# Rhythm Pad vs Classic Drum

The clearest difference is update cadence: Classic Drum at weekly against Rhythm Pad's every 2 months. Classic Drum also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 320). Rhythm Pad's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rhythm Pad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Classic Drum sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Rhythm Pad against 4.5 for Classic Drum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Drum has 2K ratings behind it against 320, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Rhythm Pad's written reviews are positive against 63% of Classic Drum's.

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, Classic Drum weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rhythm Pad | Classic Drum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad/id504321020/reviews)** | [4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-drum-electronic-drums/id1269701118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 320 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) | [KOLB SISTEMAS - EIRELI](https://appshunter.io/developer/550920932) |

## What reviewers say

### Rhythm Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad/id504321020)

Create and record drum beats with high-quality sampled sounds. Utilize a sequencer to build patterns, play along with your music library, and export your creations as audio files. Customize drum kits and apply effects for professional-sounding results.

**Highlights:** High-quality stereo sampled drum sounds, Sequencer for creating drum patterns, Live performance recording, Export recordings as audio files (AAC/WAVE), Built-in reverb and compression effects, Customizable drum kits, Play along with music library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥁 Great drum samples
- 👍 Responsive and easy to use
- 🎶 Ability to play along with music
- 🎮 Fun and enjoyable experience
- 📝 Good for practice and recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Aggressive ads and notifications
- 🔇 Sound issues (disappearing sound, low volume)
- 🐛 Bugs and performance problems
- 🔌 Latency issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup after purchasing the pro version
- Ads still show up even after purchasing the pro version
- Music playback issues when using the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to import custom drum samples
- More drum kits and sound options
- Support for additional time signatures
- Improved recording and overdubbing features
- Option to adjust individual pad volumes


### Classic Drum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-drum-electronic-drums/id1269701118)

Learn and play drums on your smartphone or tablet with a wide variety of instruments and lessons. Customize your drum set, record your performances, and share them with friends. Ideal for both beginners and experienced players looking for a portable drumming solution.

**Highlights:** Over 100 drum lessons, Realistic 3D drum kits, Customizable drum sets, Studio-quality audio, Export recordings to MP3, Share performances on social media, MIDI support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Version - 3 Days Free | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| half-yearly subscription | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Version | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Fun and cool sounds
- 🤗 Helps with anxiety and relaxation
- 👍 Great for drummers and non-drummers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads and paywalls
- 🔇 Audio issues like lag and delay
- 🤯 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with downloading certain drum sets
- App crashing or not opening after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more drum options and sounds
- Improve integration with music apps
- Add ability to hide the menu bar


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rhythm Pad free?

Rhythm Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Classic Drum free?

Classic Drum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rhythm Pad or Classic Drum?

Rhythm Pad is rated higher. Rhythm Pad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Classic Drum averages 4.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do Rhythm Pad or Classic Drum have ads?

Both Rhythm Pad and Classic Drum show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rhythm Pad or Classic Drum?

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, and Classic Drum weekly. Most recently, Rhythm Pad was updated on October 29, 2026 and Classic Drum on October 29, 2026.

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