The finger-drumming pad that feels like an MPC, not a toy. Great velocity-sensitive pads for around $100, works with an iPad over a USB adapter, and it's a huge step up from cheap controllers.
For iPad, the Akai MPD218 has great pads with good velocity sensitivity. It works with an iPad via a USB adapter, and the MPC-style pads feel way better than the cheap controllers, around $100.
The Arturia BeatStep Pro is another solid option with good pads, around $250. And you're right that Maschine and Push are overkill if you're not in their ecosystems, the pads are nice, but you're paying for software integration you won't actually use.
For iPad finger drumming, the Akai, Maschine and Push are overkill unless you use their software. You'd pay for integration you won't use.
Yes, connect it via a USB adapter. The MPC-style pads feel great for the price.
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