Comparison

Latin Beats vs Paso

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

Head to head
About

Latin Beats

Ignite your music with a vibrant library of authentic Latin grooves. This app offers dynamic performance tools, custom loop import, and set lists for practice, performance, or studio production.

Highlights
  • Authentic Latin Loops
  • Dynamic Performance Tools
  • Custom Loop Import
  • Set Lists for Live Shows
  • MIDI Learn Integration
  • AUv3 & Ableton Link Support
Features
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Latin Beats: Drum Machine – Feel the Pulse of Latin America Ignite your music with Latin Beats, the ultimate Latin drum machine app for dancers, producers, and musicians who live for rhythm. Packed with a vibrant library of authentic Latin grooves, this app brings the soul of Latin America to your fingertips—perfect for practice, performance, or studio production. Features: • Authentic Latin Loops: Explore a rich selection of over 30 traditional and modern Latin rhythms, from the sultry sway of Bossa Nova to the electrifying drive of Salsa and Reggaeton. • Dynamic Performance Tools: Play intros, variations, fills, endings, and layer percussion elements for a live, human feel. • AUv3 Support: Seamlessly integrate with AUv3-compatible DAWs for streamlined workflow. • Custom Loop Import with iCloud Backup: Add your own WAV loops and preserve your content with automatic iCloud backup. • Set Lists for Live Shows: Build and organize rhythm sets for flawless performances. • MIDI Learn Integration: Easily control features using your favorite MIDI hardware. • Tap or Lock Tempo: Stay in sync with tempo tap or lock options. • Smooth Transitions: Insert breaks, fade in/out, and end rhythms cleanly for seamless flow. • Ableton Link Support: Sync with other apps and devices effortlessly. • Record and Share: Capture your sessions and share your Latin groove with the world. Included Rhythms: Cha Cha, Bossa Nova, Latin Ballad, Samba, Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, Merengue, Timba, 6/8 Afro, Bomba, Guajira, Guaguancó, Cumbia, Joropo, Habanera, Rhumba, Bolero, Sabor, Reggaeton, Beguine, Calypso, Bayon, Andean—and more. Whether you’re performing live, rehearsing choreography, or producing the next Latin hit, Latin Beats delivers the grooves to get you moving. Download now and bring the fire of Latin rhythm to your music!

About

Paso

Features
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Practice Salsa Anywhere, Anytime Paso is your personal salsa practice partner. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an experienced dancer staying sharp between classes, Paso helps you build muscle memory and improve your lead/follow skills through structured, randomized practice. How It Works Hit play and start dancing. Paso plays salsa music with a metronome overlay to keep you on beat, then calls out dance moves throughout the song. Focus on your footwork, timing, and transitions while Paso guides you through combinations—just like practicing with an instructor. Key Features • Smart Move Selection – Intelligent randomization that chains moves naturally, preventing awkward transitions and building realistic dance patterns • Custom Combos – Create and save your own move sequences to practice specific combinations from class • Beat-Perfect Timing – Built-in metronome synchronized to salsa's 8-count timing helps you stay on rhythm • Voice Callouts – Hear move names announced in Spanish so you can focus on dancing, not your screen • Bring Your Own Music – Practice with pre-loaded salsa tracks or sync with your own Spotify/Apple Music playlists • Move Catalog – Browse all available moves with descriptions to refresh your memory • Customizable Practice – Toggle individual moves, switch to couples-only mode, or choose between random and combo practice modes Perfect For - Salsa students wanting to practice between classes - Dancers preparing for social dancing - Anyone building confidence with basic patterns - Intermediate dancers mastering complex combinations - Solo practice when you don't have a partner No Subscriptions, No Tracking Paso is a one-time purchase with no recurring fees. Your practice data stays on your device—we don't collect or share anything.

Screenshots

Latin Beats4 screens
Paso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paso at none against Latin Beats's 2. Paso also leads on ads (none vs shown). Latin Beats's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Latin Beats sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Paso asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Latin Beats versus Paso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLatin BeatsPaso
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonic MarketManuel Esparza

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Latin Beats

One-time2
  • Latin Beats Factory Rhythms$1.99
  • Latin Beats Factory Rhythms$3.99
None

Paso

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Latin Beats free?
Latin Beats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paso free?
Paso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Latin Beats or Paso have ads?
Latin Beats shows ads; Paso does not.

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