RØDE SMART Pads vs RAT FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RØDE SMART Pads
Trigger high-quality audio samples on the go with a large library of factory sounds. This app offers a quick, easy, and fun way to integrate audio samples into any production environment.
- High quality audio sample triggering
- Large number of factory sounds
- Super easy triggering mechanism
- Quick and easy integration
- Fun audio production tool
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The RØDE Sound Pads App is the companion sound pad player for high quality audio sample triggering on the go. With a large number of factory sounds and super easy triggering mechanism, the Sound Pads application provides a quick, easy and fun way to add a number of audio samples to any audio production environment.
RAT FM
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RAT FM Ballarat—local radio wherever you go. Stream RAT FM live and enjoy a great mix of music, local programs and familiar favourites from Ballarat’s community radio station. See the current song, artist and album artwork, control playback and volume, browse the daily program schedule, and discover upcoming shows and presenters. You can also send song requests, dedications and messages directly to the studio through the built-in Shoutout form, while optional alerts keep you informed about important station news, programs and announcements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RAT FM at every 3 months against RØDE SMART Pads's every 16 months. RØDE SMART Pads's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RØDE SMART Pads ships an update every 16 months, RAT FM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RØDE SMART Pads | RAT FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RØDE Microphones | PHAZE Player |
In-app purchases
RØDE SMART Pads
No in-app purchases
RAT FM
No in-app purchases
