Comparison

LivePlaybackApp vs DropPad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LivePlaybackApp

This music app offers advanced playback features like crossfading, looping, and simultaneous sound playback. It allows importing audio files and supports various formats, built with efficient, low-latency technology. A subscription unlocks group creation and editing.

Highlights
  • Crossfade, fade in/out, loop
  • Play multiple sounds simultaneously
  • Import audio via Music or Files app
  • Ultra-efficient, low-latency playback
  • Supports major audio file formats
  • Create/edit groups with subscription
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Yet another playback app — simple, but powerful. Features: • Crossfade, fade in/out, loop, and more • Play multiple sounds simultaneously • Import audio files via the iOS Music app or Files app • Ultra-efficient, low-latency playback built on core iOS technologies • Supports major audio file formats Note: A subscription is required to create or edit new groups. You can import existing groups without a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DropPad

Features
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DropPad は、スマートフォンで本格的なフィンガードラミングができる低遅延・高レスポンスのパッドサンプラーです。 ビートメイクやアイデアスケッチ、指ドラ練習まで、いつでもどこでも直感的に演奏できます。 特長 - 低遅延サンプラーで快適な演奏 タップした瞬間に鳴る気持ちよさにこだわりました。 - 連打に強い「重ね鳴らし」対応 同じパッドを連続で叩いても音が途切れにくく、マシンガン連打もOK。 - PLAY / EDIT 切り替えで誤操作を防止 演奏中にうっかり設定を触ってしまう事故を減らします。 - 音源を自由に割り当て 端末内の音声ファイル(WAV/MP3/OGG)を選んで、各パッドへ簡単にセット。 - 録音してそのままパッドに配置(サンプリング) マイクから録ってすぐ鳴らせます(WAV形式で保存)。 - 3×3 / 4×4 グリッド切り替え 9パッド/16パッドを用途に応じて変更可能。 - バンク切り替え Bank A/B/C…のように複数セットを切り替えて演奏できます。 - 自動保存 音源割り当てや色変更などの編集は即座に保存され、次回起動時に復元されます。 こんな人におすすめ - ビートメーカー / フィンガードラマー - 外出先でサクッとリズムを作りたい人 - 指ドラの練習用に軽いサンプラーが欲しい人 権限について - 録音機能を使う場合、マイク権限が必要です。 - 音源を読み込む場合、ファイル/メディアへのアクセス権限が必要になることがあります。

Screenshots

LivePlaybackApp4 screens
DropPad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DropPad at none against LivePlaybackApp's 3. DropPad also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LivePlaybackApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. DropPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LivePlaybackApp ships an update every 10 days, DropPad daily. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
LivePlaybackApp versus DropPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLivePlaybackAppDropPad
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIHORI SYSTEM, LLCArk-Networks

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LivePlaybackApp

Subscriptions3
  • Editor (1 Week)$0.997 Days
  • Editor (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Editor (1 Year)$12.991 Year
None

DropPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LivePlaybackApp free?
LivePlaybackApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DropPad free?
DropPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LivePlaybackApp or DropPad have ads?
Neither LivePlaybackApp nor DropPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LivePlaybackApp or DropPad?
LivePlaybackApp ships an update every 10 days, and DropPad daily. Most recently, LivePlaybackApp was updated on September 7, 2026 and DropPad on September 8, 2026.

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