Comparison

METRO_PAD vs Drums Architect Pro

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

Head to head

Ultimate Beat Maker

About

METRO_PAD

Features

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About

Drums Architect Pro

Create professional-quality beats with an intuitive step sequencer and custom drum kits. Offers high-quality samples and rhythm lessons for practice and music production. Ideal for musicians of all levels looking to craft unique rhythms.

Highlights

Intuitive step sequencer
Customizable drum kits
High-quality drum samples
Rhythm training lessons
Music production tool
Daily practice aid

Features

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Drums Architect Pro is the ultimate drum machine and beat maker app designed for everyone from beginners to professionals. [Key Features] Intuitive Interface: Create beats easily with our user-friendly step sequencer. Custom Kits: Build your own original drum kits to match your style. High-Quality Sounds: Enjoy professional-grade drum samples. Rhythm Lessons: Perfect for rhythm training, music production, and daily practice. Whether you are practicing for your band, producing music, or just having fun with beats, Drums Architect Pro is your best companion! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.k-music-act.com/termsandprivacypolicy

Screenshots

METRO_PAD4 screens

Drums Architect Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drums Architect Pro at Free against METRO_PAD's $2.99. Drums Architect Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). METRO_PAD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Drums Architect Pro is free to download; METRO_PAD costs $2.99 up front. Drums Architect Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. METRO_PAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

METRO_PAD ships an update every 6 days, Drums Architect Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level

METRO_PAD versus Drums Architect Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	METRO_PAD	Drums Architect Pro
Price	$2.99	Free — better
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 6 days	Every 2 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Freemium
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	3 MB	18 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	YOSHINORI KADOGAKI	Kazuhisa Nagata

In-app purchases

None

METRO_PAD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Drums Architect Pro

Subscriptions2

Monthly Premium Plan$1.991 Month
Yearly Premium Plan$17.991 Year

One-time1

Drums Architect Pro Full Version$24.99

Questions

Is METRO_PAD free?

METRO_PAD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

Is Drums Architect Pro free?

Drums Architect Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do METRO_PAD or Drums Architect Pro have ads?

Neither METRO_PAD nor Drums Architect Pro shows ads.

Which is updated more often, METRO_PAD or Drums Architect Pro?

METRO_PAD ships an update every 6 days, and Drums Architect Pro every 2 days. Most recently, METRO_PAD was updated on October 11, 2026 and Drums Architect Pro on October 9, 2026.