Comparison

Rhythm Pad vs Tap2Beat

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

Head to head
About

Rhythm Pad

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
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Note: This free version is supported by ads. To remove advertisements, either use the in-app purchase or buy Rhythm Pad Pro from the App Store. 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

Tap2Beat

Create music with this intuitive drum machine app. Explore diverse sound packs, tap pads to craft beat loops, and record your own tracks. Ideal for aspiring beat makers of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • High-quality sound packs
  • 24 drum pads
  • Beat loop creation
  • Track recording
  • Built-in metronome
  • Sequencer
Features
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Tap2Beat is a drum machine app that empowers you to unlock your creativity and transform your ideas into awesome tracks. Making music has never been so easy. Choose from a variety of high-quality sound packs from our presets library, tap drum pads, create beat loops, and record your own tracks. Tap2Beat allows you to become a real Beat Maker and produce amazing beats in a matter of minutes! Test your sense of rhythm and create the music that you like at any place! Features: – Awesome sound packs in different genres – 24 pads in two soundboards – Built-in metronome for assisting in rhythm training – BPM counter to help with beat matching – Sequencer for better beat making experience – The ability to record and share your beats – Suitable for both beginners and advanced beat-makers Download the app now and enjoy the entire process of music production. Create popular tracks that will reshape the music industry! Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: – Free trial period is provided – 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. The cost depends on the selected plan – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period – Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription The following subscription plans are available (price may vary depending on location): • 1 week subscription with 3-day trial version – 7.99 US$ By using Tap2Beat, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://tap2play.me/tap2beat/privacy/ http://tap2play.me/tap2beat/terms/

Screenshots

Rhythm Pad4 screens
Tap2Beat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Rhythm Pad at free with in-app purchases against Tap2Beat's subscription. Rhythm Pad also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 52%). Tap2Beat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Rhythm Pad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tap2Beat sells 1 in-app purchase, 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 — 4.5 for Rhythm Pad against 4.5 for Tap2Beat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 316 and 641 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Rhythm Pad's written reviews are positive against 52% of Tap2Beat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, Tap2Beat monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rhythm Pad versus Tap2Beat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythm PadTap2Beat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (316 ratings)4.5 (641 ratings)
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings316641 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBijoy ThangarajAscella Apps

Customer experience

Rhythm Pad

All ratings316 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral11.2%
Negative13.5%

Tap2Beat

All ratings641 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative48.4%

Bugs and requests

Rhythm Pad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Tap2Beat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rhythm Pad

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro Version$9.99
1 purchases

Tap2Beat

Subscriptions1
  • 1 week UNLIMITED Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days

Questions

Is Rhythm Pad free?
Rhythm Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap2Beat free?
Tap2Beat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rhythm Pad or Tap2Beat?
Rhythm Pad and Tap2Beat are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 316 and 641 ratings respectively.
Do Rhythm Pad or Tap2Beat have ads?
Rhythm Pad shows ads; Tap2Beat does not.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm Pad or Tap2Beat?
Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, and Tap2Beat monthly. Most recently, Rhythm Pad was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tap2Beat on September 23, 2026.

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