PercussionSS IA Vol.2 vs Timpani Pad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PercussionSS IA Vol.2
This music app offers a collection of 25 percussion instruments. It includes recording functionality to capture vocals or voice memos, with options to send recordings via email. Users can also play along with music from other apps.
- 25 percussion instruments
- Recording function
- Send recordings via email
- Play with other music apps
- iTunes file sharing support
- Scale display on keyboard
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PercussionSS IA Vol.2 is a music application that features 25 different percussion in one package. TingklikSS is a free application that also allows you to get other musical instruments through in-app purchases. Note: please find the details about each music instrument on our website. http://hdoapp.sakura.ne.jp/percussionssiav2_en.html Added the recording function! It picks the surrounding sounds as well, and you can use it in many different ways such as recording your vocals or creating a voice memo. You can also send the recorded data via email. Note that the maximum attachment size of an email depends on the iOS device you are using. Please contact your cell phone service provider for further information. * A 10 seconds recording is around 450 kB. - Support iTunes file sharing(http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4094?viewlocale=en_US) Added the play with other music app button on the right side of the record button (however, this disables the recording). For example, you can play along with your favorite songs on Music app. Now you can select the audio file format when recording. If you want to send a file via email, record at "22kHz / 8 bit" to reduce the file size. - Users who have a problem with the musical instrument app that doesn't make any sound. (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5137?viewlocale=en_US) - Display scale on keyboard - Support orientation - Record button / Play button / Stop button / Send the sound data via Email button - Support iTunes file sharing - Play with other music app button - Shows ads - Set Contents - TingklikSS(Free) Range: Slendro scale 2 octaves (11 keys) - AgogosSS(Paid) Range: C4-C6 2 octaves (25 keys) - CrotalesSS(Paid) Range: C3-E5 2.5 octaves (29 keys) - CarillonSS(Paid) Range: C3-C6 3 octaves (37 keys) - iPad, iPad mini Range: C4-C6 2 octaves (25 keys) - iPhone, iPod Touch - KalimbaSS(Paid) Range: B1-D4 2 octaves (17 keys) - MbiraSS(Paid) Range: G2-G5 3 octaves (21 keys) - WaterGlassSS(Paid) Range: C5-C7 2 octaves (25 keys) - SteelpanTP(Tenor Pan)(Paid) Range: C4-E6 2.5 octaves (29 keys) - SteelpanDS(Double Seconds Pans)(Paid) Range: F5-A#5 2.5 octaves (30 keys) - SteelpanTC(Triple Cello Pans)(Paid) Range:B2-C#5 2.5 octaves (27 keys) - TimpaniSS(Paid) Range:D1-G2 1.5 octaves (18 keys) - NaalSS(Paid) Range: 15 tones - DjembeSS(Paid) Range: 8 tones - BodhranSS(Paid) Range: 16 tones - CongaSS(Paid) Range: 4 tones - AtabaqueSS(Paid) Range: 16 tones - NaqqaraSS(Paid) Range: 8 tones - AshikoSS(Paid) Range: 16 tones - DholSS(Paid) Range: 28 tones - DumbekSS(Paid) Range: 17 tones - BendirSS(Paid) Range: 15 tones - CajonSS(Paid) Range: 3 tones - BongoSS(Paid) Range: 6 tones - DoiraSS(Paid) Range: 19 tones - TingklikSS_DoReMi(Paid) Range: C2-C4 2 octaves (25 keys)
Timpani Pad
Experience the realistic sound of a playable kettledrum instrument on your mobile device. Adjust dynamics, tune individual drums, and create rolls with this intuitive music app.
- Realistic timpani sound samples
- Adjustable dynamics (forte, mezzo-forte, piano)
- Selectable drum tuning
- Toggleable roll feature
- Standard four-timpani setup
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Timpani Pad is an app that lets you play the timpani on your phone. Features: - Realistic timpani sound: The app uses samples from four real timpani. - Dynamics: Choose between forte, mezzo-forte and piano. - Tuning: Select notes in each drum's range in a standard four-timpani setup. - Rolls: Click to toggle rolls on and off. If you would like to report an issue or request a feature for the app, feel free to contact the App Support email.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timpani Pad at 67% against PercussionSS IA Vol.2's 14%. Timpani Pad also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). PercussionSS IA Vol.2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. PercussionSS IA Vol.2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Timpani Pad asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timpani Pad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timpani Pad has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of PercussionSS IA Vol.2's written reviews are positive against 67% of Timpani Pad's.
PercussionSS IA Vol.2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Timpani Pad every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PercussionSS IA Vol.2 | Timpani Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 269 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUJI HASEBE | Havard Tryman |
Customer experience
PercussionSS IA Vol.2
Timpani Pad
In-app purchases
PercussionSS IA Vol.2
- CrotalesSS$1.99
- KalimbaSS$1.99
- TimpaniSS$1.99
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- AgogosSS$2.99
- CarillonSS$2.99
- MbiraSS$2.99
- WaterGlassSS$2.99
- SteelpanTP$2.99
- SteelpanDS$3.99
- SteelpanTC$3.99
Timpani Pad
No in-app purchases
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