Comparison

Rhythm Pad vs Unmetronome

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

Unmetronome

Features
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The all-in-one companion for music learners. Listen, transcribe, annotate, and play — everything on one device. One-time purchase, no subscriptions. Listen & slow down: - Slow songs down and change keys without losing quality - On-device stem separation: vocals, drums, instruments - Spectrogram view to aid chord and solo transcription - Audio freeze for difficult harmony - Detect non-standard tuning and convert to standard - Markers and quick-jump play-head Read & annotate scores: - View PDF and image scores - Freehand ink, highlights, and text annotations - Save and share annotated scores Transcribe & sequence: - Multi-track step sequencer with rhythm and melodic voices - Multi-voice editing with per-voice mute, solo, and volume - Selection editing across voices and measures: copy, move, delete - Chord input with comping patterns - Rich playing articulations - Auto-save and auto-backup - Export editable song files or playable audio Train your ear: - Solfege singing of melodies - Movable do or fixed do Practice with confidence: - Metronome with subdivisions, swing, polyrhythm, tap tempo - Record the metronome with your playing - Practice statistics and streaks - Presets and playlists - Tuner with guitar and bass modes, real-time pitch detection Play & compose: - Multi-touch polyphonic keyboard - Custom instrument import (SoundFont) - MIDI keyboard input Make it yours: - Multiple themes to match your mood Built by a group of music lovers who longed for a comprehensive music companion. We listen carefully to feedback and continuously improve — please share your thoughts.

Screenshots

Rhythm Pad4 screens
Unmetronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Unmetronome at none against Rhythm Pad's shown. Unmetronome also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Rhythm Pad's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price 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 Unmetronome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, Unmetronome every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rhythm Pad versus Unmetronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythm PadUnmetronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (321 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings321 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBijoy ThangarajZhang Dai

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

Unmetronome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rhythm Pad

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

Unmetronome

One-time3
  • Practice (One-time Purchase)$4.99
  • Pro (Upgrade)$5.99
  • Pro (One-time Purchase)$9.99

Questions

Is Rhythm Pad free?
Rhythm Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unmetronome free?
Unmetronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rhythm Pad or Unmetronome have ads?
Rhythm Pad shows ads; Unmetronome does not.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm Pad or Unmetronome?
Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, and Unmetronome every 3 days. Most recently, Rhythm Pad was updated on November 6, 2026 and Unmetronome on October 30, 2026.

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