Percussions vs Vintage Rhythm Machine Console
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Percussions | Vintage Rhythm Machine Console |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CRIMSON TECHNOLOGY, Inc | Batikan Bozkurt Kursat |
Customer experience
Percussions
Vintage Rhythm Machine Console
In-app purchases
Percussions
No in-app purchases
Vintage Rhythm Machine Console
No in-app purchases
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