# Rhythm Pad vs Real Percussion

Rhythm Pad and Real Percussion both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Rhythm Pad's written reviews are positive against 53% of Real Percussion's. Rhythm Pad also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Real Percussion's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 321). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rhythm Pad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Real Percussion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Rhythm Pad against 4.4 for Real Percussion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Percussion has 1.7K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Rhythm Pad's written reviews are positive against 53% of Real Percussion's.

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, Real Percussion every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rhythm Pad | Real Percussion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad/id504321020/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-percussion-kit-drum-pads/id791157337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 321 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) | [KOLB SISTEMAS - EIRELI](https://appshunter.io/developer/550920932) |

## 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


### Real Percussion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-percussion-kit-drum-pads/id791157337)

Learn to play a wide variety of percussion instruments on your smartphone or tablet. This app offers video lessons, loops, and realistic sounds to help you master drumming and develop musical skills. Practice quietly anywhere, anytime, and share your performances with others.

**Highlights:** Over 100 drum lessons, Realistic 3D percussion kits, Wide variety of instruments, Studio-quality audio, Export recordings to MP3, Share performances on social media, MIDI support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Version - 3 Days Free | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version (6 months) | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Version (1 year) | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use
- 🎨 Wide variety of instruments
- 👍 Easy to play
- 🎶 Helps with music creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tuning issues with certain instruments (e.g. tenors, timbales)
- 🔊 Some sounds not realistic or off-beat
- 💰 Too many ads, subscription required to remove them
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with other apps (e.g. GarageBand)

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect positioning of tenor drums
- Latency issues when playing
- Glitches causing incorrect drum sounds to play

**Requested features**

- Add more instrument options (e.g. timpani, buffalo drum)
- Implement MIDI support for integration with other apps
- Add loop/pattern recording functionality
- Improve tuning and realism of drum sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rhythm Pad free?

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

### Is Real Percussion free?

Real Percussion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rhythm Pad or Real Percussion?

Rhythm Pad is rated higher. Rhythm Pad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Real Percussion averages 4.4 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Rhythm Pad or Real Percussion have ads?

Both Rhythm Pad and Real Percussion show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rhythm Pad or Real Percussion?

Rhythm Pad ships an update every 2 months, and Real Percussion every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rhythm Pad was updated on November 6, 2026 and Real Percussion on November 6, 2026.

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