Comparison

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC vs Rhythm Pad

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

Head to head
About

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC

Create music with this intuitive drum machine app. Import your own sounds or use the included kits to build beats with a powerful pattern editor. Export your creations in high quality.

Highlights
  • 16 responsive sample pads
  • Import custom sounds
  • Pattern editor sequencer
  • Adjustable step count and swing
  • Full quality WAV export
  • AudioBus and WiST support
  • MIDI Clock Sync
Features
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Nothing Beats Easy! Now with all drum kits unlocked and the ability to import your own! No need to spend hundreds on a hardware MPC. EasyBeats is built from the ground up to be the quickest and easiest way to create great sounding beats. Despite being designed for fast and simple use you'll be surprised how powerful this tool can be for creating new beat patterns. Using either the inbuilt samples or sounds you have imported yourself you'll find it easy to compose amazing beats. With a fantastic pattern editor sequencer designed for easy drag/drop use, tweaking your rhythms will be a breeze. Perfect for when you don't have a drummer or drums. Features: - 16 responsive sample pads MPC - Use the inbuilt sample kits or easily import your own - 16 loop-able bars each up to 64 step quantized - Fully adjustable step count so 3/4,6/8 etc... all possible - Adjustable 1/8 and 1/16 Swing - Full quality WAV export - Audio Copy and Paste - AudioBus Support - WiST support - MIDI Clock Sync Client (Start/Stop/BPM) - Go online to discover new beats and sounds, or share your own! - Super fast startup for fast access - Multitouch pattern editor with drag/drop and copy/paste support - Amazing fast pattern switcher, zoom out to get a birds eye view of your patterns - All New effects XY editor with Automation! - Ability to change individual samples to create entirely new kits. - Alter individual sample trigger velocity for each step of a pattern - Adjust the pitch of a sample at any step - Multiple Color themes - Portrait or Landscape use whatever feels best! - Single Universal App works on iPhone,iPod & iPad See http://easybeats.net for videos and the top 30 charts. -------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the PRO 12 month subscription. • The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. • You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. • Payment will charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. --------------------------------------------- You can find our privacy policy terms and conditions here : http://www.hopefullyuseful.com/privacy.html

About

Rhythm Pad

Create and record drum beats with high-quality sampled sounds. Utilize a sequencer to build patterns, play along with your music library, and export your creations as audio files. Customize drum kits and apply effects for professional-sounding results.

Highlights
  • High-quality stereo sampled drum sounds
  • Sequencer for creating drum patterns
  • Live performance recording
  • Export recordings as audio files (AAC/WAVE)
  • Built-in reverb and compression effects
  • Customizable drum kits
  • Play along with music library
Features
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Note: This free version is supported by ads. To remove advertisements, either use the in-app purchase or buy Rhythm Pad Pro from the App Store. Play drums and compose beats using high-quality, professionally sampled drum kits with Rhythm Pad. Create drum recordings by tapping on the pads or using the sequencer and export them as audio files. Play drums along with the songs from your Media Library and Apple Music. Rhythm Pad is the smartest way to play drums on your mobile device. Introducing the Sequencer Quickly put together drum patterns of up to 8 bars using the sequencer. You can also record your live performance directly on to the sequencer and edit your sequence to your liking. Save your sequences and export them as audio files. Top features of Rhythm Pad • High-quality stereo sampled sounds with maximum polyphony. • Realistic Open and Closed Hi-Hats function. • Recording feature - Record by playing on the pads or create new patterns using the sequencer. • Quantization - Fix imprecisions during recording by enabling the quantization feature. • Export your recordings as audio files (AAC or WAVE) and use it in other audio applications. • Apply built-in reverb and compression effects to process the drum sounds. • Custom drum kits - Create new drum kits with sounds from other factory drum kits. • Smart Levels - Pads sound louder at the center and softer at the edges. • Optimized layout for maximum playability on iOS devices. • Precise metronome powered by the Metronome M1 engine. • Configure the volume level of individual pads. • Rearrange pad positions to your preference. Follow Rhythm Pad on Twitter for updates: @JSplashApps (https://twitter.com/jsplashapps) Like Rhythm Pad page on Facebook: https://facebook.com/rhythmpad

Screenshots

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC4 screens
Rhythm Pad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC at none against Rhythm Pad's shown. EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 320) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Rhythm Pad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC against 4.5 for Rhythm Pad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 320 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC's written reviews are positive against 75% of Rhythm Pad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC ships an update every 3 months, Rhythm Pad every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC versus Rhythm Pad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyBeats Drum Machine MPCRhythm Pad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better4.5 (320 ratings)
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews75.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better320
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian InksterBijoy Thangaraj

Customer experience

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC

All ratings1,219 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative17.4%

Rhythm Pad

All ratings316 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral11.2%
Negative13.5%

User reviews

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Wide variety of sounds
  • 🔊 High-quality audio
  • 💡 Helpful tutorial
  • 🚀 Responsive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 📺 Poor visual design
  • 🔊 Limited sound selection

Rhythm Pad

From 320 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🥁 Great drum samples
  • 👍 Responsive and easy to use
  • 🎶 Ability to play along with music
  • 🎮 Fun and enjoyable experience
  • 📝 Good for practice and recording

Room to improve

  • 📢 Aggressive ads and notifications
  • 🔇 Sound issues (disappearing sound, low volume)
  • 🐛 Bugs and performance problems
  • 🔌 Latency issues

Bugs and requests

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Metronome not working
  • Timing issues with recorded beats
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save custom beats
  • Import own audio samples
  • Tempo and time signature controls
  • MIDI support
  • More sound packs and genres

Rhythm Pad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup after purchasing the pro version
  • Ads still show up even after purchasing the pro version
  • Music playback issues when using the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to import custom drum samples
  • More drum kits and sound options
  • Support for additional time signatures
  • Improved recording and overdubbing features
  • Option to adjust individual pad volumes

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC

Subscriptions1
  • PRO 12 Month Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • 1 Month Studio Pass$0.99
  • 12 Month Studio Pass$4.99
1 purchases

Rhythm Pad

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro Version$9.99

Questions

Is EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC free?
EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rhythm Pad free?
Rhythm Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC or Rhythm Pad?
EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC is rated higher. EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Rhythm Pad averages 4.5 from 320 ratings.
Do EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC or Rhythm Pad have ads?
Rhythm Pad shows ads; EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC does not.
Which is updated more often, EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC or Rhythm Pad?
EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC ships an update every 3 months, and Rhythm Pad every 2 months. Most recently, EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC was updated on October 20, 2026 and Rhythm Pad on October 20, 2026.

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