Comparison

Drum Pad Pro vs MIDI Patch

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

MIDI Patch

This app acts as a MIDI message translator, converting incoming PC, CC, or Note On messages from Bluetooth devices into SysEx messages. It allows users to map controller inputs to control various MIDI-enabled hardware, such as guitar amps, by defining custom patches and message translations.

Highlights
  • MIDI message translation (PC/CC/Note On to SysEx)
  • Unlimited user-defined patches
  • Customizable inbound and outbound message mapping
  • Value translation options (toggle, min/max)
  • User-defined devices and functions
  • Automatic patch saving and file backup/restore
  • Bluetooth MIDI device discovery
Features
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MIDI Patch is a MIDI enabled App that listens for and processes inbound PC, CC or Note On MIDI messages received from bluetooth MIDI devices/apps and translates these messages to SysEx MIDI messages, which are relayed/sent outbound to connected bluetooth MIDI devices/apps based. The App is essentially a relay/broker and translator of MIDI messages from PC/CC/Note On to SysEx MIDI messages. The App will listen and send to any MIDI bluetooth devices or MIDI enabled apps connected to the iPad or iPhone.   While use cases can be wide and vary based on specific user requirements, the typical use of MIDI Patch would consist of mapping inbound messages from MIDI enabled foot controllers capable of sending PC, CC or Note On MIDI messages and generate SysEx MIDI messages intended for devices such as guitar amps, allowing use of generic MIDI foot controllers or MIDI apps to adjust guitar amp settings that support/expect SysEx messages. The app includes in-app configuration for specific guitar amps (Boss Waza Air, Katana Air, Katana Air EX, Katana GO, Katana MkII, Katana Gen3, Pocket GT, Valeton GP-5 and GP-50) but can also be configured for any MIDI device or App that expects/receives SysEx messages. Each patch is user defined based on specifying the inbound message to listen for (PC, CC or Note On) and configure the translation of this message to an outbound SysEx message by specifying a device, a function (either using in-app configured devices/functions or user defined ones) and the value logic to apply (specific value or received value with optional value translation such as Toggle and Minimum/Maximum clamping). Specific features include: - Unlimited user defined patches consisting of inbound and outbound message configuration. - Support for both PC, CC, Note On inbound messages (will listen for either PC, CC or Note On). - Each patch will translate/build the outbound SysEx message by selecting a Device, Function, and Source of Value handling. - The Source of Value can be set to Specific Value (send a constant value each each time the patch is invoked) or Received Value (will send the received CC code value). - Additional Value Translation is available for the Received Value scenario including Toggle (0=0/OFF and 1-127=1/ON) or Minimum/Maximum (received value will be converted to a value within a set minimum and maximum value). - User defined Devices and Functions can be created and become available for use in defined patches. - Patch configuration is automatically saved between sessions and can also be backed and restored to/from file. - A bluetooth device discovery page is available from within the app (to view/select the connection state of Bluetooth MIDI devices). IMPORTANT: This app includes configuration which works with some of the current Boss amps and Valeton pedals, with no guarantee of compatibility with future firmware releases. DISCLAIMER: By using MIDI Patch (the "Software"), you acknowledge and agree that the Software is provided on an "as is" basis, without any warranties or guarantees of any kind, whether expressed or implied. You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this Software. You agree that you shall not hold the developer liable for any damages, losses, or liabilities, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Software.

Screenshots

Drum Pad Pro3 screens
MIDI Patch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drum Pad Pro at Free against MIDI Patch's $9.99. Drum Pad Pro also leads on ratings volume (186 vs 3). MIDI Patch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 28). On 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

Drum Pad Pro is free to download; MIDI Patch costs $9.99 up front. Drum Pad Pro sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MIDI Patch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDI Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Pad Pro has 186 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Drum Pad Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of MIDI Patch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drum Pad Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, MIDI Patch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Drum Pad Pro versus MIDI Patch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum Pad ProMIDI Patch
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (186 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings186 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAQS.IMStephane Villeneuve

Customer experience

Drum Pad Pro

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

MIDI Patch

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

28 purchases

Drum Pad Pro

Subscriptions3
  • TAQS.IM Monthly PRO Access$5.991 Month
  • TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access$19.991 Year
  • TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time25
  • Blues & Ballads Drum Loops$0.99
  • Cajon Conga Rhythms$0.99
  • Cinematic Drum Loops$0.99
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  • Jazz Drum Loops & Grooves$0.99
  • Arabic Beats Drum Loop Rhythms$0.99
  • Armenian Beats & Drum Loops$0.99
  • Indian Tabla Dholak Drum Beats$0.99
  • Persian Beats$0.99
  • Turkish Drum Loops & Rhythms$0.99
  • EDM Techno Drum Beats & Loops$0.99
  • Balkan Beats$0.99
  • Hip Hop Drum Grooves & Beats$0.99
  • Greek Drum Grooves & Beats$0.99
  • Ska Reggae Drum Loops & Beats$0.99
  • Funky Time Drum Rhythms$0.99
  • Heavy Metal Drum Loops$0.99
  • Dance Party Drum Beats & Loops$0.99
  • House & Reggaeton Drum Beats$0.99
  • Big Band Drum Loops & Grooves$0.99
  • Trap Drum Loop Grooves & Beats$0.99
  • Funky Drum Loops & Grooves$0.99
  • Hip Hop Grooves$0.99
  • Rock Drum Beats & Grooves$0.99
  • TAQSIM Pro Beats Lifetime$14.99
  • TAQSIM Pro Beats Lifetime$19.99
None

MIDI Patch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drum Pad Pro free?
Drum Pad Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MIDI Patch free?
MIDI Patch costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Drum Pad Pro or MIDI Patch?
MIDI Patch is rated higher. Drum Pad Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while MIDI Patch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Drum Pad Pro or MIDI Patch have ads?
Drum Pad Pro shows ads; MIDI Patch does not.
Which is updated more often, Drum Pad Pro or MIDI Patch?
Drum Pad Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and MIDI Patch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Drum Pad Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and MIDI Patch on October 15, 2026.

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