# Music Check vs SquareBeat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SquareBeat at 80% against Music Check's 25%. SquareBeat also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Music Check's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Music Check sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SquareBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Music Check ships an update every 2 weeks, SquareBeat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Check | SquareBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarebeat/id6464103210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 213 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johannes Loeffler](https://appshunter.io/developer/967323440) | [James Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/514153445) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Check

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-check/id1222506270)

This app helps you compose and modify melodies using a unique 3-step process. Explore a vast number of possibilities with chord and rhythm selections. Load SoundFonts, record with a MIDI keyboard, and control playback with a simulated turntable.

**Highlights:** Prisma Composer for melody creation, Chord and rhythm pattern selection, Note variation control, Save and load MIDI projects, MIDI keyboard recording, Simulated turntable playback control, SF2 and DLS SoundFont loading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Data | $9.99 | one-time |


### SquareBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarebeat/id6464103210)

Create music by building patterns with samples and AUv3 plugins. Arrange these patterns into songs, import your own sounds, and mix tracks. Features a text-based tracker GUI for rapid development, with all core functionality free except for WAV file export.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Check free?

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

### Is SquareBeat free?

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

### Do Music Check or SquareBeat have ads?

Neither Music Check nor SquareBeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Music Check or SquareBeat?

Music Check ships an update every 2 weeks, and SquareBeat every 3 days. Most recently, Music Check was updated on October 24, 2026 and SquareBeat on October 30, 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.*