Comparison

Simply Patterns vs KR8

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

Head to head
About

Simply Patterns

Create rhythms effortlessly with an intuitive step sequencer and high-fidelity sound engine. This app offers a minimalist workflow for quick beat-making, allowing real-time tweaking and easy export to DAWs or for sharing.

Highlights
  • Intuitive 16-step sequencer
  • High-fidelity sound engine
  • Real-time BPM and swing adjustment
  • Minimalist, distraction-free interface
  • Easy pattern export
  • Per-step velocity control
Features
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Simply Patterns: Effortless Rhythm Creation. Bring the power of a professional drum machine to your fingertips. Designed for producers, DJs, and rhythm enthusiasts, Simply Patterns strips away the complexity, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: the groove. Whether you are sketching out a techno skeleton or experimenting with complex polyrhythms, our intuitive interface makes music production feel natural and fluid. Key Features: Intuitive Step Sequencer: Build intricate patterns in seconds with a touch-optimized 16-step grid. High-Fidelity Sound Engine: Crisp, punchy drum kits inspired by legendary hardware and modern synthesis. Real-Time Tweaking: Adjust BPM, swing, and per-step velocity to give your tracks a human feel. Minimalist Workflow: No cluttered menus. A clean, distraction-free environment designed for peak creativity. Easy Export: Save your patterns and seamlessly integrate them into your favorite DAW or share them with collaborators. From the studio to the stage, Simply Patterns is the ultimate tool for quick, powerful, and fun beat-making. Start building your signature sound today. Privacy Policy: https://luchogax.com/simplypatterns/privacy  Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

KR8

Features
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KR8-0 is a drum machine for live performance. It runs a step sequencer with 16 to 64 steps, four drum kits, per-channel mute and solo, per-channel volume, and a BPM range of 40 to 220. The audio engine runs on a dedicated thread separate from the UI, so the tempo holds regardless of what's happening on screen. Four kits are included. The default kit is synthesis-based: each sound is generated from mathematical waveforms and envelopes computed in real time, with no sample files involved. The three additional kits are sample-based, using recorded drum sounds loaded from audio files on the device. No internet connection is used at any point. No account is required. No data leaves the device.

Screenshots

Simply Patterns3 screens
KR83 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simply Patterns at Free against KR8's $2.99. Simply Patterns also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). KR8's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Simply Patterns is free to download; KR8 costs $2.99 up front. Simply Patterns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. KR8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Simply Patterns versus KR8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply PatternsKR8
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuciano Gaston Marecodevin sewell

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simply Patterns

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
None

KR8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Patterns free?
Simply Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KR8 free?
KR8 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simply Patterns or KR8 have ads?
Simply Patterns shows ads; KR8 does not.

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