Comparison

NoiseFace vs PadDrums

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

Head to head
About

NoiseFace

Discover, mix, and visualize various noise colors with an adorable animated character. Adjust individual noise levels, save custom mixes, and enjoy a unique visual representation of sound. Perfect for focus, sleep, and relaxation.

Highlights
  • 12 Noise Colors
  • Visual Waveforms
  • Individual Control
  • Save Presets
  • Adorable Character
  • Drag to Delete Presets
  • Modulation Mode
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Meet NoiseFace - the cutest way to discover, mix, and visualize noise! NoiseFace brings noise generation to life with an adorable animated character whose mouth moves to show you exactly what each noise sounds like. Watch as different waveforms dance across the screen while you create your perfect sound environment. KEY FEATURES: 12 Noise Colors Mix and match from white, pink, brown, blue, violet, gray, black, green, orange, yellow, turquoise, and red noise - each with its own unique sound character and visual waveform. Visual Waveforms See your sounds! The character's expressive mouth displays real-time animated waveforms so you can actually see the difference between each noise type. Individual Control Adjust the brightness (filter frequency) of each noise independently, or control them all together. Fine-tune your perfect sound mix. Save Presets Found the perfect combination? Save it as a preset! Store up to 12 different mixes and switch between them instantly. Adorable Character Your noise companion blinks, shows emotions, and even falls asleep after extended play sessions. Tap the face to clear sounds or toggle between your presets. Drag to Delete Long-press any preset to drag it to the trash. Simple, intuitive preset management. Universal App Beautifully designed for both iPhone and iPad with optimized layouts for each device. Modulate Hold the small white button above the slider and activate modulation mode where the slider moves on its own and controls all sounds. PERFECT FOR: • Focus and concentration • Sleep and relaxation • Meditation • Blocking distractions • Studying • Creative work • Sound therapy • Tinnitus relief Each noise color has unique properties: - White Noise: Equal intensity across all frequencies - Pink Noise: Balanced, natural sound (rain-like) - Brown Noise: Deep, rumbling bass tones - Blue Noise: Higher frequencies, crisp and bright - Violet Noise: Even higher frequencies - Gray Noise: Psychoacoustically flat - And more specialty colors for every preference! Download NoiseFace today and discover your perfect sound mix with the cutest noise generator ever created!

About

PadDrums

Features
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PadDrums turns your iPhone into a full electronic drum kit — no hardware required. ■ 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. ■ Fully Customizable Pads Reassign any sound to any pad and build your own custom kit from scratch. ■ 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. ■ Built-in FX Shape your sound with reverb and other effects, right on the pad. ■ 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

NoiseFace4 screens
PadDrums1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PadDrums at Free against NoiseFace's $4.99. NoiseFace's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On in-app purchases 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

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NoiseFace versus PadDrums: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoiseFacePadDrums
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohanna QuicenoKouki Yoshimoto

In-app purchases

None

NoiseFace

No in-app purchases

None

PadDrums

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoiseFace free?
NoiseFace costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PadDrums free?
PadDrums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NoiseFace or PadDrums have ads?
PadDrums shows ads; NoiseFace does not.

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