track control, tempo adjustment, and intro/ending options for creative mixing.

Highlights
  • 36 Brazilian and Latin beats
  • 8 independent instrument tracks
  • Independent pan and volume control
  • Intro and ending playback
  • Mute track function
  • Adjustable BPM slider
Features
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Welcome to the envolving Brazilian music scene! This app is a drum machine application as an easy way to play 36 of our favorite and exotic beats from Brazilloops website. It comes with several variations of Samba, Bossa Nova, Muzenza, Maracatu, Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian beats and some Latin as well, ready to mix with your music in your studio or live performance. It’s a high quality sample player* with 8 instrument tracks, each one with independent pan and volume. It plays the factory loops previously downloaded in the player. Features an “intro” and “ending” playing and mute track function. Also you can change the speed in the bpm slider. Try it with your own settings of volume and panning, mute some instruments and you will find a new world of possibilities to mix in your project! It’s a loop player (pre-recorded audio) and not a sequencer machine, so it enables original Brazilian rhythms style and human touch in the project. A very handy application to play exotic Brazilian beats in the iPad for live performance or even for studio recording! *At the first launch, the synchronization slider is adjusted to 1/4. Different iPads/phones devices may need to adjust the sync slider for perfect synchronization between tracks. Adjust when the player is stopped.

About

CL Small Devices

Control and monitor a variety of smart small domestic appliances from a single app. Create custom schedules, receive real-time notifications, and personalize device settings for a more connected home experience.

Highlights
  • Control multiple devices
  • Create schedules and scenes
  • Receive real-time notifications
  • Personalize device control
  • Map and monitor device activity
  • Access help and support
Features
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This app is a replacement for the ConnectLife Robot app and ConnectLife Small Home Appliances app. The updated ConnectLife Small Devices app is here, packed with an array of new functionalities, ensuring compatibility with the latest versions of iOS, and improved language support. Our app offers a solution for controlling and monitoring various smart small domestic appliances, catering to your needs. NOTE: app functions can vary from models depending on product capabilities. Use the application to: ·Control Multiple Devices: Whether it's adjusting the dehumidifier, initiating cleaning sessions, or managing other device functions, our app provides a central hub for controlling a wide range of small devices. ·Create Schedules and Scenes: Create schedules for your devices or set up scenes to automate tasks between connected devices. For example, you can schedule your heating system to turn on from 3 AM to 5 AM every day, ensuring a warm start to your mornings. ·Receive Real-time Notifications: Stay informed with real-time notifications about the status of your connected devices. Get alerts when your dehumidifier's water tank is full or receive a notification if a device goes offline from your Wi-Fi network. ·Personalize Device Control: Customize your device settings based on product features. Adjust the suction speed of your vacuum, set water flow levels, or specify temperature thresholds for your heating system, all from your smartphone. ·Map and Monitor: Track the activity of your devices on a visual map. Monitor the progress of your robot cleaner as it navigates your home, or check the status of your connected appliances at a glance. ·Access Help and Support: Find detailed information in the HELP section and contact HELPDESK for assistance with any issues or questions you may have. Our app adapts to your needs and product capabilities. Whether you're enhancing your home automation or simply making daily tasks more convenient, the ConnectLife Small Devices app empowers you to take control of your smart domestic appliances and create a truly connected living experience.

Screenshots

Samba Pad1 screens
CL Small Devices3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CL Small Devices at Free against Samba Pad's $19.99. Samba Pad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CL Small Devices is free to download; Samba Pad costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samba Pad ships an update every 2 months, CL Small Devices every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Samba Pad versus CL Small Devices: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamba PadCL Small Devices
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB208 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEduardo SalladaConnectLife, LLC.

Customer experience

Samba Pad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CL Small Devices

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral42.9%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

Samba Pad

No in-app purchases

None

CL Small Devices

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samba Pad free?
Samba Pad costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CL Small Devices free?
CL Small Devices is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Samba Pad or CL Small Devices have ads?
Neither Samba Pad nor CL Small Devices shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samba Pad or CL Small Devices?
Samba Pad ships an update every 2 months, and CL Small Devices every 16 months. Most recently, Samba Pad was updated on October 23, 2026 and CL Small Devices on October 5, 2026.

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