Sapling Hollow Studios
Rhythm and music making · Age 3 and up
Sapling Beats
A calm drum machine and beat maker where kids tap colorful pads, build looping grooves, and start to feel how rhythm works.
29-second demo
See Sapling Beats in action
Tap drums, switch sound kits, and build a looping rhythm.
Two friendly ways to make music
Play first, learn rhythm naturally
Play Drums offers large picture-labeled pads and 10 free sound kits: Forest, Big Drums, Techno, Robot, Penta, Major, Minor, Piano, Recordings, and Potty.
Make Beats is a simple step sequencer. Kids tap squares to create a loop, choose a speed animal, and play drums over the beat they made.
- 10 free sound kits
- Beat grids grow from 4 to 16 steps
- Six private recording slots
- Optional one-time Sound Pack adds six more kits
- Works completely offline
Made for little hands and ears
Picture controls work for pre-readers. A quick volume control and parent-gated half-volume option help families choose a comfortable sound level.
No ads. No accounts. No tracking. No social features.
Private recordings
Families can record six short sounds and use them as drum pads. Recordings stay in private app storage and never leave the device.
Questions families ask
What ages is Sapling Beats for?
It is designed for ages 3 and up. Large picture controls make the drum pads easy to start, while the beat grid adds depth as children grow.
Which devices does it support?
Sapling Beats is available for iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets.
Does music making work offline?
Yes. Drums, beat making, and private recordings work offline. A store connection is needed only for purchasing or restoring the optional Sound Pack.
What does it cost?
The app is free to start with 10 sound kits. One optional, permanent Sound Pack adds six more kits. There are no subscriptions.
Are there ads, accounts, or tracking?
No. There are no ads, accounts, analytics, tracking, or social features.
Where are family recordings stored?
The six short recordings stay in the app's private storage on the device and are not uploaded by Sapling Hollow.
10 sound kits included
Ready to make a first beat?
Start playing with no ads, account, or subscription.
