# Beatonal vs Trace Sequenced Sample Box

The clearest difference is rating: Trace Sequenced Sample Box at 5.0 against Beatonal's 4.6. Trace Sequenced Sample Box also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Beatonal's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beatonal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trace Sequenced Sample Box sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trace Sequenced Sample Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beatonal has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Beatonal ships an update weekly, Trace Sequenced Sample Box monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beatonal | Trace Sequenced Sample Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatonal-easy-music-maker/id1157803880/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-sequenced-sample-box/id6443663264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luuk van der Graaff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157803879) | [Grohe & Giannakakis Applications GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185329512) |

## What reviewers say

### Beatonal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatonal-easy-music-maker/id1157803880)

Easily create and share music with built-in synthesizers and a drum machine. Sketch melodies, bass lines, and chord progressions using intuitive pattern pads. Unlock advanced features and project saving with an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Create drum loops with pattern pads, Sketch bass lines, chords, and melodies, 4 audio channels (drum, bass, chords, lead), Analog synth with modulation and effects, User-friendly track sharing via URL, Export tracks as MIDI or WAV, Load custom drum samples

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro License | $2.99 | one-time |


### Trace Sequenced Sample Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-sequenced-sample-box/id6443663264)

Create music with this versatile sample-based creation tool. It functions as a drum computer, groovebox, and sample animator with built-in effects and live performance capabilities. Generate unique rhythms and soundtracks using its priority-driven sequencer and extensive sound library.

**Highlights:** Sample-based music creation, Drum computer and groovebox, Sample animator, Priority-driven sequencer, Onboard effects, Live performing skills, Internal recorder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Storage and Recoding | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beatonal free?

Beatonal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trace Sequenced Sample Box free?

Trace Sequenced Sample Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beatonal or Trace Sequenced Sample Box?

Trace Sequenced Sample Box is rated higher. Beatonal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Trace Sequenced Sample Box averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beatonal or Trace Sequenced Sample Box have ads?

Neither Beatonal nor Trace Sequenced Sample Box shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beatonal or Trace Sequenced Sample Box?

Beatonal ships an update weekly, and Trace Sequenced Sample Box monthly. Most recently, Beatonal was updated on September 28, 2026 and Trace Sequenced Sample Box on June 1, 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.*