Comparison

Rhythm Pad Pro vs Salome

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

Head to head
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

About

Salome

This app lets you record or import sounds, transform them into seamless loops, and play them polyphonically using MPE or MIDI controllers. It offers a fast workflow with onscreen keypads and MPE/MIDI input/output for creative sound manipulation.

Highlights
  • Record or import sounds
  • Create seamless loops
  • Polyphonic MPE/MIDI playback
  • Onscreen MPE keypads
  • Latch mode for fader control
  • AUv3 plugin for iOS and macOS
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Salome is a tool for recording (or importing) sounds, turning them into seamless loops, and then polyphonically play them using MPE or MIDI. CONTROL: The onscreen keypads can be latched, turning them into 2-dimensional faders for controlling various modulations. Additionally, software and hardware MPE controllers can be used (or normal MIDI, in a pinch). WORKFLOW: The entire process from sampling to playing was designed to be a fast and fluid as possible. Speed > features. UNIVERSAL: AUv3 plugins for iOS (iPhone, iPad) and MacOS (ARM, Intel) are included*. - Full Audio Unit compatibility (note that not all hosts support all AU features) - Built-in MPE keypads for multidimensional onscreen control - MPE/MIDI input and output from the Audio Unit, so you can record your performance or even control other MPE synths - 12 mode filter, based on the Oberheim Xpander design - Latch-mode lets you play the instrument using faders - Basic standalone mode included (for connectivity use the AU plugin) - Record or import sounds (WAV, AIF, MP3) and instantly play them as a polyphonic instrument - Effortless seamless loops using the non-destructive X-Fade feature Find the user manual on ruismaker.com * not all MacOS DAWs fully support Audio Unit plugins. This is not a VST plugin.

Screenshots

Rhythm Pad Pro4 screens
Salome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Salome at 4.7 against Rhythm Pad Pro's 4.2. Salome also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and price ($7.99 vs $9.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

Rhythm Pad Pro costs $9.99 and Salome $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Salome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 30 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm Pad Pro ships an update every 3 months, Salome every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rhythm Pad Pro versus Salome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythm Pad ProSalome
Price$9.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.2 (63 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBijoy ThangarajBram Bos

Customer experience

Rhythm Pad Pro

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

Salome

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

Bugs and requests

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

Salome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rhythm Pad Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Salome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rhythm Pad Pro free?
Rhythm Pad Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Salome free?
Salome costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rhythm Pad Pro or Salome?
Salome is rated higher. Rhythm Pad Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Salome averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do Rhythm Pad Pro or Salome have ads?
Neither Rhythm Pad Pro nor Salome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm Pad Pro or Salome?
Rhythm Pad Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Salome every 9 days. Most recently, Rhythm Pad Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Salome on November 2, 2026.

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