# Tako Kick vs SL Radio Mini

Tako Kick and SL Radio Mini both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tako Kick's written reviews are positive against 0% of SL Radio Mini's. SL Radio Mini's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tako Kick against 5.0 for SL Radio Mini. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Tako Kick's written reviews are positive against 0% of SL Radio Mini's.

Tako Kick ships an update monthly, SL Radio Mini fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tako Kick | SL Radio Mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tako-kick/id6799066915/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sl-radio-mini/id6814707302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radii Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832856981) | [VIACHESLAV ZHILTSOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862005860) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SL Radio Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sl-radio-mini/id6814707302)

This audio effect plugin transforms vocals, drums, and loops into a radio-style sound. It features a touch-draggable FM tuner and local AI for realistic radio character, offering control over interference and signal mix. It functions as both a standalone app and an AUv3 audio effect for music production.

**Highlights:** Touch-draggable FM tuner, Local AI radio character, Signal and Mix controls, Animated tuner glitches, Standalone app and AUv3 effect, Runs fully on device

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tako Kick free?

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

### Is SL Radio Mini free?

SL Radio Mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tako Kick or SL Radio Mini?

Tako Kick and SL Radio Mini are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Tako Kick or SL Radio Mini have ads?

Neither Tako Kick nor SL Radio Mini shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tako Kick or SL Radio Mini?

Tako Kick ships an update monthly, and SL Radio Mini fortnightly. Most recently, Tako Kick was updated on October 31, 2026 and SL Radio Mini on October 31, 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.*
