# JP vs Hexapad

The clearest difference is rating: Hexapad at 3.7 against JP's 1.0. Hexapad also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). JP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexapad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. JP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hexapad holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

JP ships an update every 2 weeks, Hexapad every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JP | Hexapad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jp-square-synthesizer/id6768194312/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexapad-beat-maker/id6774909972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 37 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kouki Yoshimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884780659) | [ONTRAILS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570756171) |

## What reviewers say

### JP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jp-square-synthesizer/id6768194312)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hexapad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexapad-beat-maker/id6774909972)

Create music with a unique hexagonal pad interface. Explore built-in synths for various genres, record your own sounds, and easily switch between beat, melody, and bass modes. Save, layer, and export your creations.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal honeycomb pad interface, Built-in synths for multiple genres, Mic recording kit for custom sounds, Dedicated modes for beat, melody, and bass, Kit-specific effects (reverb, echo, flanger), Auto-generate beats, melodies, and basslines, Export to WAV format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Plan | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JP free?

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

### Is Hexapad free?

Hexapad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JP or Hexapad?

Hexapad is rated higher. JP averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hexapad averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do JP or Hexapad have ads?

Hexapad shows ads; JP does not.

### Which is updated more often, JP or Hexapad?

JP ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hexapad every 5 days. Most recently, JP was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hexapad on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*