Comparison

Rhythm Pad vs Cañar Stereo 97.3

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

Cañar Stereo 97.3

This radio station app broadcasts music and content for the Cañari community. It serves as the official radio for the people of Cañar, offering a dedicated listening experience.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Official station for Cañari
  • Music broadcasts
  • Community-focused content
Features
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Somos la Radio Oficial del pueblo Cañari, una estación hecho para UD

Screenshots

Rhythm Pad4 screens
Cañar Stereo 97.31 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cañar Stereo 97.3 at none against Rhythm Pad's 1. Cañar Stereo 97.3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Rhythm Pad's advantage is ratings volume (320 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cañar Stereo 97.3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cañar Stereo 97.3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm Pad has 320 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, Cañar Stereo 97.3 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rhythm Pad versus Cañar Stereo 97.3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythm PadCañar Stereo 97.3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (320 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings320 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBijoy ThangarajEdgar Morocho Gordillo

Customer experience

Rhythm Pad

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

Cañar Stereo 97.3

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cañar Stereo 97.3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rhythm Pad

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro Version$9.99
None

Cañar Stereo 97.3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rhythm Pad free?
Rhythm Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cañar Stereo 97.3 free?
Cañar Stereo 97.3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rhythm Pad or Cañar Stereo 97.3?
Cañar Stereo 97.3 is rated higher. Rhythm Pad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Cañar Stereo 97.3 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rhythm Pad or Cañar Stereo 97.3 have ads?
Rhythm Pad shows ads; Cañar Stereo 97.3 does not.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm Pad or Cañar Stereo 97.3?
Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, and Cañar Stereo 97.3 daily. Most recently, Rhythm Pad was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cañar Stereo 97.3 on October 21, 2026.

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