Comparison

Metronome with Player vs Drum Pad Machine

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

Head to head
About

Metronome with Player

Practice music with a metronome and audio playback simultaneously. Adjust tempo, rhythm patterns, and beat sounds. Features a music player with speed conversion and customizable backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous metronome and audio playback
  • 16 rhythm patterns
  • Adjustable BPM (30-240)
  • Music speed conversion (50-200%)
  • Customizable backgrounds
  • Tap BPM setting
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This app can play a metronome and an audio file simultaneously. For example, you can check the rhythm of your favorite song with the metronome. The metronome part can graphically check various patterns. It uses note for each beat, and has plain design intuitively. [ Metronome ] 16 Rhythm Patterns * 1/Beat - 4/Beat * Son (3 : 2, 2 : 3) * Rumba (3 : 2, 2 : 3) * Son (3 : 2, 2 : 3) 6/8 * Rumba (3 : 2, 2 : 3) 6/8 * 6/8 * Samba (Partido Alto) * Bossa * Shuffle - Beat number ranges 2-8. (in the case of 1/Beat - 4/Beat) Setting of each beat - Switch note (rest) for rest (note) by tapping note. - Each note selects 2 patterns of beat sounds. BPM ranges 30-240. Set BPM by Tap. (Set beat sound ON/OFF by Tap.) Select many kinds of beat sounds. (16 sets, 32 types) [ Set List ] Each list parameter has BPM, pattern, beat number. Change the list at top screen. [ Other ] Music player - It is possible to simultaneously play music and metronome in the device. - Speed conversion of music. (50~200%) Select background color or image. (16 types) ================================================ Note : The song files that can be selected in the music player are listed under [Library] > [Downloaded] > [Songs] in the Apple's app "Music". This app can't read songs of the following formats. - Songs from iCloud, iTunes Match - Songs that are protected by digital copyright (DRM) ================================================

About

Drum Pad Machine

Create professional-quality music and unique tracks with a variety of styles and sound packs. Utilize instruments, FX, and sequencing for creative sound design. Learn through beat school lessons and share your creations instantly.

Highlights
  • Multiple music styles (Hip-hop, Trap, House, etc.)
  • Professional sound packs
  • Drum and Piano instruments
  • Sequencing with tempo and EQ
  • Beat School lessons
  • Quick music sharing
Features
Currently charting
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Make your own music like a pro. Create sick beats, perfect and perform unique tracks! Features: • Great variety of music styles: Hip-hop, Drum & Bass, Trap, Dubstep, House, and many others; • Unique sound packs. Get access to professional-quality audio samples created by professional musicians and DJs; • Instruments & FX. Use Drum & Piano for creative sound designs; • Sequencing. Get studio effects including Tempo Regulation and EQ; • Beat School. Try the lessons for each sound pack to improvise freely; • Quick sharing. Share your music with the world. Enjoy this powerful, yet easy-to-use tool to get the best music experience! Drum Pad Machine Premium Drum Pad Machine Premium Subscription allows you to unlock all the sound packs, get new releases, and remove ads. Choose from different subscription options. Payment will be charged to Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Apple ID Account Settings. For more information please visit the link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039. Unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when a user decides to subscribe. EULA: https://easybrain.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://easybrain.com/policy.html

Screenshots

Metronome with Player4 screens
Drum Pad Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Drum Pad Machine at 675K against Metronome with Player's 9. Drum Pad Machine also leads on chart position (#170 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Metronome with Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drum Pad Machine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 Metronome with Player against 4.6 for Drum Pad Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Pad Machine has 675K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 63% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome with Player ships an update every 2 months, Drum Pad Machine every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Metronome with Player versus Drum Pad Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome with PlayerDrum Pad Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better4.6 (675K ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews63.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9675K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#170 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.Easybrain Ltd

Customer experience

Metronome with Player

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Drum Pad Machine

All ratings674,050 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews2,304 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative28.3%

Bugs and requests

Metronome with Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Drum Pad Machine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings sometimes stop unexpectedly
  • Difficulty registering multiple button presses simultaneously
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a search function to find specific beats
  • Allow users to create and share their own custom beats
  • Implement a pause/resume feature for recordings
  • Provide more granular control over tempo and timing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metronome with Player

One-time1
  • Always remove banner ads.$2.99
5 purchases

Drum Pad Machine

Subscriptions5
  • Drum Pad Machine Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Music Beat Maker Premium7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Drum Pad Machine Pro - Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Beatmaker Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Drum Pad Machine Pro - Annual$46.991 Year

Questions

Is Metronome with Player free?
Metronome with Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drum Pad Machine free?
Drum Pad Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metronome with Player or Drum Pad Machine?
Metronome with Player is rated higher. Metronome with Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Drum Pad Machine averages 4.6 from 675K ratings.
Do Metronome with Player or Drum Pad Machine have ads?
Both Metronome with Player and Drum Pad Machine show ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome with Player or Drum Pad Machine?
Metronome with Player ships an update every 2 months, and Drum Pad Machine every 3 months. Most recently, Metronome with Player was updated on October 29, 2026 and Drum Pad Machine on November 1, 2026.

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