Comparison

BeatPad vs PadDrums

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

Head to head
About

BeatPad

Features
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BeatPad is a professional rhythm programming app for iOS. Create beats and drum patterns using pure audio synthesis technology. Features: • 16 Color-Coded Drum Pads with real-time triggering • 16-Step Sequencer for pattern programming • 4 Professional Synth Kits: Hip Hop, Electronic, Acoustic, Lo-Fi • Adjustable BPM (60-180) and Swing control • 8 Pattern Slots for song arrangement • Live Recording while playback • Audio Export in high-quality CAF format • Pattern Management with Song Sequence Perfect for music producers, beat makers, and rhythm enthusiasts. No internet connection required, 100% offline.

About

PadDrums

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

BeatPad3 screens
PadDrums1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BeatPad at none against PadDrums's shown. BeatPad also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
BeatPad versus PadDrums: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatPadPadDrums
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerꗭ ēŽ‹Kouki Yoshimoto

In-app purchases

None

BeatPad

No in-app purchases

None

PadDrums

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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