Comparison

Rhythm Pad vs Pocket Talkbox

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

Pocket Talkbox

Transform your music with a professional talkbox effect. This app allows you to mimic iconic vocal sounds by shaping the sound with your mouth. Explore multiple tones, customizable scales, and pitch bending for creative musical expression.

Highlights
  • 6 professional tones
  • Customizable scale presets
  • Pitch bend control
  • Vibrato effect
  • Key transposition up to two octaves
  • Mouth-shaped sound effects
Features
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Now you can sound like Daft Punk, Stevie Wonder, Frampton and Zapp! This is the pro version of Pocket Talkbox, featuring 6 tones, customizable scale presets, pitch bend, vibrato, and the ability to change keys up to two octaves higher or lower. ***If you have never used a talkbox before, be sure to watch the tutorial and try the lite version first*** HOW DOES IT WORK?!? Play a tune or a tone, pointing the speaker directly into your mouth. The SHAPE OF YOUR MOUTH creates the effect (not your voice). Start by giving the keyboard a wah-wah effect by mouthing (not speaking) "wah-wah-wah" over the speaker. PRO TIP: Point the SPEAKER (not the MICROPHONE) into your mouth while you play the notes. Move your mouth but do not use your voice! Please make an effort to understand how a talkbox works before saying it doesn't. Every musical instrument takes a certain amount of practice and this is one of them. Have fun! For additional info and full tutorials, please visit http://vbiliti.com/pockettalkbox

Screenshots

Rhythm Pad4 screens
Pocket Talkbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rhythm Pad at Free against Pocket Talkbox's $0.99. Rhythm Pad also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (75% vs 43%). Pocket Talkbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Rhythm Pad is free to download; Pocket Talkbox costs $0.99 up front. Rhythm Pad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocket Talkbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rhythm Pad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm Pad has 316 ratings behind it against 5, 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 43% of Pocket Talkbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Talkbox every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Rhythm Pad versus Pocket Talkbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythm PadPocket Talkbox
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (316 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better42.6% of reviews
Number of ratings316 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBijoy ThangarajVito Biliti

Customer experience

Rhythm Pad

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

Pocket Talkbox

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative50.8%

User reviews

Rhythm Pad

From 316 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🥁 Great drum samples
  • 👍 Responsive and easy to use
  • 🎶 Ability to play along with music
  • 🎮 Fun and enjoyable experience
  • 📝 Good for practice and recording

Room to improve

  • 📢 Aggressive ads and notifications
  • 🔇 Sound issues (disappearing sound, low volume)
  • 🐛 Bugs and performance problems
  • 🔌 Latency issues

Pocket Talkbox

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable to use
  • 💡 Unique concept and functionality
  • 💰 Good value for the price
  • 🎶 Great for covering songs
  • ✨ Makes users sound cool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not work for many users
  • 🎧 Sound only works with headphones
  • 🔊 No sound output from speakers
  • 📉 Poor design and explanation
  • 💸 Waste of money for some

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

Pocket Talkbox

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App does not make any noise
  • Sound does not play
  • Headphone glitch
  • Crashing on iPhone X
  • App force closes on iPhone 6
Show 8 more
  • App does not open
  • Crashes right away
  • Sound only works with headphones plugged in
  • Click on note-on
  • 音が出なくなった (Sound stopped coming out)
  • App closes upon opening on iPhone 5s/iOS 8.1.1
  • Keeps crashing on 5c
  • Does not work on iPhone X

Requested features

11 requests
  • Change the design to a wheel for easier note selection
  • Add a loop function for practicing tunes
  • Allow focusing on playing a tune and then looping it
  • Design the app to accommodate not looking at the screen
  • More notes available
Show 6 more
  • Ability to change octaves with a button tap
  • Individual note pitch control
  • Major and minor key options
  • Octave shifts
  • Bluetooth connectivity to external speakers
  • Inclusion of E-guitar sounds

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rhythm Pad

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro Version$9.99
None

Pocket Talkbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rhythm Pad free?
Rhythm Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Talkbox free?
Pocket Talkbox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rhythm Pad or Pocket Talkbox?
Rhythm Pad is rated higher. Rhythm Pad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Pocket Talkbox averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Rhythm Pad or Pocket Talkbox have ads?
Rhythm Pad shows ads; Pocket Talkbox does not.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm Pad or Pocket Talkbox?
Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, and Pocket Talkbox every 13 months. Most recently, Rhythm Pad was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pocket Talkbox on September 25, 2026.

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