Comparison

Drum Pad Pro vs Drumify

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

Head to head
About

Drum Pad Pro

This app is a professional drum loop machine and beat maker for musicians and performers. It offers a vast library of loops across genres, real-time performance features, and custom loop import. Enhance your live sets and studio creations with advanced control and seamless integration.

Highlights
  • AUv3 Support
  • Diverse Drum Loop Library
  • Layer and Play Rhythms
  • Custom Loop Import (WAV)
  • Set Lists for Live Performances
  • MIDI Learn Integration
  • Record and Share Performances
Features
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Unleash Your Beat with Drum Pads Pro Take your rhythm game to the next level with Drum Pads Pro, the ultimate drum loop machine for musicians and performers. Whether you're creating in the studio, performing live, or jamming on the go, Drum Pads Pro delivers an expansive library of drum loops from every genre and culture—right at your fingertips. Features: • AUv3 Support: Seamlessly integrate with your favorite AUv3-compatible DAWs for a streamlined workflow. • Diverse Drum Loop Library: Access a huge variety of drum loops—from Disco, Funk, Jazz, Heavy Metal, to World Music styles like Latin, Oriental, and more. • Layer and Play: Stack rhythms, layer beats, add dynamic fills, and play hits in real time for a professional performance. • Custom Loop Import: Import your own loops in WAV format and add your personal touch to your music. • Set Lists for Live Performances: Create and organize set lists for a flawless live performance experience. • MIDI Learn Integration: Control virtually every function from your external MIDI controller with MIDI Learn. • Tap or Lock Tempo: Easily tap out or lock in your tempo to keep every loop perfectly in sync. • Smooth Transitions: Fade in, fade out, add breaks, and end rhythms cleanly with precision for seamless transitions. • Ableton Link Support: Sync your beats with Ableton Link for collaborative sessions and live performances. • Record and Share: Capture your live performances or studio sessions with built-in output recording. • iCloud Backup: Securely back up your custom sounds and loops using iCloud. Unlock More with Pro Membership: Gain access to the entire sound library and exclusive features by becoming a Pro Member. Subscription Plans: • 1 Month: $5.99 • 1 Year: $29.99 Pricing is for the US, and may vary by region. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings after purchase. Elevate Your Rhythm Game with Drum Pads Pro Whether you’re jamming at home, in the studio, or live on stage, Drum Pads Pro delivers unmatched control and creativity. From global grooves to custom beats, experience the power of professional drum loops today. Download Drum Pads Pro and start creating your rhythm masterpiece! Terms of Service: https://taqs.im/terms Privacy Policy: https://taqs.im/privacy Got feedback or questions? Reach us at contact@taqs.im.

About

Drumify

Create original songs with a wide variety of rhythm tracks and drum loops. Adjust tempo, genre, and measure to fit your musical style. Ideal for musicians of all levels looking for a dynamic alternative to a metronome.

Highlights
  • Adjustable tempo/BPM
  • Filter loops by BPM, genre, measure
  • Variety of music genres
  • Real rhythm tracks
  • Play in background
  • Use as metronome/rhythm box
Features
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- Drumify is designed for both amateurs and professionals. It helps you write your own song. - You can use it with drums, guitar, piano, darbuka, percussion, violin, strings and many other musical instruments. - You can set the tempo/BPM by tap the screen thanks to specially developed algorithms. - Jam along your songs with real rhythm tracks instead of boring metronome sounds. - You can filter the loops at whatever bpm, genre, and measure you want. Then reach the rhythm in the style that suits you best! - A cleverly designed drum engine lets you change the tempo/BPM of each beat. This makes practicing even more fun and you don't need your metronome or rhythm station. Drumify includes the following music genres: • 2/4 Rhythm Loop • 3/4 Rhythm Loop • 4/4 Rhythm Loop • 5/4 Rhythm Loop • 5/8 Rhythm Loop • 6/8 Rhythm Loop • 12/8 Rhythm Loop • Rock Drum Loop • Pop Drum Loop • Funk Drum Loop • House Drum Loop • Metal Drum Loop • Jazz Drum Loop • Blues Drum Loop • Houston Drum Loop • Dance Drum Loop • Latin Drum Loop • Country Drum Loop • Waltz Drum Loop • Movie Drum Loop • March Drum Loop Features: Adjustable tempo speed Play in background Tunes sorting Many beats, tunes and drum backgrounds Can be use as metronome and rhythm box Subscription: • Title: DrumBeats Premium • Length of subscription: 1 year • Price of subscription: 19.99$ / Year • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.serkanmusic.com/drum-apps-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Drum Pad Pro3 screens
Drumify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Drumify at none against Drum Pad Pro's shown. Drumify also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Drum Pad Pro's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (187 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Drum Pad Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Drumify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drum Pad Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Pad Pro has 187 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drum Pad Pro ships an update monthly, Drumify every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Drum Pad Pro versus Drumify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum Pad ProDrumify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (187 ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better9
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB41 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTAQS.IMSerkan Seker

Customer experience

Drum Pad Pro

All ratings186 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Drumify

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Drum Pad Pro

Subscriptions2
  • TAQS.IM Monthly PRO Access$5.991 Month
  • TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • Blues & Ballads Drum Loops$0.99
  • Cinematic Drum Loops$0.99
  • Arabic Beats Drum Loop Rhythms$0.99
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  • Armenian Beats & Drum Loops$0.99
  • Persian Beats$0.99
  • Turkish Drum Loops & Rhythms$0.99
  • Rock Drum Beats & Grooves$0.99
  • TAQSIM Pro Beats Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

Drumify

Subscriptions1
  • Drumify Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Drum Pad Pro free?
Drum Pad Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drumify free?
Drumify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drum Pad Pro or Drumify?
Drum Pad Pro is rated higher. Drum Pad Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Drumify averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Drum Pad Pro or Drumify have ads?
Drum Pad Pro shows ads; Drumify does not.
Which is updated more often, Drum Pad Pro or Drumify?
Drum Pad Pro ships an update monthly, and Drumify every 9 days. Most recently, Drum Pad Pro was updated on November 7, 2026 and Drumify on November 3, 2026.

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