# SquareBeat

> Mobile music sequencer for building patterns, songs, and mixing tracks with samples and AUv3 plugins. (iPhone/iPad app by James Navarro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarebeat/id6464103210 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/514153445)
- Category: Music, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 114 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-10-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarebeat/id6464103210/reviews.md

## What is SquareBeat?

SquareBeat is a music sequencer. Build patterns out of samples and AUv3 plugins, and build songs out of patterns. Import your own samples to make new sounds. Develop songs rapidly with the text based tracker GUI. 

All functionality is free except wav file export.

• Sequence and manipulate audio samples.
• Mix tracks.
• Use AUv3 audio unit instruments.
• Use AUv3 effects on effect busses.
• Connect with other apps with Audiobus.
• Export and share your song.

## Key features

- Sequence and manipulate audio samples
- Mix tracks
- Use AUv3 audio unit instruments
- Use AUv3 effects on effect busses
- Connect with other apps via Audiobus
- Export and share songs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SquareBeat Full Version | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarebeat/id6464103210/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Intuitive workflow!

*2025-11-30*

If you can’t figure out how to get back to the other pages, double tap! More intuitive than other trackers I’ve used so far

### 4/5 — Honestly I know this app been around for a while but if you fix these issues then this app is awesom

*2025-09-02*

Needs work when you use auv3 plugins and save a song it doesn’t remember any of plugins when you load the song back up and also it crashes when I use certain plugins in the mixer section

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2025-05-08*

I’m really enjoying this app

### 5/5 — Been waiting for something like this.

*2023-10-15*

There’s some cool apps that use tracker style beat making for iOS. I don’t feel like either of the ones that comes to mind did very much to adapt a tracker to an iPhone. 

This app is what I’ve been waiting for. The best parts of a tracker workflow but mixed in with handy swip, pinch, and tap gestures for workflow speed. I don’t have everything memorized so it still takes me a second to beat juggle but I’m catching on quick. 

I haven’t been this excited for an app since koala sampler! If you like the tracker style but wish there was a phone version, now there is. 

My only complaint is that this app has its own folder for storing samples in. I wish I could just access AudioShare or my iCloud Drive where I have my samples from everything else. Add that and I’ll be unstoppable. 😂

### 3/5 — Could be great but lots of crashing

*2023-10-13*

It’s fun and surprisingly powerful I’d say. However it’s just crash city

## Frequently asked questions about SquareBeat

### What is SquareBeat?

SquareBeat is a music sequencer application that allows users to build patterns using samples and AUv3 plugins, and then arrange these patterns into full songs. It offers features for mixing tracks and importing custom samples.

### What devices does SquareBeat support?

SquareBeat is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it a versatile tool for mobile music creation.

### What is the age rating for SquareBeat?

SquareBeat has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in music creation.

### How often is SquareBeat updated?

The latest version of SquareBeat is 1.0.4, and it was last updated on January 14, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development.

### What is the user rating for SquareBeat?

SquareBeat has an excellent user rating of 4.9 stars, based on 8 ratings, indicating high user satisfaction with the app's performance and features.

### Does SquareBeat have ads?

No, SquareBeat does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with an optional in-app purchase for WAV file export.

### What are the limitations of the free version of SquareBeat?

The core functionality of SquareBeat, including sequencing, mixing, and using AUv3 plugins, is completely free. The only feature that requires an in-app purchase is the ability to export songs as WAV files.

### Can I use my own sounds with SquareBeat?

Yes, SquareBeat allows you to import your own samples, enabling you to create unique sounds and personalize your music projects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-01-14

iPad support and minor fixes 
Also the entire app is free now, unless you want to export wav files of the project.

### 1.0.3 — 2023-10-18

- Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2023-10-15

- [Fixed] AUv3 instrument change causes crash.

### 1.0.1 — 2023-10-13

- Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2023-10-12

No release notes.

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All apps by James Navarro: https://appshunter.io/developer/514153445

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*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 2026-08-14.*