Rock Drum Machine vs Drum Pad Pro Loop & Beat Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rock Drum Machine
Transform your device into a powerful rock drumming tool with realistic sounds and a vast library of rhythms. Easily create custom beats, jam with AI-generated grooves, and integrate with other music apps. Export your creations as audio or MIDI files.
- AI-powered rock drumming
- Adjustable jam level and intensity
- Live Pads with assignable controls
- MIDI out and Ableton Link synchronization
- Song Mode for creating drum tracks
- Custom rhythm editing
- Four built-in effects
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a solid Rock Drummer with powerful drum sounds and tons of rhythms to get rock drum drums grooves easily in a flash. The AI drum machine for Rock! RDM jams! Just move a slider to set the jamming level like a proper drummer! 2d Slider to control jam level ( x - horizontal ) and intensity ( y - vertical ) The Live Pads allows to play live sessions on the way with 8 assignable pads and buttons for fills, intro, end with midi controls. Now with assignable Midi Map, for controls and MIDI out notes. Synchronize any app easily with Ableton Link. Export Full or Multitrack Audio and Midi File, available from iOS 12. Song Mode. An easy and fast way to make quality drums for your songs. - Double press to edit a part or song - Long press to move parts or songs Save all your data to iCloud to have several song lists, rhythms or repertorios and share them among your devices Edit or create your own rhythms very easily in two modes: * Edit Mode allows you to edit the whole rhythm quickly. * Patterns Mode allows you to set the patterns for each component (hihat/ride cymbal, snare or kick )easily with a wheel. Combine the best acoustic drum sounds with any rhythm to get top inspiring rock grooves. * Midi Sync + Inter App Audio + Audiobus. Stream live audio directly to other Audiobus or Inter App Audio apps! * 4 Effects : Compressor / Gate, Equalizer , Delay, Reverb * Set random fills every 4, 8, 12 , 16, 32 bars * In Groove Edit Mode you can set any subdivision to any beats. Just long press on the time until it shows a red border and drag up or down to rest or add notes * Midi Outt --- MIDI CONTROLS --- Assignable Midi Controls. Default Controls : Play : G2 LivePads : C1 - G2 Fill + Play/Stop : A2 Fill : C2 Fill + Toggle Hats/Ride D2 Toggle Hats/Ride Db2 Fill with LivePad Change E2 Load Live Pad C3 Preview LivePad Db3 Next Live Pad D3 Select Live Pad Set Eb3 Tap Tempo Bb2 Crash Cymbal B2 Next Song Ab2 Previous Song Gb2 Jam CC 1 Intensity CC 2 Master Volume CC 7 Swing CC 11 Reverb Level CC 91 Bank CC 32 Rhythm CC 0 Soundset PC
Drum Pad Pro Loop & Beat Maker
This app is a professional drum loop machine and beat maker for musicians and performers. It offers a vast library of loops across genres, real-time performance features, and custom loop import. Enhance your live sets and studio creations with advanced control and seamless integration.
