Comparison

SL OCTAPAD PRO vs MPC Progression Builder

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

Head to head
About

SL OCTAPAD PRO

Features
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SL Octapad Pro – The Ultimate Sri Lankan and Indian Percussion Experience, Unlocked, No Ads! Take your rhythm journey to the next level with SL Octapad Pro, the premium, ad-free version of the beloved SL Octapad app. Designed for serious musicians, passionate drummers, and percussion lovers, SL Octapad Pro offers full access to all features, delivering the most immersive and unrestricted percussion experience on your mobile device. Unleash the power of South Asian rhythm with a vibrant collection of authentic Sri Lankan and Indian percussion tones – all without interruptions. From the thunderous tabla to the lively Sri Lankan drums, every sound is crafted to perfection, letting you feel every beat as if you're playing the real thing. Why Choose SL Octapad Pro? No Ads – Enjoy an uninterrupted, focused drumming experience. Full Feature Access – Unlock every sound, kit, and setting for total creative freedom. High-Quality Sound Library – Dive into rich, authentic tones from Sri Lanka and India. Pre-Configured Kits – Instantly play traditional and modern percussion setups. Intuitive Interface – Clean, easy-to-use design for seamless navigation and playability. Optimized for iPhone – Perfect for quick jam sessions and music-making on the go. Whether you're practicing your rhythm, exploring new beats, or performing live, SL Octapad Pro is your ultimate portable percussion companion. Create, perform, and express yourself without limits. Download SL Octapad Pro today and experience the heartbeat of Sri Lankan and Indian percussion – fully unlocked and ad-free.

About

MPC Progression Builder

Create and export musical chord progressions for your music production workflow. Features include keyboard, scale-based, and circle of fifths modes for building and refining harmonic ideas. Export directly to MPC devices or as standard MIDI files for use in any DAW.

Highlights
  • Virtual keyboard for direct chord input
  • Build progressions with up to 16 chords
  • Scale-based chord suggestions
  • Circle of Fifths progression builder
  • MPC-ready .progression file export
  • Standard MIDI file export
  • Instant playback and auditioning
Features
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Progression Builder for MPC is a powerful yet intuitive tool for producers who want to build rich, musical chord progressions and send them straight into their workflow. Designed with AKAI MPC users in mind, it also exports to standard MIDI files, making it equally useful for DAW producers, composers, and beatmakers alike. Build your progressions your way: - Keyboard Mode: Tap out chords directly on the built-in virtual keyboard and hear them instantly. - Progression Builder: Arrange up to 16 chords into full progressions you can audition, refine, and export. - Scale-Based Mode: Explore chords that naturally fit your chosen scale — perfect for clean harmonic flow. - Circle of Fifths Mode: Craft progressions using classic relationships that sound balanced and musical. Every chord pad can be customized, rearranged, or saved for later — giving you a flexible sketchpad for harmonic ideas. Whether you’re working on a soulful lo-fi loop, a jazz-inspired sequence, or a cinematic score, Progression Builder for MPC helps you find the right chords fast. Export your ideas with ease: - MPC-Ready Export: Generate .progression files compatible with MPC Live, X, One, and Force. - MIDI Export: Drop your chords into any DAW, sampler, or synth. - Instant Playback: Audition and tweak voicings, inversions, and timing before you export. - Clean, efficient, and tuned for real production environments, Progression Builder for MPC bridges the gap between music theory and creative flow — helping you stay in the zone.

Screenshots

SL OCTAPAD PRO3 screens
MPC Progression Builder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MPC Progression Builder at $2.99 against SL OCTAPAD PRO's $4.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

SL OCTAPAD PRO costs $4.99 and MPC Progression Builder $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SL OCTAPAD PRO versus MPC Progression Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSL OCTAPAD PROMPC Progression Builder
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmila RathnayakeDavid Jones

In-app purchases

None

SL OCTAPAD PRO

No in-app purchases

None

MPC Progression Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SL OCTAPAD PRO free?
SL OCTAPAD PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MPC Progression Builder free?
MPC Progression Builder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SL OCTAPAD PRO or MPC Progression Builder have ads?
Neither SL OCTAPAD PRO nor MPC Progression Builder shows ads.

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