Comparison

SoundPad Pro Max vs HarpBend

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

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About

SoundPad Pro Max

This app allows users to assign up to 150 sound sources to 10 pads for easy playback. It offers advanced playback functions like fade-in, cross-fade, and looping, with a special feature to prevent sound cutouts on wireless speakers.

Highlights
  • Assign 150 sounds to 10 pads
  • Fade-in, fade-out, cross-fade
  • One-shot, multi-trigger, loop playback
  • Sequential and simultaneous playback
  • Wireless speaker connection stability
  • Import from iCloud Drive/Dropbox
Features
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SoundPad Pro Max is a sound player application that allows you to assign up to 150 sound sources to 10 pads and easily play sound source data in iCloudDrive or Dropbox with simple operations. It is a higher version of SoundPad Pro with various playback functions such as fade-in, fade-out, cross-fade, one-shot playback, multi-trigger, loop playback, sequential playback and simultaneous playback for each pad. Also equipped with the "WirelessSpeaker Connection KeepAlive" function that prevents "sound cutout" when playing wireless speakers! Each of the 10 pads can be played individually, so it is possible to play sound effects while playing background music or loop sound sources*1. About loop playback For gapless loop playback, please use wav format sound sources, not compressed sound sources (e.g. mp). Since the music in the device is used, you can use free sound sources available on the Internet by importing them into the library. You can also download sound sources from iCloud Drive or Dropbox and assign them. A Wi-Fi environment is recommended because a high-speed network connection is required for downloading. If you are using a mobile connection, please be sure to subscribe to a subscription before using the service. Also, when downloading a large number of uncompressed audio files, please be careful of the available space on your device. When using the service at events, we recommend that you turn off Wi-Fi or set the device to Airplane mode to prevent unexpected ring tones. Please note that music downloaded from AppleMusic, etc. may not be available due to copyright protection DRM. Various functions operate in various ways depending on the combination of each setting. Even when multiple functions are enabled at the same time, all functions may not operate at the same time due to exclusion control or function conflicts. Recommended devices iPad Pro (4th generation) or later iPad Air (4th generation) or later iPad (8th generation) or later

About

HarpBend

Features
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The ultimate harmonica practice app. HarpBend listens to your playing and highlights every note on the harmonica grid in real time โ€” so you can see exactly what you're playing, nail your bends, and build your repertoire faster. REAL-TIME DETECTION HarpBend uses your microphone to detect the pitch of each note as you play. Blow, draw, and bend notes light up instantly on the grid โ€” no latency, no guesswork. VISUAL HARMONICA GRID A clear, color-coded grid shows every hole, direction (blow/draw), and bend position. Supports both diatonic (10-hole) and chromatic (12-hole) harmonicas. HARMONICA KEYS C, A and G โ€” the three harps most players own first โ€” are included free. The Keys Pack adds the 19 others โ€” 22 diatonic keys in all โ€” so the grid and the detection follow whichever harp you pick up. SCALES & MODES Overlay any scale on the grid to see exactly which notes to target. Pentatonic, blues, dorian, mixolydian, and more โ€” perfect for learning solos and improvisation. CHORDS & ARPEGGIOS Visualize chord tones directly on the grid and practice arpeggios hole by hole. From basic triads to jazz extensions. JAZZ & BLUES STANDARDS Practice on real chord progressions โ€” 12-Bar Blues, Autumn Leaves, So What, Summertime, and more. The grid updates live at every chord change so you always know which notes fit. SCROLLING MELODY Follow the tune on a scrolling staff while the grid shows you where the notes are. "Fading Light", an original minor ii-V-i study, is included free. METRONOME & BASS PATTERNS Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo and accompaniment patterns (Rock, Pop, Shuffle, Walking) to practice with a full rhythmic feel. BEAUTIFUL THEMES Choose from Classic, Ocean, Forest, or create your own custom color theme. Requires microphone permission for pitch detection.

Screenshots

HarpBend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HarpBend at Free against SoundPad Pro Max's $15.99. SoundPad Pro Max's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads 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

HarpBend is free to download; SoundPad Pro Max costs $15.99 up front. HarpBend sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SoundPad Pro Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundPad Pro Max ships an update every 2 months, HarpBend every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
SoundPad Pro Max versus HarpBend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundPad Pro MaxHarpBend
Price$15.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size69 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRENAVE INC.Nicolas Bertaux

In-app purchases

None

SoundPad Pro Max

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

HarpBend

One-time6
  • Scales Pack$1.99
  • Chords Pack$1.99
  • Bass Patterns Pack$1.99
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  • Chromatic Pack$2.99
  • Songs Pack$2.99
  • HarpBend Pro$6.99

Questions

Is SoundPad Pro Max free?
SoundPad Pro Max costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HarpBend free?
HarpBend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoundPad Pro Max or HarpBend have ads?
Neither SoundPad Pro Max nor HarpBend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundPad Pro Max or HarpBend?
SoundPad Pro Max ships an update every 2 months, and HarpBend every 5 months. Most recently, SoundPad Pro Max was updated on October 14, 2026 and HarpBend on October 11, 2026.

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