# XPad vs iKeys Station

The clearest difference is rating: iKeys Station at 5.0 against XPad's 3.8. iKeys Station also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and device support (3 vs 1). XPad's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XPad sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. iKeys Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

iKeys Station holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XPad has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

XPad ships an update every 4 weeks, iKeys Station every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XPad | iKeys Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpad/id1338505908/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikeys-station/id6447064721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Schoenebeck d/b/a Crudebyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/428367741) | [iDance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680177485) |

## What reviewers say

### XPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpad/id1338505908)

This app provides professional pad sounds for keyboardists, aiming to replicate warm analog synth tones with advanced digital features. It offers intuitive glissando control, real-time sound morphing, and extensive MIDI compatibility for a dynamic playing experience.

**Highlights:** Modern pad sounds, Realistic glissando control, Tone Width morphing, Sensible sound controls, MIDI remote control, Extensive sound library search

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weirdo Sound Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pluck Sound Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Metal Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bass Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Choir Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Altro Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Organ Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Percussive Sound Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silicon Sound Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Sound Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Atmo Sound Set | $5.99 | one-time |
| Space Sound Set | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nature Sound Set | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sequence Sound Set | $5.99 | one-time |


### iKeys Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikeys-station/id6447064721)

This app transforms your iPad into a versatile music creation tool when paired with specific hardware. Explore a range of instruments, rhythms, and looping capabilities with advanced sound processing.

**Highlights:** Instrument collection, Rhythm machine, Backing tracks, Looper functionality, DSP mixer, Pitch Bend, Vibrato, Sustain controls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XPad free?

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

### Is iKeys Station free?

iKeys Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XPad or iKeys Station?

iKeys Station is rated higher. XPad averages 3.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while iKeys Station averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XPad or iKeys Station have ads?

Neither XPad nor iKeys Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XPad or iKeys Station?

XPad ships an update every 4 weeks, and iKeys Station every 7 months. Most recently, XPad was updated on September 10, 2026 and iKeys Station on June 3, 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.*