# Patterning vs Tako Kick

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tako Kick at none against Patterning's 3. Tako Kick also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Patterning's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patterning sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tako Kick asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Patterning against 5.0 for Tako Kick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patterning has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Patterning ships an update every 3 days, Tako Kick daily. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterning | Tako Kick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterning-drum-sequencer/id6778567476/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tako-kick/id6799066915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olympia Noise Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/500740314) | [Radii Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832856981) |

## What reviewers say

### Patterning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterning-drum-sequencer/id6778567476)

This music creation app offers a circular drum machine with a powerful sequencer. It's free to download and includes a vast library of drum kits and effects. Unlock advanced production and sync tools through an in-app purchase or a monthly subscription.

**Highlights:** Circular drum machine interface, Powerful sequencer engine, Extensive drum kit library, Built-in effects and mixing, Song mode for arrangement, Audio and MIDI export options, Ableton Link and MIDI sync

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patterning+ | $1.99 | per month |
| Patterning Studio Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Studio Pack (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |


### Tako Kick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tako-kick/id6799066915)

This app is an eight-voice generative drum machine that creates complex polyrhythms. Users can independently shape each voice's rhythm and sound, build evolving grooves, and explore synthesized kits. It offers performance controls and the ability to save and share presets.

**Highlights:** Eight-voice generative drum machine, Independent voice shaping, Synthesized drum kits, Evolving groove creation, Performance and mixing controls, Preset saving and sharing, AUv3 instrument support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterning free?

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

### Is Tako Kick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patterning or Tako Kick?

Patterning and Tako Kick are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Patterning or Tako Kick have ads?

Neither Patterning nor Tako Kick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patterning or Tako Kick?

Patterning ships an update every 3 days, and Tako Kick daily. Most recently, Patterning was updated on September 27, 2026 and Tako Kick on September 15, 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.*