Comparison

Boom Bap Hero vs HyperJam

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

Head to head
About

Boom Bap Hero

This finger drumming rhythm game lets you play along to real drum patterns using MIDI controllers or touchscreen. Customize sounds, learn techniques, and explore various genres. Perfect for aspiring beatmakers and seasoned producers.

Highlights
  • Finger drumming rhythm gameplay
  • MIDI controller support
  • Touchscreen play option
  • Customizable drum sounds
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Velocity-sensitive playback
Features
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What up doe. Get in the pocket. Boom Bap Hero is a finger drumming rhythm game built for MIDI pad controllers — inspired by the off-kilter swing of J Dilla, the masked villain beats of MF DOOM, and the Detroit tradition of making drums knock harder than anything else in the mix. Plug in your controller via the Lightning or USB-C Camera Adapter, map your pads with MIDI Learn, and play along to real drum patterns spanning boom bap, hip-hop, trap, G-funk, neo soul, house, funk, and disco. No controller? No problem — play with touchscreen. FEATURES ▸ Built-in drum sounds — kick, snare, hi-hats, and clap ready to go ▸ Sound Kit customization — swap individual sounds with your own samples ▸ MIDI Learn — auto-map any 5 pads from any MIDI controller (EP-133 KO-II, MPC, Maschine, Launchpad, and more) ▸ 10 built-in songs across multiple genres ▸ Progressive difficulty — patterns teach proper two-hand finger drumming technique ▸ Velocity-sensitive playback — hit harder for louder sounds WHO IS THIS FOR? Whether you're a beginner chopping your first beat or a seasoned producer warming up before a session, Boom Bap Hero gives you a fun, structured way to build the kind of muscle memory that made Dilla's MPC work legendary. Train your hands. Find the pocket. Make the drums talk. SUPPORTED CONTROLLERS Works with any class-compliant USB MIDI controller via Camera Adapter: ▸ Teenage Engineering EP-133 KO-II ▸ Akai MPC / MPD series ▸ Native Instruments Maschine ▸ Novation Launchpad ▸ Arturia MiniLab / BeatStep ▸ And many more HOW TO PLAY Notes scroll down the screen — tap your pad (or the screen) when they reach the hit zone. Nail the timing to build combos and rack up points. Each song teaches real drumming patterns you can take to your own productions. All caps when you spell the man's name.

About

HyperJam

Experience a neon rhythm arcade where you catch the beat and light up the stage. Play solo or join friends in multiplayer jam sessions. Customize your look and build your music career to climb the Hall of Fame.

Highlights
  • Neon rhythm arcade gameplay
  • Catch the beat mechanics
  • Solo and multiplayer modes
  • Customizable note skins, hit animations, and gear
  • Music career building
  • Profile showcase
  • Hall of Fame leaderboards
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HyperJam is a neon rhythm arcade where the stage is yours. Pick a track, catch the beat, and let the run light up around you. Play a quick song, or jump into a jam session with friends in multiplayer. The experience is yours to shape. Own the stage with note skins, hit animations, and gear looks. Build your music career, showcase your profile, and climb through the Hall of Fame. Support: singlehandforge@gmail.com

Screenshots

Boom Bap Hero4 screens
HyperJam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Boom Bap Hero at 15.0 against HyperJam's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Boom Bap Hero against 5.0 for HyperJam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Boom Bap Hero versus HyperJam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoom Bap HeroHyperJam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBombestKelvin Ang

Customer experience

Boom Bap Hero

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HyperJam

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Boom Bap Hero

No in-app purchases

None

HyperJam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boom Bap Hero free?
Boom Bap Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HyperJam free?
HyperJam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boom Bap Hero or HyperJam?
Boom Bap Hero and HyperJam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Boom Bap Hero or HyperJam have ads?
Neither Boom Bap Hero nor HyperJam shows ads.

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