# MS vs PadCurrent

The clearest difference is update cadence: MS at every 3 days against PadCurrent's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PadCurrent sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MS ships an update every 3 days, PadCurrent monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MS | PadCurrent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ms-12-12bit-beat-sampler/id6798950921/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yuji yoshie](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773540002) | [Hitfire Production AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517601288) |

## What reviewers say

### MS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ms-12-12bit-beat-sampler/id6798950921)

Create gritty, 12-bit inspired music with this powerful sampler and sequencer. Record audio, edit samples with vintage effects, and arrange them into full tracks. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** 16-pad sampler, Step sequencer, 12-bit sound engine, Record from microphone or line-in, Adjustable sample rate and bit depth, 13 built-in effects, WAV export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### PadCurrent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padcurrent-beat-maker-and-loops/id6814719853)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Packs | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MS free?

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

### Is PadCurrent free?

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

### Do MS or PadCurrent have ads?

Neither MS nor PadCurrent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MS or PadCurrent?

MS ships an update every 3 days, and PadCurrent monthly. Most recently, MS was updated on November 6, 2026 and PadCurrent on November 6, 2026.

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