Beatdriller vs SUS4 Drum Pad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beatdriller
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Beatdriller, a drum machine and custom sampler with sequencer. https://beatdriller.com/terms
SUS4 Drum Pad
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Tap a groove on 16 pads or program it on a 16-step grid, then export it as audio. 25 synthesized kits, from acoustic and jazz to lo-fi, trap and Latin. Fully on-device: no cloud, no account. Play live on the 4x4 grid. Switch to the sequencer to build a pattern step by step, set the tempo, and save it. The looper records what you play and loops it. • 16 pads, each with level and pan • 25 kits: acoustic, electronic, hip-hop, trap, Latin, jazz, world percussion and more • 16-step sequencer with tempo, save and load • Looper for a pad performance • Export the beat as an audio file For beatmakers sketching on the bus, drummers working out a pattern, and producers who want a quick groove to write over. Two kits and the sequencer are open to everyone. Pro, or SUS4 All-Access across the whole range, adds all 25 kits and unlimited looper recording. Made in the UK by working musicians. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SUS4 Drum Pad at none against Beatdriller's shown. Beatdriller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Beatdriller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and SUS4 Drum Pad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Beatdriller ships an update every 2 days, SUS4 Drum Pad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beatdriller | SUS4 Drum Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Carkeek | ThePaulSmith |
In-app purchases
Beatdriller
- Beatdriller pro monthly$2.991 Month
SUS4 Drum Pad
- SUS4 All-Access7 Days trial$4.391 Month
- SUS4 All-Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- SUS4 All-Access7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- SUS4 All-Access Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- SUS4 All-Access Annual7 Days trial$26.991 Year
- SUS4 All-Access Annual7 Days trial$35.991 Year
- SUS4 All-Access Annual7 Days trial$51.991 Year
- SUS4 Drum Pad Lifetime$54.99
- SUS4 Drum Pad Lifetime$71.99
- SUS4 Drum Pad Lifetime$103.99
