Comparison

SUS4 Drum Pad vs Beat Maker Studio

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

Head to head
About

SUS4 Drum Pad

Features
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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/

About

Beat Maker Studio

Features
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Jam Pad — create music and beats with AI, for free! A simple beat maker and music studio: place notes, make beats and melodies, record your voice, import sounds and share your tracks. Making music just got easier. With Jam Pad you can not only create music, but also record your voice, import your own sounds, apply effects and share your projects with friends. Jam Pad makes music creation possible anywhere — and the beats add a special rhythm. Jam Pad is a simple music studio that brings out your musical talent. What's inside: • AI that helps you create beats and melodies in seconds • An extensive library of high-quality, trendy sound packs, samples and loops • Create your own unique compositions and beats • Styles: Trap, Drill, Hip-Hop, Phonk, Chill House, Krush Funk, Lo-Fi, Dubstep, EDM, Future Bass, SynthWave, Deep House, Techno and more • Control sound effects in real time (live mode) • Drum pad mode: create your own beats and melodies by placing notes • Import your own sounds, save your music to your phone or share it on social media • A convenient, intuitive interface — make beats in a few taps • Learning tips and ease of use: a next-generation beat maker • Built-in BPM control for a tighter tempo Simple and functional, Jam Pad is great for professional DJs, beatmakers, music producers and music lovers alike. Create music and make beats anytime, anywhere! Jam Pad is easy for beginners and 100% functional for pros — your pocket beat maker, music maker and AI studio. Terms of Use (EULA): https://uminate.com/terms-ios-en Privacy Policy: https://uminate.com/privacy-ios-en

Screenshots

SUS4 Drum Pad4 screens
Beat Maker Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SUS4 Drum Pad at none against Beat Maker Studio's shown. Beat Maker Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SUS4 Drum Pad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Beat Maker Studio sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUS4 Drum Pad ships an update fortnightly, Beat Maker Studio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
SUS4 Drum Pad versus Beat Maker Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUS4 Drum PadBeat Maker Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThePaulSmithStsiapan Maltsau

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SUS4 Drum Pad

Subscriptions2
  • SUS4 Drum Pad Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • SUS4 All-Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • SUS4 Drum Pad Lifetime$59.99
13 purchases

Beat Maker Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Week Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Year Premium$53.991 Year
One-time11
  • Wild Child$2.19
  • Fringe$2.19
  • Amber$2.39
Show 8 more
  • Scurry$2.39
  • Sprout$2.39
  • Sun Road$2.39
  • Dont Cry$2.39
  • Wintery$2.39
  • Handy$2.39
  • Nexus$2.39
  • Psy Duck$2.39

Questions

Is SUS4 Drum Pad free?
SUS4 Drum Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beat Maker Studio free?
Beat Maker Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SUS4 Drum Pad or Beat Maker Studio have ads?
Beat Maker Studio shows ads; SUS4 Drum Pad does not.
Which is updated more often, SUS4 Drum Pad or Beat Maker Studio?
SUS4 Drum Pad ships an update fortnightly, and Beat Maker Studio every 3 days. Most recently, SUS4 Drum Pad was updated on October 20, 2026 and Beat Maker Studio on October 24, 2026.

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