# Beat Blocks — Build beats with blocks! > Music creation app using physical blocks detected by camera. (iPhone/iPad app by Playable Tech ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-blocks/id1558175877 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Playable Tech ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553060999) - Category: Games, Music, Family, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 85 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-03-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-blocks/id1558175877/reviews.md ## What is Beat Blocks? BeatBlocks is a playful music-making app that lets you build your own music using Lego bricks and other real-life construction blocks. Choose from a range of musical styles and start building, recording and sharing your beats. BeatBlocks brings the play out of the screen and into the real world to let you get hands-on with music making.  

How to play? BeatBlocks uses the camera on your iPhone or iPad to detect blocks of different type and colour. To make music, simply lay out different patterns of blocks in front of the camera. A repeating 8-beat loop will play and on every loop, when the app sees a brick, it will play a sound: so as you build, you make music. 
To change your loop, just move or scatter the blocks around, try out different colours, and wait for the loop to come around again. The left-to-right position sets the timing of each musical note, the top to bottom position selects which note/pitch to play, and the colour sets the instrument. The app also lets you adjust the tempo, swing, key and scale for your loops.

 Save and share your beats! When you are ready to show-off your compositions to the world, hit the record button to screen grab a video of your performance. When you are finished, simply choose to share or save.

  Try out BeatBlocks for free! The trial version of Beatblocks lets you use a maximum of 5 bricks at a time during music-play. To remove this limitation, upgrade to the full version, where you can earn in-game credits and use these to upgrade your sound pack library!  BeatBlocks was launched at SXSW 2023 representing the UK Immersive Futures Lab, and is winner of the silver medal for use of AI at the 2023 BIMA Awards. Playable Technology’s AI-powered music-sequencing technology has already been star of the show at the “Turn it up” interactive music exhibitions at the London Science Museum and with “BeatBlocks Live” at the National Museum of Scotland during the 2024 Science Festival in Edinburgh. Download BeatBlocks now and let the loops begin! ## Key features - Build music with physical blocks - Camera-based block detection - Adjust tempo, swing, key, and scale - Save and share recordings - AI-powered music sequencing - Multiple musical styles ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 1000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time | | Full Version + 1000 Credits | $2.99 | one-time | | Unlock Everything | $6.99 | one-time | | 3000 Credits | $1.99 | one-time | | 6000 Credits | $2.99 | one-time | | 2x Loop Multiplier | $0.99 | one-time | | 3x Loop Multiplier | $1.99 | one-time | | Full Version + Everything | $14.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-blocks/id1558175877/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Lego beats *2024-09-24* Yup Lego beats. Fun to build the stand etc … didn’t have all the colours but worked pretty good. MIDI out would be a great addition. More please. ### 5/5 — Lego Brick Looper *2024-09-21* Only had a handful of bricks to test with initially but easy enough concept to grasp: different coloured bricks mean different sounds. Put my phone in a mount I had to help free up my hands to move the bricks around and found that was the best as it kept the phone still. Some cool sounds and seems there’s a lot more to unlock as you go on! ### 5/5 — Lego music *2024-09-16* Works great, and is what it claims, building music with Lego bricks. It’s a looper, so really easy to get things happening. Works with traditional (Lego basic) square and rectangular bricks. Didn’t have all the colours but still got a good range of sounds to play with. Great fun! ### 1/5 — It’s not working. *2024-02-10* Couldn't get any sound. Then it said daily loop limit has reached. Total disaster. **Developer response:** Apologies @murdemotion, and thanks for letting us know about your issue. We've found that there was an intermittent problem with the initial download and installation of audio files, which could result in no sound in the app. The disaster recovery team has implemented a fix for this so hopefully we can get you back on track. We've also changed how the trial version of the app works, removing the loop limit entirely - you can now play for as long as you like, but the app will detect a maximum of 5 bricks at a time. Feel free to DM us via our website if you want any help or have any further issues. ## Frequently asked questions about Beat Blocks ### How does Beat Blocks work? Beat Blocks uses your device's camera to detect physical blocks. The position and color of these blocks are translated into musical notes, rhythms, and instruments, allowing you to build beats by arranging them. ### What devices is Beat Blocks compatible with? Beat Blocks is designed for iPhone and iPad devices, offering a versatile platform for music creation on the go. ### What is the age rating for Beat Blocks? Beat Blocks is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for young children and families to explore music creation together. ### How often is Beat Blocks updated? The app was last updated on September 15, 2024, indicating ongoing development and potential for new features and improvements. ### Can I use Beat Blocks offline? The provided description does not specify offline functionality. However, camera-based features and saving/sharing may require an internet connection. ### What makes Beat Blocks unique compared to other music apps? Beat Blocks stands out by integrating physical construction blocks with digital music creation, offering a tactile and intuitive way to compose music using AI-powered sequencing. ### What are the limitations of the free version of Beat Blocks? The trial version of Beat Blocks limits users to a maximum of 5 bricks at a time during music playback. Upgrading to the full version removes this limitation. ### How can I unlock more sound packs in Beat Blocks? Users can earn in-game credits within the full version of Beat Blocks. These credits can then be used to upgrade and expand your sound pack library. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.4 — 2024-09-15 Trial Version now limited to a maximum of 5 detected bricks at a time. Various Bug fixes and improvements. * Removed 300 loop limit from Trial Version * Reduced installation time for first-installs for faster start-up. * Improvements to the in-game Achievements screen ### 1.0.3 — 2024-06-12 Various bug fixes and improvements.  * App on longer crashes on startup when camera access has been denied. ### 1.0.2 — 2024-04-15 Bug fixes and improvements. Free daily loop limit has been increased for trial version users. Added an "Unlock Everything" In-app purchase option ### 1.0.1 — 2023-03-14 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.0 — 2023-03-12 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Beat Blocks | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Music Tiles: Beat Runner Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-tiles-beat-runner-game/id6448946516) | — | Free | Games | | [Project Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-music/id6762417129) | — | Free | Games | | [123 Kids Fun Baby Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/123-kids-fun-baby-music/id881813214) | 4.4 (13) | Free | Games | | [Beat Machine - Music Drum Pads](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-machine-music-drum-pads/id1457842157) | 4.3 (183) | Free | Games | | [Take That : This Life Match 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-that-this-life-match-3/id6483367442) | 5.0 (9) | Free | Games | | [Piano Games: Music Songs Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-games-music-songs-maker/id1644870629) | 4.3 (19) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Playable Tech ltd. - [Skoog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skoog/id987500143) - [Skoog Skratch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skoog-skratch/id1287709211) - [Skwitch Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skwitch-music/id1377700645) - [Skoog Access](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skoog-access/id1384103241) - [Skwitch Access](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skwitch-access/id1420569253) All apps by Playable Tech ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1553060999 ## Related topics [beat blocks](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/beat-blocks) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*