# AUM vs BeatMaker 3

AUM and BeatMaker 3 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of AUM's written reviews are positive against 63% of BeatMaker 3's. AUM also leads on chart position (#65 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). BeatMaker 3's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 535). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

AUM costs $24.99 and BeatMaker 3 $24.99 up front. AUM sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BeatMaker 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AUM against 4.7 for BeatMaker 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeatMaker 3 has 4.5K ratings behind it against 535, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of AUM's written reviews are positive against 63% of BeatMaker 3's.

AUM ships an update every 3 months, BeatMaker 3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AUM | BeatMaker 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | $24.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aum-audio-mixer/id1055636344/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmaker-3/id1060317024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 535 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 62.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kymatica AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/522046659) | [INTUA](https://appshunter.io/developer/285413818) |

## What reviewers say

### AUM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aum-audio-mixer/id1055636344)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a versatile audio mixer, recorder, and connection hub for mobile devices. It allows users to connect various audio sources, route signals, apply effects, and record mixes with high fidelity. It supports advanced features like MIDI control, synchronization, and integration with other audio apps and hardware.

**Highlights:** Connect hardware inputs/outputs, Route audio and MIDI, Host Audio Unit extensions, Record mixes and individual tracks, Synchronize with Ableton Link, Built-in processing nodes, MIDI control and routing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent audio routing and mixing capabilities
- 🚀 Powerful and flexible workflow
- 💡 Seamless integration with AUv3 and IAA apps
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 👍 Reliable and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 💡 Lack of MIDI clock sync receive functionality
- 💡 Limited visual customization options (e.g. channel sizes)
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some hardware interfaces

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when using certain plugin combinations
- Compatibility issues with iOS 15 and newer
- Inconsistent MIDI transport controls

**Requested features**

- Add MIDI clock sync receive capability
- Implement a timeline/sequencer view
- Provide more visual customization options
- Improve support for external hardware integration


### BeatMaker 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmaker-3/id1060317024)

This music production studio offers an intuitive audio and MIDI workstation, combining desktop software power with hardware efficiency. Create, perform, and record your musical ideas with advanced sampling, sequencing, and mixing tools. Integrate external apps and export your finished tracks.

**Highlights:** Streamlined performance and recording workflow, Advanced sampling engine with live stretching, Classic timeline and flexible scene-based sequencing, Full-fledged mixer with multi-channel routing, AUv3 and IAA app integration, Inspirational sound library and export options

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack #1: July 2017 | Free | one-time |
| Starter Pack #2: August 2017 | Free | one-time |
| ThudRumble Gigantic Balls Bass | Free | one-time |
| Modularism | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aquatronika | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beatlab | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ashes II | $0.99 | one-time |
| INTUA 808 Science | $1.99 | one-time |
| MSXII The Constituent | $1.99 | one-time |
| MSXII The Fly Life | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful sampler
- 🚀 Versatile DAW capabilities
- 👍 Great for live performance
- 👍 Excellent value for money
- 👍 Seamless AUv3 integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Stability issues with plugins
- 🐛 Buggy MIDI functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing file management

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching sound banks
- MIDI keyboard disconnects on stop
- Samples losing sync after export
- Glitches with AUv3 plugin loading
- Inconsistent behavior with touch controls

**Requested features**

- Ability to rearrange pads
- Improved MIDI sync and control
- More sound packs and updates
- Custom color themes
- Streamlined project management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AUM free?

AUM costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is BeatMaker 3 free?

BeatMaker 3 costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AUM or BeatMaker 3?

AUM is rated higher. AUM averages 4.7 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while BeatMaker 3 averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do AUM or BeatMaker 3 have ads?

Neither AUM nor BeatMaker 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AUM or BeatMaker 3?

AUM ships an update every 3 months, and BeatMaker 3 monthly. Most recently, AUM was updated on November 7, 2026 and BeatMaker 3 on November 6, 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.*