# Rhythm Pad vs Bongo Beats

The clearest difference is rating: Rhythm Pad at 4.5 against Bongo Beats's 3.9. Rhythm Pad also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 56%) and ratings volume (316 vs 15). Bongo Beats's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rhythm Pad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bongo Beats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rhythm Pad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm Pad has 316 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Rhythm Pad's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bongo Beats's.

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, Bongo Beats every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rhythm Pad | Bongo Beats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad/id504321020/reviews)** | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-beats/id523481353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **3.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) | [Software-Kitchen](https://appshunter.io/developer/494057596) |

## 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


### Bongo Beats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-beats/id523481353)

Create your own music with realistic bongo drum sounds. Record, loop, and play back your beats with fun accompaniment options. Optimized for a high-quality audio experience.

**Highlights:** High-quality bongo drum sounds, Retina display optimized drums, Record and playback beats, Looping feature, Four fun accompaniment sounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bongo Beats - No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rhythm Pad free?

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

### Is Bongo Beats free?

Bongo Beats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rhythm Pad or Bongo Beats?

Rhythm Pad is rated higher. Rhythm Pad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Bongo Beats averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Rhythm Pad or Bongo Beats have ads?

Rhythm Pad shows ads; Bongo Beats does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rhythm Pad or Bongo Beats?

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, and Bongo Beats every 9 days. Most recently, Rhythm Pad was updated on October 2, 2026 and Bongo Beats on September 18, 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.*