Comparison

iSequence HD vs Rhythm Pad Pro

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

Head to head
About

iSequence HD

Create professional music on your iPad with an intuitive 8-track sequencer, a vast library of instruments, and flexible mixing with DSP effects. Record, edit, and arrange loops, beats, and melodies in real-time, controlling every aspect of your music project.

Highlights
  • 8-track sequencer
  • 160+ built-in instruments
  • Custom instrument sampler
  • Real-time recording and automation
  • Step sequencer and FX editor
  • Flexible mixer with DSP effects
  • Wi-Fi file sharing
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iSequence is a long-running iPad music app appreciated for its speed, simplicity, and distinctive workflow. Build beats, melodies, and arrangements with an intuitive 8-track sequencer with 32-step patterns, shape sounds with its sampler, and mix everything with flexible DSP effects. Whether you are sketching loops or building full tracks, iSequence keeps music creation direct and hands-on. FAST, FLUID WORKFLOW Create patterns, record parts in real time, and edit them without interrupting playback. Switch between tracks, instruments, step sequencing, and automation as you build your song. iSequence is built for sketching ideas quickly, jamming with loops, and arranging complete tracks in a simple, focused environment. INSTRUMENTS • 160 built-in instruments, including acoustic sounds, drum kits, pads, leads, sweeps, and ambient textures • Additional sound banks available in the BankShop • Play with the on-screen piano keyboard or drum pads • Create custom instruments with the built-in sampler • Supports CoreMIDI and MIDI instruments REAL-TIME RECORDING AND AUTOMATION • Record notes as you play • Change tracks and instruments during playback • Use the metronome and slowdown mode for easier recording • Record parameter changes in real time STEP SEQUENCER • 8 tracks with FX curve editing • 32 steps per row / pattern • Instruments are not tied to tracks, allowing flexible sequencing and layering • Edit notes with the piano keyboard, drum pads, and other controls • Adjust note duration, panning, velocity, and gliss • Copy, paste, move, and transpose patterns and selections • Arrange patterns into full song structures MIXER AND EFFECTS • Adjust tempo, master volume, and shuffle • Mute, solo, and set levels for each track • Route tracks to 5 configurable effect channels • Includes Filter, Reverb, Flanger, Delay, Ring Modulator, EQ, Lo-Fi Crusher, Live Looper, and Distortion SAMPLER • Import, record, or paste samples to build custom instruments • Edit loop points, ADSR envelope, and sample mapping • Slice loops and synchronize them to tempo automatically FILE SHARING • Export songs as HSQ, MIDI, or WAV • Import samples and presets • Copy tracks to the audio clipboard • Import HSQ songs

About

Rhythm Pad Pro

Create and record drum beats with high-quality sampled sounds. Utilize a sequencer to build patterns or record live performances, then export your creations as audio files. Play along with your music library for practice or inspiration.

Highlights
  • High-quality sampled drum sounds
  • Sequencer for pattern creation
  • Live performance recording
  • Audio export (AAC, WAVE)
  • Built-in reverb and compression
  • Customizable drum kits
  • Play along with music library
Features
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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

Rhythm Pad Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iSequence HD at Free against Rhythm Pad Pro's $9.99. Rhythm Pad Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

iSequence HD is free to download; Rhythm Pad Pro costs $9.99 up front. iSequence HD sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Rhythm Pad Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for iSequence HD against 4.2 for Rhythm Pad Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 63 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of iSequence HD's written reviews are positive against 83% of Rhythm Pad Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iSequence HD versus Rhythm Pad Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSequence HDRhythm Pad Pro
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.2 (33 ratings)4.2 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews83.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3363 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeepStreetBijoy Thangaraj

Customer experience

iSequence HD

All ratings32 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative14.4%

Rhythm Pad Pro

All ratings63 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews268 reviews
Positive83.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative7.5%

User reviews

iSequence HD

From 33 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful sequencer
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Great sound quality
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🎶 Excellent for music creation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔇 Limited audio export options
  • 🔒 Lack of Audiobus/Inter-App Audio support
  • 🔢 Limited track count
  • 🔀 Difficulty with time signatures and polyrhythms

Rhythm Pad Pro

From 63 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome sound quality
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Responsive pads
  • 👍 Great for practice and jamming
  • 🚀 Supports playing along with music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes with certain drum kits
  • 🔒 No MIDI export or customization options
  • 💡 Needs more drum kit variety
  • 💡 Ability to mix and match drum sounds

Bugs and requests

iSequence HD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup or during use
  • Issues with sample loading and playback
  • Inconsistent behavior with certain features
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Expanded track count
  • More effects and sound design capabilities
  • Audiobus and Inter-App Audio integration
  • Improved sample import and management
  • Support for more time signatures and rhythms
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  • Ability to save and load full projects

Rhythm Pad Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when trying to use certain drum kits
  • Inconsistent volume levels across drum sounds

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more drum kits, including jazz, Latin, and electronic
  • Ability to customize drum kits by mixing and matching sounds
  • MIDI export and integration with other music apps
  • Recording and looping capabilities

In-app purchases

8 purchases

iSequence HD

One-time8
  • Funny farm bank$1.99
  • Chiptunes bank$1.99
  • Acoustic bank$2.99
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  • Electro/house bank$2.99
  • Trance waves$2.99
  • Loops vol.1$2.99
  • Loops vol.2$2.99
  • Beat elements bank$2.99
None

Rhythm Pad Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSequence HD free?
iSequence HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rhythm Pad Pro free?
Rhythm Pad Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSequence HD or Rhythm Pad Pro?
Rhythm Pad Pro is rated higher. iSequence HD averages 4.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Rhythm Pad Pro averages 4.2 from 63 ratings.
Do iSequence HD or Rhythm Pad Pro have ads?
Neither iSequence HD nor Rhythm Pad Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSequence HD or Rhythm Pad Pro?
iSequence HD ships an update every 3 months, and Rhythm Pad Pro every 3 months. Most recently, iSequence HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rhythm Pad Pro on October 30, 2026.

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