Comparison

Sync³ Remote vs PadDrums

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

Head to head
About

Sync³ Remote

This iPad app emulates the original Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface with modern touch controls. It connects to your Synclavier³ installation via custom MIDI messages, offering full hardware integration. Multiple iPads can be used simultaneously for expanded studio control.

Highlights
  • Recreates Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface
  • Modern touch-screen technology
  • Custom MIDI message communication
  • Complete Synclavier® hardware integration
  • Timbre design and Digital Memory Recorder panels
  • Supports multiple iPad control stations
Read full description

Sync³ Remote, formerly Synclavier® Touch, is an iPad app that faithfully recreates the original Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard button interface using modern touch-screen technology. Sync³ Remote communicates with your Synclavier³ installation using custom MIDI messages. The integration with the Synclavier® hardware is complete - touching a button on the iPad lights the button on the VK for example. The VK buttons are organized in two panels - one for Timbre design, one for controlling the Digital Memory Recorder. And, two - or more - iPads could be used simultaneously to set up multiple remote control stations within your studio. This latest build operates Synclavier³ using the Synclavier Knob attached to the iPad.

About

PadDrums

Features
Read full description

PadDrums turns your iPhone into a full electronic drum kit — no hardware required. ■ 4 Sound Kits Switch instantly between Acoustic, 808, Techno, and LoFi kits. Play Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Open Hat, Toms, Crash, and Ride across 9 responsive pads. ■ Fully Customizable Pads Reassign any sound to any pad and build your own custom kit from scratch. ■ Preset Beat Patterns Trigger 2-beat, 4-beat, 8-beat, or 16-beat rhythm patterns with one tap. Fine-tune the groove with BPM and swing controls. ■ Built-in FX Shape your sound with reverb and other effects, right on the pad. ■ True Multi-Touch Hit multiple pads at once without dropouts, for a real, expressive playing feel. Whether you're sketching a beat, practicing rhythm, or just jamming — PadDrums puts a full drum kit in your pocket.

Screenshots

PadDrums1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PadDrums at none against Sync³ Remote's 1. PadDrums also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 31 months). Sync³ Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.5). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Sync³ Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PadDrums asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sync³ Remote ships an update every 31 months, PadDrums every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sync³ Remote versus PadDrums: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSync³ RemotePadDrums
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynclavier Digital Corporation LtdKouki Yoshimoto

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sync³ Remote

One-time1
  • Synclavier® Touch Full Feature$79.99
None

PadDrums

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sync³ Remote free?
Sync³ Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PadDrums free?
PadDrums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sync³ Remote or PadDrums have ads?
PadDrums shows ads; Sync³ Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Sync³ Remote or PadDrums?
Sync³ Remote ships an update every 31 months, and PadDrums every 2 days. Most recently, Sync³ Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and PadDrums on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons