# Rhythm Pad vs Viola Sight

The clearest difference is rating: Rhythm Pad at 4.5 against Viola Sight's 1.0. Rhythm Pad also leads on ratings volume (321 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Viola Sight's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 Viola Sight 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm Pad has 321 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rhythm Pad | Viola Sight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad/id504321020/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viola-sight-read-studio/id6804263348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) | [Brandon Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804257965) |

## 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


### Viola Sight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viola-sight-read-studio/id6804263348)

This app helps viola players improve sight-reading skills and intonation. It uses real-time audio pitch detection to provide instant feedback and offers various training modes to build reflexes and muscle memory.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio pitch detection, String-by-string and finger isolation training, Customizable scales and key signatures, Targeted position shifting practice, Adjustable note counts, Intonation target settings, Live visual guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viola Sight-Read Studio | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rhythm Pad free?

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

### Is Viola Sight free?

Viola Sight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rhythm Pad or Viola Sight?

Rhythm Pad is rated higher. Rhythm Pad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Viola Sight averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rhythm Pad or Viola Sight have ads?

Rhythm Pad shows ads; Viola Sight does not.

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