Comparison

SoundPad vs PonPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SoundPad

Assign music from your device to 24 buttons for playback. This simple sound player app avoids complex settings, making it easy for anyone to use. Play background music and sound effects simultaneously with independently controlled pads.

Highlights
  • Assign music to 24 buttons
  • Simple, easy-to-use interface
  • Independent pad playback
  • Use device music files
  • Dropbox integration for sound sources
  • Suitable for events and parties
Features
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Sound Padは、端末内の音楽を24個のボタンにアサインして再生する事ができる、シンプルなサウンドプレーヤーアプリです。 サンプラーなどの専門知識の必要な難しい設定や細かい機能を省き、シンプルな機能構成にする事で誰にでも簡単に使用できるサウンドプレーヤーアプリです。 スワイプで切り替え可能なオレンジとブルーの左右の2つのパッドはそれぞれ個別に再生が可能なので、BGMを流しながら効果音を再生する事も可能です。 結婚式の二次会、各種イベントでの音のポン出しなど、さまざまなシーンでご利用頂けます。 端末内の曲を使用しますので、ネットで公開されているフリーの音源などを利用する事が可能です。 また、Dropboxから音源をダウンロードしてアサインする事が出来ます。ダウンロードには高速ネットワーク通信を必要としますのでWi-Fi環境をお勧めします。 イベントなどでご利用の際には、予期せぬ着信音などが鳴らないように「機内モードON /おやすみモードON」状態でのご利用をお勧めします。

About

PonPlayer

Features
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PonPlayer is a soundboard app that lets you play sound effects and music at exactly the right moment. With 12 pads across 5 pages, you can access up to 60 sounds quickly and easily. It is perfect for live streaming, events, parties, presentations, and any situation where timing matters. 【Features】 ・12 pads × 5 pages, with support for up to 60 sounds ・Simultaneous playback of multiple sounds ・Adjust start position, end position, and playback level for each sound ・Multiple playback modes ・ONCE: play once ・Tap: tap repeatedly to layer playback ・REPEAT: loop playback ・WHILE: play only while holding the button ・Save and load pad layouts and settings as projects ・Import audio files from your iPhone with IMPORT ・Record audio directly in the app and use it immediately as a sound source ・Upload files from a PC on the same LAN with the built-in FileServer feature 【How to Use】 ・Tap [NewProject] to create a new project ・Tap [EDIT MODE], then tap a pad to open the edit screen ・Use [IMPORT] to add audio from your iPhone, or [LoadFile] to select audio already stored in the project ・If you want to create a new sound, use [Record] to record audio directly in the app ・Adjust the playback start position with [HEAD] ・Adjust playback level with [LEVEL] ・Choose a playback mode and tap [SAVE] to assign the sound ・Switch between pages with [1] to [5] ・Use [SaveProject] to save your current setup and [OpenProject] to load it again ・Tap the gear icon in the top right to open Settings, where you can use FileServer and purchase Premium All features are available during the 30-day trial period after installation. After the trial ends, EDIT MODE will be disabled. Purchase the Premium plan to continue using all features.

Screenshots

SoundPad4 screens
PonPlayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PonPlayer at Free against SoundPad's $3.99. PonPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). SoundPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PonPlayer is free to download; SoundPad costs $3.99 up front. PonPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SoundPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundPad ships an update every 4 months, PonPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
SoundPad versus PonPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundPadPonPlayer
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRENAVE INC.HTLab

In-app purchases

None

SoundPad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PonPlayer

One-time1
  • PremiumPlan$5.99

Questions

Is SoundPad free?
SoundPad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PonPlayer free?
PonPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoundPad or PonPlayer have ads?
Neither SoundPad nor PonPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundPad or PonPlayer?
SoundPad ships an update every 4 months, and PonPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, SoundPad was updated on September 7, 2026 and PonPlayer on September 3, 2026.

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