# Metronome with Player vs Drum Pad Machine

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome with Player | Drum Pad Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-with-player/id438914987/reviews)** | [4.6 (675K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **675K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **63.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 10 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loop-Sessions.LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414215366) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronome with Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-with-player/id438914987)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Always remove banner ads. | $2.99 | one-time |


### Drum Pad Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Music Beat Maker Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Beatmaker Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Annual | $46.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Incredible music-making experience
- 👍 Easy to learn and use
- 🎶 Wide variety of music genres and beats
- 🎓 Helpful tutorials and lessons
- 🎧 High-quality sound samples

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and repetitive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- ⏱️ Lessons and tutorials move too fast

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*