Comparison

Drum PAD + vs PolySampler

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

Head to head
About

Drum PAD +

Create beats with realistic drum sounds and customizable pads. Record your sessions, utilize loop functions, and practice with a built-in metronome. Ideal for jam sessions and music lessons.

Highlights
  • Realistic high-quality drum sounds
  • Customizable pads with color variations
  • Recording and loop functions
  • Built-in metronome (30-300 BPM)
  • No internet connection required
  • Data persistence
Features
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*** 50%OFF *** *** No advertisement. *** Data persistence. *** No Internet Connection Required. *** Compatible with Mac App. *** Full Version. [Simple PAD] * Simple Drum Pads with No Delay. [Set Sound] * Long Press to Select and set Sound. * All PADs. [Color] * Abundant Color Variations. [Metronome] * BPM(30ใ€œ300) [Rec] * Includes Recording, Loop and Metronome functions. * Suitable for Jam Sessions and Lessons. [Sound] * Real High Quality Sound. (c) = (Hat Close) (ho) = (Hat HalfOpen) (o) = (Hat Open) (fo) = (Hat Foot) (hi) = (High Tom) (mi) = (Middle Tom) (lo) = (Low Tom) (flo) = (Floor Tom) (VS) = (VerySoft) (S) = (Soft) (M) = (Medium) (H) = (Hard) [Crash1,Crash2,Crash3,Crash4,Crash5,Crash6,Crash7,Crash8, Hat1(c),Hat2(c.fo),Hat3(c),Hat4(ho),Hat5(o.fo),Hat6(o),Hat7(c.fo),Hat8(c),Hat9(o),Hat10(c.S),Hat10(c.M),Hat10(c.H),Hat11(ho. S),Hat11(ho.M),Hat11(ho.H),Hat12(c.fo),Hat13(o.fo),Hat14(c),Hat15(o),Hat16(c), Kick1,Kick2(VS),Kick2(S),Kick2(M),Kick2(H),Kick3(S),Kick3(M),Kick3(H),Kick4(S),Kick4(M),Kick4(H),Kick5(S),Kick5(M),Kick5(H), Ride1,Ride2,Ride3,Ride4,Ride5(M),Ride5(H),Ride6,Ride7, Snare1,Snare2(S),Snare2(M),Snare2(H),Snar3(VS),Snare3(S),Snare3(M),Snare3(H),Snare4,Snare5,Snare6(M),Snare6(H),Snare7,Snare8,Snare9,Snare10(S),Snare10(M),Snare10(H),Snare11(S),Snare11(M),Snare11(H),Snare12(Roll),Snare13(Roll), DrumRoll, Tom1(hi.S),Tom1(hi.M),Tom1(hi.H),Tom2(flo),Tom3(hi),Tom4(mi),Tom5(lo.M),Tom5(lo.H),Tom6(hi),Tom7(hi),Tom8(lo), Xstick,WoodStick,Triangle,Clave,Cowbell1,Cowbell2,Click-Hi,Click-Lo,Cat,Dog,Conga1,Conga2]

About

PolySampler

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PolySampler is a powerful, easy to use sampling instrument for iOS devices. Import sound files or record high-quality audio using your built-in microphone, then map those samples to the on-screen pads. Each pad includes an independent EQ and processor which can manipulate the playback pitch, speed, and length. The main output also has built-in delay and reverb effects. Individual samples can be saved to the internal PolySampler sample library. Users can also create and save presets to quickly load a set of samples and parameter settings. Sampling on the go has never been easier. With PolySampler, the world is your instrument.

Screenshots

Drum PAD +4 screens
PolySampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PolySampler at $1.99 against Drum PAD +'s $2.99. Drum PAD +'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Drum PAD + costs $2.99 and PolySampler $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Drum PAD + versus PolySampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum PAD +PolySampler
Price$2.99$1.99 โ€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better17.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size103 MB1 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSatomi UchidaEuclidean Instruments, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Drum PAD +

No in-app purchases

None

PolySampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drum PAD + free?
Drum PAD + costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PolySampler free?
PolySampler costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drum PAD + or PolySampler have ads?
Neither Drum PAD + nor PolySampler shows ads.

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