JP vs Riddiments
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
JP
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An iPhone app that recreates the legendary analog polyphonic synthesizer. [Key Features] 8 Analog Synth Voices: JP-Brass / JP-Strings / JP-Warm Pad / JP-Choir / JP-Saw Lead / JP-Square / JP-Bass / JP-Bell Authentic VCF Control: Manipulate Cutoff, Resonance, and ENV in real time. Shape your sound freely by sweeping the filter. ADSR Envelope: Intuitively control Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release via sliders. Arpeggiator: 5 patterns (Up, Down, U&D, As Play, Random) with adjustable BPM and octave range. Split Mode: Split the keyboard into two zones to play two different sounds simultaneously. Solo Mode: Monophonic operation tailored for searing lead lines and solo play. Reverb & Chorus: Add depth and space to your sound with built-in spatial effects. Pitch Lever: Perform expressively with real-time pitch bends. LFO / VCO Control: Create rich, evolving textures with modulation. [Recommended For] Fans of iconic '80s synth sounds. Music producers and DTM creators. Anyone looking to enjoy synthesis on the go. Those who love the signature "JP voice" sound. *This app contains ads. *Using headphones or external speakers is highly recommended for the best sound experience.
Riddiments
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Riddiments is a rhythm instrument for your pocket โ a practice tool with the precision of a metronome and the expressiveness of a drum machine. Most metronomes give you one click. Riddiments gives you up to four independent rhythmic voices, each with its own time signature, sound, and feel โ all locked to a single tempo. Different time signatures don't drift apart; they interlock into polyrhythm. It's the difference between counting along and actually hearing how the parts fit together. SEE THE BEAT, NOT JUST HEAR IT Four visualizations, one tap to switch between them: โข Circular โ a beat wheel with a playhead sweeping the ring. The signature view. โข Waterfall โ notes rise toward a NOW line, so you can read what's coming. โข Timeline โ every voice as gems on one lattice. Tap to edit, even while playing. โข Notation โ real single-line percussion notation with sticking letters, accents, flams, and drags. STICKINGS YOU CAN TRUST The built-in library covers the PAS International Drum Rudiments plus hybrid rudiments, rolls, grooves, and ostinato exercises โ every sticking verified against published sources. Flams and drags play as true grace notes, on the correct hand. BUILD REAL TECHNIQUE โข Practice mode: timed sessions, count-in, gap click, and automatic tempo progression to push your speed up gradually. โข Tempo Lock, lead-hand flipping, and Alternate Lead each bar. โข 18 built-in percussion voices โ snare, kick, hi-hats, toms, claves, and more. โข Per-lane swing, volume, and mute. Every control is live โ changes land instantly, without stopping. MADE TO LIVE ON A STAND Every control works while you play. Tempo, transport, session time, and mute state stay readable from drumstick distance. Light and dark appearance. Save your own patterns, and your last session is always waiting when you reopen the app. Designed in the spirit of good tools: useful, honest, and quiet until you need it. Universal โ one app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JP at every 2 weeks against Riddiments's every 2 months. Riddiments's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JP ships an update every 2 weeks, Riddiments every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JP | Riddiments |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kouki Yoshimoto | JORGE HAZAEL ANAYA |
In-app purchases
JP
No in-app purchases
Riddiments
No in-app purchases








