Comparison

WaveFace vs PadDrums

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

Head to head
About

WaveFace

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WaveFace - Interactive Waveform Synthesizer Transform sound into visual art with WaveFace, an innovative synthesizer that brings waveforms to life through an expressive animated character. Features: • 23 unique waveform types - from classic sine and square waves to advanced SuperSaw, FM, and formant synthesis • Interactive character with frequency-responsive animations - watch the mouth shrink with higher pitches • Dual play modes: Individual waveform exploration and chromatic keyboard mode • Visual waveform feedback with real-time frequency scaling • Sustain functionality with intuitive double-tap controls • Smooth, artifact-free audio engine optimized for iOS • Universal app supporting both iPhone and iPad with optimized layouts • Face color dynamically matches selected waveform in keyboard mode Perfect for: • Electronic musicians exploring synthesis techniques • Sound designers creating unique audio textures • Music educators demonstrating waveform characteristics • Anyone curious about the visual nature of sound • Performers seeking expressive touch-based instruments Experience the marriage of visual art and electronic music. See your sound, hear your touch, and discover synthesis through WaveFace's unique interactive approach. Whether you're crafting cutting leads with SuperSaw, or exploring the harmonic complexity of chord synthesis, WaveFace makes every waveform a visual journey.

About

PadDrums

Features
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PadDrums turns your iPhone into a full electronic drum kit — no hardware required. ā–  4 Sound Kits Switch instantly between Acoustic, 808, Techno, and LoFi kits. Play Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Open Hat, Toms, Crash, and Ride across 9 responsive pads. ā–  Fully Customizable Pads Reassign any sound to any pad and build your own custom kit from scratch. ā–  Preset Beat Patterns Trigger 2-beat, 4-beat, 8-beat, or 16-beat rhythm patterns with one tap. Fine-tune the groove with BPM and swing controls. ā–  Built-in FX Shape your sound with reverb and other effects, right on the pad. ā–  True Multi-Touch Hit multiple pads at once without dropouts, for a real, expressive playing feel. Whether you're sketching a beat, practicing rhythm, or just jamming — PadDrums puts a full drum kit in your pocket.

Screenshots

WaveFace4 screens
PadDrums1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PadDrums at Free against WaveFace's $4.99. WaveFace's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

PadDrums is free to download; WaveFace costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WaveFace ships an update daily, PadDrums every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
WaveFace versus PadDrums: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveFacePadDrums
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohanna QuicenoKouki Yoshimoto

In-app purchases

None

WaveFace

No in-app purchases

None

PadDrums

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WaveFace free?
WaveFace costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PadDrums free?
PadDrums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WaveFace or PadDrums have ads?
PadDrums shows ads; WaveFace does not.
Which is updated more often, WaveFace or PadDrums?
WaveFace ships an update daily, and PadDrums every 2 days. Most recently, WaveFace was updated on October 25, 2026 and PadDrums on October 25, 2026.

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