# Drum Pad Pro vs MIDI Patch

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Pad Pro | MIDI Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-pro-auv3-beat-maker/id1588772721/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-patch/id6499078241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 83 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAQS.IM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457405202) | [Stephane Villeneuve](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687514617) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Pad Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-pro-auv3-beat-maker/id1588772721)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TAQS.IM Monthly PRO Access | $5.99 | per month |
| TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Blues & Ballads Drum Loops | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cajon Conga Rhythms | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cinematic Drum Loops | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jazz Drum Loops & Grooves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arabic Beats Drum Loop Rhythms | $0.99 | one-time |
| Armenian Beats & Drum Loops | $0.99 | one-time |
| Indian Tabla Dholak Drum Beats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Persian Beats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turkish Drum Loops & Rhythms | $0.99 | one-time |
| EDM Techno Drum Beats & Loops | $0.99 | one-time |
| Balkan Beats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hip Hop Drum Grooves & Beats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Greek Drum Grooves & Beats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ska Reggae Drum Loops & Beats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Funky Time Drum Rhythms | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Metal Drum Loops | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dance Party Drum Beats & Loops | $0.99 | one-time |
| House & Reggaeton Drum Beats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Band Drum Loops & Grooves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trap Drum Loop Grooves & Beats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Funky Drum Loops & Grooves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hip Hop Grooves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rock Drum Beats & Grooves | $0.99 | one-time |
| TAQSIM Pro Beats Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| TAQSIM Pro Beats Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### MIDI Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-patch/id6499078241)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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