- AUv3 Support
- Diverse Drum Loop Library
- Layer and Play Rhythms
- Custom Loop Import (WAV)
- Set Lists for Live Performances
- MIDI Learn Integration
- Record and Share Performances
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Unleash Your Beat with Drum Pads Pro Take your rhythm game to the next level with Drum Pads Pro, the ultimate drum loop machine for musicians and performers. Whether you're creating in the studio, performing live, or jamming on the go, Drum Pads Pro delivers an expansive library of drum loops from every genre and culture—right at your fingertips. Features: • AUv3 Support: Seamlessly integrate with your favorite AUv3-compatible DAWs for a streamlined workflow. • Diverse Drum Loop Library: Access a huge variety of drum loops—from Disco, Funk, Jazz, Heavy Metal, to World Music styles like Latin, Oriental, and more. • Layer and Play: Stack rhythms, layer beats, add dynamic fills, and play hits in real time for a professional performance. • Custom Loop Import: Import your own loops in WAV format and add your personal touch to your music. • Set Lists for Live Performances: Create and organize set lists for a flawless live performance experience. • MIDI Learn Integration: Control virtually every function from your external MIDI controller with MIDI Learn. • Tap or Lock Tempo: Easily tap out or lock in your tempo to keep every loop perfectly in sync. • Smooth Transitions: Fade in, fade out, add breaks, and end rhythms cleanly with precision for seamless transitions. • Ableton Link Support: Sync your beats with Ableton Link for collaborative sessions and live performances. • Record and Share: Capture your live performances or studio sessions with built-in output recording. • iCloud Backup: Securely back up your custom sounds and loops using iCloud. Unlock More with Pro Membership: Gain access to the entire sound library and exclusive features by becoming a Pro Member. Subscription Plans: • 1 Month: $5.99 • 1 Year: $29.99 Pricing is for the US, and may vary by region. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings after purchase. Elevate Your Rhythm Game with Drum Pads Pro Whether you’re jamming at home, in the studio, or live on stage, Drum Pads Pro delivers unmatched control and creativity. From global grooves to custom beats, experience the power of professional drum loops today. Download Drum Pads Pro and start creating your rhythm masterpiece! Terms of Service: https://taqs.im/terms Privacy Policy: https://taqs.im/privacy Got feedback or questions? Reach us at contact@taqs.im.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Drum Pad Pro Loop & Beat Maker at Free against Rock Drum Machine's $17.99. Rock Drum Machine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Drum Pad Pro Loop & Beat Maker is free to download; Rock Drum Machine costs $17.99 up front. Rock Drum Machine sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Drum Pad Pro Loop & Beat Maker sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rock Drum Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 523 and 186 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Rock Drum Machine's written reviews are positive against 80% of Drum Pad Pro Loop & Beat Maker's.
Rock Drum Machine ships an update every 3 weeks, Drum Pad Pro Loop & Beat Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rock Drum Machine | Drum Pad Pro Loop & Beat Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (523 ratings) — better | 4.5 (186 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 523 — better | 186 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 233 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lumbeat | TAQS.IM |
Customer experience
Rock Drum Machine
Drum Pad Pro Loop & Beat Maker
Bugs and requests
Rock Drum Machine
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when exporting audio
- MIDI out not working as expected
- Saving new patterns can be inconsistent
- Occasional UI glitches or freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Add more drum kits and styles
- Improve MIDI support and control
- Implement AUv3 support
- Add more customization options
- Provide better documentation and tutorials
Drum Pad Pro Loop & Beat Maker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rock Drum Machine
- Mike$4.99
- John$4.99
Drum Pad Pro Loop & Beat Maker
- TAQS.IM Monthly PRO Access$5.991 Month
- TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access$19.991 Year
- TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Blues & Ballads Drum Loops$0.99
- Cajon Conga Rhythms$0.99
- Cinematic Drum Loops$0.99
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- Jazz Drum Loops & Grooves$0.99
- Arabic Beats Drum Loop Rhythms$0.99
- Armenian Beats & Drum Loops$0.99
- Indian Tabla Dholak Drum Beats$0.99
- Persian Beats$0.99
- Turkish Drum Loops & Rhythms$0.99
- EDM Techno Drum Beats & Loops$0.99
- Balkan Beats$0.99
- Hip Hop Drum Grooves & Beats$0.99
- Greek Drum Grooves & Beats$0.99
- Ska Reggae Drum Loops & Beats$0.99
- Funky Time Drum Rhythms$0.99
- Heavy Metal Drum Loops$0.99
- Dance Party Drum Beats & Loops$0.99
- House & Reggaeton Drum Beats$0.99
- Big Band Drum Loops & Grooves$0.99
- Trap Drum Loop Grooves & Beats$0.99
- Funky Drum Loops & Grooves$0.99
- Hip Hop Grooves$0.99
- Rock Drum Beats & Grooves$0.99
- TAQSIM Pro Beats Lifetime$14.99
- TAQSIM Pro Beats Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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