Clave Master vs Latin Beats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clave Master
Learn and practice Salsa music patterns by tapping along to rhythms. Understand how different instrument patterns interlock to improve your dancing and playing. Master individual patterns or combine them for a deeper musical understanding.
- Tap along to Salsa rhythms
- Choose patterns by tapping staff or pads
- Combine multiple instrument patterns
- Adjust tempo for practice
- Develop deep musical understanding
- Improve dancing and playing skills
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Tap along with basic Salsa patterns and improve your command of clave: You can pick a pattern and learn to tap it out together with clave. Now, flip hands and master it that way as well. You will feel how clave works with your pattern, and have a better understanding of how your part fits. Why this app: Salsa music really begins to make sense when you know how the patterns of the various instruments go together. This app was built with this in mind! Clave Master allows you to easily choose a pattern by tapping on the music staff or by long-pressing the tap pads. Choose "None" on one thumb to get a single pattern mastered, then up the ante by adding a different pattern to the other tap pad! Start at a slow tempo, work diligently to learn the patterns against one another, and you will gain a deep understanding of how the patterns in salsa music function together. You will dance better, you will play better, and you will begin to FEEL the clave! See the end user license agreement at the following link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Latin Beats
Ignite your music with a vibrant library of authentic Latin grooves. This app offers dynamic performance tools, custom loop import, and set lists for practice, performance, or studio production.
- Authentic Latin Loops
- Dynamic Performance Tools
- Custom Loop Import
- Set Lists for Live Shows
- MIDI Learn Integration
- AUv3 & Ableton Link Support
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Latin Beats: Drum Machine – Feel the Pulse of Latin America Ignite your music with Latin Beats, the ultimate Latin drum machine app for dancers, producers, and musicians who live for rhythm. Packed with a vibrant library of authentic Latin grooves, this app brings the soul of Latin America to your fingertips—perfect for practice, performance, or studio production. Features: • Authentic Latin Loops: Explore a rich selection of over 30 traditional and modern Latin rhythms, from the sultry sway of Bossa Nova to the electrifying drive of Salsa and Reggaeton. • Dynamic Performance Tools: Play intros, variations, fills, endings, and layer percussion elements for a live, human feel. • AUv3 Support: Seamlessly integrate with AUv3-compatible DAWs for streamlined workflow. • Custom Loop Import with iCloud Backup: Add your own WAV loops and preserve your content with automatic iCloud backup. • Set Lists for Live Shows: Build and organize rhythm sets for flawless performances. • MIDI Learn Integration: Easily control features using your favorite MIDI hardware. • Tap or Lock Tempo: Stay in sync with tempo tap or lock options. • Smooth Transitions: Insert breaks, fade in/out, and end rhythms cleanly for seamless flow. • Ableton Link Support: Sync with other apps and devices effortlessly. • Record and Share: Capture your sessions and share your Latin groove with the world. Included Rhythms: Cha Cha, Bossa Nova, Latin Ballad, Samba, Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, Merengue, Timba, 6/8 Afro, Bomba, Guajira, Guaguancó, Cumbia, Joropo, Habanera, Rhumba, Bolero, Sabor, Reggaeton, Beguine, Calypso, Bayon, Andean—and more. Whether you’re performing live, rehearsing choreography, or producing the next Latin hit, Latin Beats delivers the grooves to get you moving. Download now and bring the fire of Latin rhythm to your music!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Latin Beats at Free against Clave Master's $0.99. Latin Beats also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (80% vs 40%). Clave Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Latin Beats is free to download; Clave Master costs $0.99 up front. Latin Beats sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Clave Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
Latin Beats holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Latin Beats has 37 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Clave Master's written reviews are positive against 80% of Latin Beats's.
Clave Master ships an update every 108 months, Latin Beats fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clave Master | Latin Beats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 108 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 320 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | District One Mobile, LLC | Sonic Market |
Customer experience
Clave Master
Latin Beats
In-app purchases
Clave Master
No in-app purchases
Latin Beats
- Latin Beats Factory Rhythms$1.99
- Latin Beats Factory Rhythms$3.99
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