# Medly vs Drum Pad Machine

The clearest difference is ads: Medly at none against Drum Pad Machine's shown. Medly also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 63%). Drum Pad Machine's advantage is ratings volume (674K vs 38K) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Medly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Drum Pad Machine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Medly against 4.6 for Drum Pad Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Pad Machine has 674K ratings behind it against 38K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Medly's written reviews are positive against 63% of Drum Pad Machine's.

Medly ships an update every 6 days, Drum Pad Machine every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Medly | Drum Pad Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medly/id940268124/reviews) | [4.6 (674K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38K | **674K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 336 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Medly Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/509970044) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## What reviewers say

### Medly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medly/id940268124)

Create studio-quality music productions with an intuitive interface. Easily arrange notes, audio samples, and loops into sections to build songs. Offers advanced tools for editing, automation, and sharing your creations.

**Highlights:** Section-based song building, Touch-optimized note editing, Audio recording and import, Automated effects and pitch bends, SoundCloud and file sharing, Inter-App Audio and Ableton Link support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Medly Member | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly - Medly Member | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for beginners
- 🎨 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎶 Variety of sounds and instruments
- 💡 Helpful tutorials
- 🚀 Simple and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Limited access to features without subscription
- 🎨 Restricted customization options
- 🎶 Lack of diverse instrument selection
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Audio playback issues when switching between screens
- Freezing and crashing when exporting or sharing songs
- Inconsistent behavior when moving and arranging notes

**Requested features**

- Add more free instrument packs
- Implement ability to change time signatures
- Allow importing custom sounds and samples
- Improve recording and playback functionality
- Introduce more advanced music production tools


### Drum Pad Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Create professional-quality music and unique tracks with a variety of styles and sound packs. Utilize instruments, FX, and sequencing for creative sound design. Learn through beat school lessons and share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Multiple music styles (Hip-hop, Trap, House, etc.), Professional sound packs, Drum and Piano instruments, Sequencing with tempo and EQ, Beat School lessons, Quick music sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Music Beat Maker Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Beatmaker Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Annual | $46.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Incredible music-making experience
- 👍 Easy to learn and use
- 🎶 Wide variety of music genres and beats
- 🎓 Helpful tutorials and lessons
- 🎧 High-quality sound samples

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and repetitive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- ⏱️ Lessons and tutorials move too fast

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings sometimes stop unexpectedly
- Difficulty registering multiple button presses simultaneously
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a search function to find specific beats
- Allow users to create and share their own custom beats
- Implement a pause/resume feature for recordings
- Provide more granular control over tempo and timing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Medly free?

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

### Is Drum Pad Machine free?

Drum Pad Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Medly or Drum Pad Machine?

Medly and Drum Pad Machine are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 38K and 674K ratings respectively.

### Do Medly or Drum Pad Machine have ads?

Drum Pad Machine shows ads; Medly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Medly or Drum Pad Machine?

Medly ships an update every 6 days, and Drum Pad Machine every 3 months. Most recently, Medly was updated on October 19, 2026 and Drum Pad Machine on October 19, 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.*