Comparison

Drone Pad vs Simple Drones

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

Head to head
About

Drone Pad

Create immersive soundscapes and rhythmic drum loops with a vast library of atmospheric drones and dynamic beats. Layer, customize, and enhance your audio with advanced effects and import your own sounds. Seamlessly integrate with DAWs and sync with Ableton Link for live performance.

Highlights
  • Expansive drone sound library
  • Professionally crafted drum loops
  • Layer, play, and customize sounds
  • Import custom Korg KMP/SFZ sounds
  • AUv3 support for DAWs
  • Advanced effects section
  • Ableton Link synchronization
  • Record and share creations
Features
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Create Mesmerizing Soundscapes with Drone Pad – Drone Sounds and Drum Loops Transform your musical journey with Drone Pad, the ultimate app for creating rich drone sounds and rhythmic drum loops. Whether you’re crafting ambient backgrounds, experimenting with soundscapes, or performing live, Drone Pad offers an expansive library of atmospheric drones and dynamic beats—right at your fingertips. Features: • Expansive Drone Sound Library: Discover a variety of immersive drone sounds—perfect for ambient, meditative, or experimental music. From deep analog tones to ethereal atmospheres, Drone Pad provides all the tools you need to create captivating soundscapes. • Drum Loops for Every Genre: Play along with professionally crafted drum loops across multiple genres. Whether you’re into chill beats, world rhythms, or electronic grooves, our diverse library has it all. • Layer, Play, and Customize: Effortlessly blend drone sounds and drum loops, layer rhythms, and create your own unique combinations. Tweak the sounds with onboard filters, envelopes, and effects to craft your perfect sound. • Import and Customize Your Own Sounds: Bring in your custom sounds in Korg KMP or SFZ format and fine-tune them with the app’s comprehensive tools. Add a personal touch to your music and stand out. • AUv3 Support for Seamless Integration: Use Drone Pad within your favorite AUv3-compatible DAW for a streamlined production workflow. Perfect for both studio use and live performance. • Advanced Effects Section: Enhance your creations with built-in effects like Reverb, Delay, Tremolo, Phaser, and more. Take your sound to the next level with powerful modulation options. • Ableton Link Support: Sync your loops and sounds seamlessly with Ableton Link for collaborative performances and live sets. • Record and Share: Capture your sessions and share your creations with the world using built-in output recording. Save your favorite settings and sounds for instant recall. Unlock More with Premium Membership: Upgrade to Premium to access the full sound library and exclusive features. Subscription Plans: • 1 Month: $5.99 • 1 Year: $29.99 Prices are for the US; pricing in other countries may vary. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. • Subscription automatically renews unless you turn off auto-renew 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 subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Why Drone Pad? Whether you’re producing music, performing live, or just exploring new soundscapes, Drone Pad is the perfect tool for creating ambient atmospheres and rhythmic beats. Unleash your creativity with this powerful sound design app today! Download Drone Pad now and start creating immersive soundscapes with ease! Terms of Service: https://taqs.im/terms Privacy Policy: https://taqs.im/privacy Got feedback or questions? Reach us at contact@taqs.im!

About

Simple Drones

This app generates a continuous, steady musical note with adjustable overtones. Control the richness and purity of the sound using sliders for overtone volume. It's ideal for music practice, relaxation, or creating ambient background soundscapes.

Highlights
  • Continuous note playback
  • Adjustable overtones
  • Overtone volume control
  • Background sound generation
  • Music practice tool
  • Relaxation aid
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Simple Drones is an app that functions as a simple tool to play a continuous note. You choose the root note, and the sound plays steadily in the background. The app also lets you control overtones, higher tones that sit above the main note and change how the sound feels. Use sliders to adjust the volume of each overtone. Turning them up makes the sound richer and brighter. Turning them down makes it softer and more pure. The app is useful for music practice, relaxation, and creating steady background sound.

Screenshots

Drone Pad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Drones at none against Drone Pad's 10. Simple Drones also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Drone Pad's advantage is ratings volume (180 vs 2) and device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Drone Pad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Simple Drones asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Drones holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone Pad has 180 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Drone Pad versus Simple Drones: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrone PadSimple Drones
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (180 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings180 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAQS.IMAndrew Watkins-Alcocer

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Drone Pad

Subscriptions3
  • TAQS.IM Monthly Premium Access$5.991 Month
  • TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access7 Days trial$29.491 Year
One-time7
  • Rock Drum Beats & Grooves$0.99
  • Blues & Ballads Drum Loops$0.99
  • Cajon Conga Rhythms$0.99
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  • Analog Pads$2.99
  • Ethereal Voices$2.99
  • Drone Pad Lifetime$14.99
  • Drone Pad Lifetime$19.99
None

Simple Drones

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drone Pad free?
Drone Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Drones free?
Simple Drones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Drone Pad or Simple Drones?
Simple Drones is rated higher. Drone Pad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Simple Drones averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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