# PlayAfro vs Latin Rhythm

The clearest difference is price: PlayAfro at Free against Latin Rhythm's $2.99. PlayAfro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Latin Rhythm's advantage is chart position (#61 vs unranked). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

PlayAfro is free to download; Latin Rhythm costs $2.99 up front. Latin Rhythm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlayAfro asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayAfro ships an update every 5 weeks, Latin Rhythm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayAfro | Latin Rhythm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latin-rhythm-backing-tracks/id6757296278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#61** |
| Size | 62 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GUMAK Media e.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725352467) | [District One Mobile, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/812513884) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayAfro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playafro/id6748963178)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Latin Rhythm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latin-rhythm-backing-tracks/id6757296278)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Practice music with a virtual band. Slow down tracks, isolate instruments, and adjust patterns to learn rhythms. Includes extensive percussion and piano patterns for Salsa, with more genres planned.

**Highlights:** Instrument pattern customization, Tempo and key adjustment, Beat counting with voice-overs, Instrument isolation and muting, Multiple percussion and piano patterns, Support for 2-3 and 3-2 clave

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Merengue Rhythm Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayAfro free?

PlayAfro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Latin Rhythm free?

Latin Rhythm costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do PlayAfro or Latin Rhythm have ads?

Neither PlayAfro nor Latin Rhythm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayAfro or Latin Rhythm?

PlayAfro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Latin Rhythm every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlayAfro was updated on October 30, 2026 and Latin Rhythm on November 5, 2026.

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