Comparison

Percussions vs Vintage Rhythm Machine Console

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

Head to head
About

Percussions

This app provides a virtual percussion instrument experience with 18 high-quality sounds. Play instruments by tapping, shaking, or rolling your device, and customize your setup for quick access. Integrate your music library to play along with your favorite tunes.

Highlights
  • 18 virtual percussion instruments
  • Multiple playing methods (tap, shake, roll)
  • Customizable tab bar for quick instrument switching
  • iPod music playback integration
  • Low latency and high-quality sound
  • Reverb effect
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"Percussions" is, as its name suggests, a new virtual musical instrument application which offers the performance of 18 kinds of percussion instruments in high sound quality. As well as actual percussion instruments, everyone can play each sound by various methods as follows: Tapping the screen, shaking the device, rolling the device, ... Moreover, favorite percussion instruments can be allocated to tabs in the tab bar and switched instantaneously. Also you can play percussion part of your favorite tunes with iPod music playback. A lot of unusual percussion instruments without seeing are included in this application. But those sounds might have been heard many times. Let's liven up your music party by the sound of this application. [Features] -Including 18 percussion instruments Agogo, Bell Tree, Bongo, Castanet, Claves, Conga, Cowbell, Cuica, Guiro, Maracas, Matraca, Scratch (Turn Table), Shaker, Tambourine, Timbales, Triangle, Vibraslap, Wood Block -Various perform methods in answer to actual instrument Tapping the screen: Bongo, Castanet, etc. Rubbing the screen: Guiro, Cuica, Scratch, Matraca, etc. Pressing down the screen (for playing muted sound): Conga (High), Triangle, etc. Swinging the device downward: Cowbell, Timbales, etc. Shaking the device: Shaker, Maracas, etc. -Low latency and real output sound by internal software synthesizer Reverb effect Note; Please set animation off on the setting view when feeling that the response is not quick because of the model etc.

About

Vintage Rhythm Machine Console

Transform your device into a vintage 16-step drum machine. Craft authentic beats with studio-quality sounds and an intuitive sequencer, perfect for sketching rhythms or live performance. Enjoy a tactile retro feel with modern software precision.

Highlights
  • 16-step sequencer
  • 19 built-in patterns
  • 12 classic instrument sounds
  • Hardware-style effects (Drive, Metallic)
  • Groove and dynamics controls
  • Live performance pads
  • Fill-in and memory banks
Features
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Turn your device into a classic hardware drum machine. Vintage Rhythm Machine Console delivers authentic studio-quality sounds and an intuitive 16-step sequencer designed for beatmakers, producers, and live performers. Whether you want to sketch a quick rhythm, practice your instruments, or perform live, this app provides the tactile feel of retro gear with the precision of modern software. KEY FEATURES: 16-Step Sequencer: Craft your beats with a classic, easy-to-use grid interface. 19 Built-In Patterns: Load instant vintage grooves spanning across Rock, Disco, Waltz, Shuffle, Swing, Boogie, Enka, Bossa, Samba, Mambo, Chacha, Latin, Funk, and Reggae. 12 Classic Instruments: Crisp, punchy sounds featuring Kick, Snare, Closed/Open Hi-Hats, Cymbal, Clap, Percussion, Cowbell, Bongo, Conga, Rim, and Maracas. Hardware-Style Effects: Shape your sound with adjustable Drive (distortion), a unique Metallic effect, and smooth Fade In/Out controls. Groove & Dynamics: Dial in the perfect feel with adjustable Swing, Accent, and Balance (Low/Mid/High) parameters. Live Performance Pads: Trigger drum hits manually with responsive pads or mute individual tracks on the fly. Fill-In & Memory Banks: Trigger automatic fill-ins (every 2, 4, or 8 bars) and save your custom patterns across A, B, and C bank slots. No subscriptions, no complex menus. Just pure, vintage-style beatmaking.

Screenshots

Percussions4 screens
Vintage Rhythm Machine Console3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Percussions at 3.0 against Vintage Rhythm Machine Console's 1.0. Percussions also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Vintage Rhythm Machine Console's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, 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

Percussions costs $2.99 and Vintage Rhythm Machine Console $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Percussions holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Percussions ships an update every 17 months, Vintage Rhythm Machine Console every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Percussions versus Vintage Rhythm Machine Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPercussionsVintage Rhythm Machine Console
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCRIMSON TECHNOLOGY, IncBatikan Bozkurt Kursat

Customer experience

Percussions

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative68.2%

Vintage Rhythm Machine Console

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Percussions

No in-app purchases

None

Vintage Rhythm Machine Console

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Percussions free?
Percussions costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vintage Rhythm Machine Console free?
Vintage Rhythm Machine Console costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Percussions or Vintage Rhythm Machine Console?
Percussions is rated higher. Percussions averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Vintage Rhythm Machine Console averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Percussions or Vintage Rhythm Machine Console have ads?
Neither Percussions nor Vintage Rhythm Machine Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Percussions or Vintage Rhythm Machine Console?
Percussions ships an update every 17 months, and Vintage Rhythm Machine Console every 3 weeks. Most recently, Percussions was updated on October 9, 2026 and Vintage Rhythm Machine Console on October 21, 2026.

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