Comparison

Paiste vs Rec'n'Share

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

Head to head
About

Paiste

Explore a comprehensive catalog of cymbals with sound files and detailed descriptions. Discover featured artists and their setups, stay updated with the latest news, and easily find nearby stores using the GPS locator.

Highlights
  • Latest news updates
  • Full cymbal catalog with sound files
  • Featured artist setups
  • GPS store locator
  • Social media integration
Features
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Welcome to the vast world of Paiste Cymbals! The Paiste App provides you with immediate access to the latest product or artist news, the hottest featured artists and their set-ups, all Paiste cymbal information including sound files, and connects you to our social media platforms including our Youtube Video Channel. In addition the app features an improved GPS driven engine to locate the closest Paiste Store to your location. Plug into the world of Paiste Cymbals today! Features: News – immediately updated news content pulled from the official Paiste website Cymbals – intuitive interface for viewing all Paiste Cymbals, listen to cymbal sound files, review the detailed sound descriptions Artists – review the set-ups of all featured Paiste Artists (bi-monthly updated) Stores – easily locate the closest Paiste Store to your current location

About

Rec'n'Share

Record and edit high-quality music performance videos with audio from your device and songs from your library. Enhance practice sessions with tempo control and track separation. Share your creations easily on popular social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Record audio and video with songs
  • Connect compatible Yamaha instruments
  • Edit and balance audio tracks
  • Adjust song tempo and repeat sections
  • Separate audio tracks for practice
  • Share performances to social media
Features
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Rec'n'Share allows you to record audio and video along with songs from your music library and then share your performances with the world. It digitally enhances the way you practice, record and perform music. Produce high-quality performance videos easily. Connect a compatible Yamaha instrument to your smart phone/tablet (*1) to simultaneously record video from your phone’s camera, stereo digital audio from your Yamaha product and stereo backing tracks from your music library (*2) (*3). After recording, use the app’s editing functions to trim and balance the tracks. Enrich your practice. Pick a song from your music library and the app’s tempo detection lets you add a click, change the tempo and select sections to repeat. It’s practice made perfect. The Audio Track Separation function, available in Version 3, allows you to adjust the volume of specific tracks (vocals, drums, bass, etc.) of your favorite songs. Enjoy practicing and recording more with your favorite songs in the background. Share with the world! You can upload your finished performances to YouTube / Facebook / Dropbox / Instagram etc (*4). Whether you’re uploading YouTube covers or collaborating on recording original songs, Rec'n'Share lets you share your music with people all over the world ! (*1) Please check your local Yamaha web site for compatible instruments and connections. (*2) DRM protected data can’t be played by the App. (*3) It is also possible to record only your performances without backing tracks. (*4) The data uploaded to SNS is limited to your own original songs, sound sources, or those licensed from right holders. https://www.youtube.com/music_policies https://www.facebook.com/help/1020633957973118?helpref=hc_global_nav https://help.instagram.com/126382350847838

Screenshots

Paiste4 screens
Rec'n'Share4 screens

Verdict

The call

Paiste and Rec'n'Share both sit at 2.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Paiste's written reviews are positive against 20% of Rec'n'Share's. Paiste also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Rec'n'Share's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (162 vs 13). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for Paiste against 2.5 for Rec'n'Share. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rec'n'Share has 162 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Paiste's written reviews are positive against 20% of Rec'n'Share's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paiste ships an update every 12 months, Rec'n'Share every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Paiste versus Rec'n'Share: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaisteRec'n'Share
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (13 ratings) — better2.5 (162 ratings)
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews — better20.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13162 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB465 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelvet Creative OfficeYamaha Corporation

Customer experience

Paiste

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral13.0%
Negative40.7%

Rec'n'Share

All ratings161 ratings
Positive29.2%
Neutral13.7%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews365 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral14.5%
Negative65.2%

Bugs and requests

Paiste

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rec'n'Share

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Unable to connect to Yamaha devices
  • Recorded audio and video out of sync
  • Metronome not working correctly
  • Issues with importing music from iTunes/Apple Music

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to manually adjust metronome and click
  • Support for more Yamaha drum modules
  • Integration with Spotify and other music services
  • Customizable video recording settings
  • Option to delete recorded songs
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  • Improved sync between audio and video

In-app purchases

None

Paiste

No in-app purchases

None

Rec'n'Share

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paiste free?
Paiste is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rec'n'Share free?
Rec'n'Share is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paiste or Rec'n'Share?
Paiste is rated higher. Paiste averages 2.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Rec'n'Share averages 2.5 from 162 ratings.
Do Paiste or Rec'n'Share have ads?
Neither Paiste nor Rec'n'Share shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paiste or Rec'n'Share?
Paiste ships an update every 12 months, and Rec'n'Share every 2 months. Most recently, Paiste was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rec'n'Share on November 2, 2026.

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