# Rhythm Pad vs SUPER PADS LIGHTS

The clearest difference is update cadence: SUPER PADS LIGHTS at every 3 weeks against Rhythm Pad's every 2 months. SUPER PADS LIGHTS also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 321) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rhythm Pad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SUPER PADS LIGHTS sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.5 for Rhythm Pad against 4.7 for SUPER PADS LIGHTS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SUPER PADS LIGHTS has 2.8K ratings behind it against 321, 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 79% of SUPER PADS LIGHTS's.

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, SUPER PADS LIGHTS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rhythm Pad | SUPER PADS LIGHTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad/id504321020/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-pads-lights-launchpad/id1347371400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 321 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) | [Full Time Enterprise, SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608312127) |

## 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


### SUPER PADS LIGHTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-pads-lights-launchpad/id1347371400)

Create your own remixes and add dynamic light effects to each pad. This app offers an easy-to-use audio editor with multitouch capabilities and synchronizing lights that follow sound duration. Import your own audio files and share your musical creations.

**Highlights:** Create remixes, Customizable light effects, Multitouch support, Synchronized lighting, Easy audio editor, Import device audio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $2.49 | per month |
| Super Pads Ligths PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Super Pads Ligths PRO | $17.49 | per month |
| Skin Pixel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Polished | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin 3D | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Launchpad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Cover | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Paper | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for beginners
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Awesome lights and visuals
- 🎶 Variety of songs
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔊 Weird audio issues
- 🔒 Paid features locked behind subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📱 Difficult to use on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Launchpad not connecting properly
- Saving projects causes crashes
- Buttons not responding correctly
- Lights not syncing with audio

**Requested features**

- Add more songs and genres
- Improve kit creation and customization
- Add support for more launchpad models
- Implement a search function for community kits
- Allow importing songs from other sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rhythm Pad free?

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

### Is SUPER PADS LIGHTS free?

SUPER PADS LIGHTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rhythm Pad or SUPER PADS LIGHTS?

SUPER PADS LIGHTS is rated higher. Rhythm Pad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while SUPER PADS LIGHTS averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Rhythm Pad or SUPER PADS LIGHTS have ads?

Both Rhythm Pad and SUPER PADS LIGHTS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rhythm Pad or SUPER PADS LIGHTS?

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, and SUPER PADS LIGHTS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rhythm Pad was updated on November 1, 2026 and SUPER PADS LIGHTS on October 29, 2026.

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