Comparison

BeatMaker 3 vs Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BeatMaker 3

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
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▸ REDEFINING MUSIC PRODUCTION BeatMaker brings unmatched efficiency and depth in an intuitive audio and MIDI workstation. Look no further, the power of traditional desktop software and real hardware is now united into one single production studio. ▸ PLAY • PERFORM • RECORD Its streamlined workflow lets you perform and shape your ideas quickly and effectively, turning your instruments into full productions. Inspirational performance tools such as repeat, roll, swing, key scales & chords and macro controls will boost your creativity tenfold. Take control of it all with your MIDI gear and the new smart binding system. ▸ CRAFT YOUR OWN INSTRUMENTS 128 banks of 128 pads, where each one of them is a full-fledged instrument with multiple dimensions. Record and chop live, assemble, mangle and resample: our state of the art sampling engine will sculpt your ideas, giving life to your instruments with a full modulation and layering system. With ZPlane’s Elastique live stretch and pitch shift, adjust your loops and instruments to match the tempo or go experimental. You can even integrate your favorite synth & effect apps with full AUv3 and IAA support. ▸ PRECISE SEQUENCING The classic timeline based pattern & song editor gives all the modern sequencing features you‘d want to arrange complete tracks. Adding to this foundation, the new flexible Scene Mode opens up opportunities for remixing and live performances, looping and arranging clips in new ways. All the patterns, automations and sequencing tools are available right where you would expect. Add audio tracks to the mix, stretch them, turn your arrangements into a complete masterpiece. You can even play in sync with other software using Ableton Link. ▸ INSPIRATIONAL LIBRARY The ever growing sound store will bring premium and exclusive content to your own library. The genius of our sound designers will enhance your productions instantly, whether you’re looking for a classic 808 bass or exploring new musical genres. ▸ FULL FLEDGED MIXER Multi-channel recording & input/output routing is now a reality with the support of USB audio interfaces. Fine-tune your mix with the modern mixing board: every track, every pad has its own channel with unlimited effects and up to 8 sends. Add new depths to your sound with our palette of effects (internal or external AUv3/IAA). ▸ EXPORT AND SHARE Export your compositions and separated elements into single stems to share, re-use, re-work, re-master within a traditional studio setup Read the full specs on http://intua.net ! ▸ COMPATIBILITY - Works with 32-bits and 64-bits iPads. - Native iPad Pro support - iOS 9.3+ required - Best experience on newer models - iPhone version coming soon ▸ Documentation - Full documentation and tutorials available at http://support.intua.net

About

Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit

Create professional talkbox sounds and melodies with a versatile keyboard interface. Explore various scales and harmonies, and add expressive effects like vibrato and pitch bends. Ideal for musicians and beginners alike.

Highlights
  • Classic Sawtooth Talkbox Sound
  • Programmable harmonies and chords
  • 30-key chromatic keyboard
  • Jam Stack for improvisation
  • Vibrato, modulation, and pitch bends
  • 9 popular scales
Features
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Poly Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit is designed from the ground up for playing talkbox on the ElectroSpit ESX-1 mobile talkbox or any traditional talkbox, and comes with the perfect talkbox sound. The user interface is optimized for playing pro-quality melodies and harmonies with a keyboard layout that lets you fly. 30+ keys on your phone screen give you more room to express yourself. Easily add vibrato, modulation and pitch bends by dragging your fingers side to side or with the on screen pitchbend and modulation wheels to increase the funk and soul in your talkbox sound. You can also use pressure or shake to add vibrato. No musical training? No problem! Just slide your finger on the Jam Stack and get funky. The intuitive Jam stack allows you to improvise in one of 9 popular scales in any key. Technical Features: -Classic Sawtooth Talkbox Sound -Programmable harmonies -Programmable backing chords -30 key chromatic keyboard -Octave Transpose -Key Transpose -Pitchbend Wheel -Modulation Wheel -Portamento -Glide Time -9 Popular Scales like Blues and Pentatonic -Fine Tuning -works with ESX-1 Mobile Talkbox or any traditional talkbox - Selectable color skins - vertical keyboard mode Minimum Requirements: iPad 5th Gen, iPhone 6s, iOS 14 or better. iPhone 6s Plus or better recommended

Screenshots

Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit at $4.99 against BeatMaker 3's $24.99. Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). BeatMaker 3's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BeatMaker 3 costs $24.99 and Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit $4.99 up front. BeatMaker 3 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeatMaker 3 has 4.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of BeatMaker 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeatMaker 3 ships an update monthly, Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
BeatMaker 3 versus Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatMaker 3Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit
Price$24.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.7 (4.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.5K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINTUAElectroSpit Inc.

Customer experience

BeatMaker 3

All ratings4,459 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews470 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative26.8%

Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BeatMaker 3

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • Ability to rearrange pads
  • Improved MIDI sync and control
  • More sound packs and updates
  • Custom color themes
  • Streamlined project management
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  • Expanded piano roll functionality

Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

BeatMaker 3

One-time11
  • Starter Pack #1: July 2017Free
  • Starter Pack #2: August 2017Free
  • ThudRumble Gigantic Balls BassFree
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  • Modularism$0.99
  • Aquatronika$0.99
  • Beatlab$0.99
  • Ashes II$0.99
  • Arpism$0.99
  • INTUA 808 Science$1.99
  • MSXII The Constituent$1.99
  • MSXII The Fly Life$1.99
None

Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeatMaker 3 free?
BeatMaker 3 costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit free?
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BeatMaker 3 or Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit?
Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit is rated higher. BeatMaker 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BeatMaker 3 or Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit have ads?
Neither BeatMaker 3 nor Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeatMaker 3 or Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit?
BeatMaker 3 ships an update monthly, and Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit every 5 days. Most recently, BeatMaker 3 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Poly Talkbox by ElectroSpit on October 17, 2026.

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