# DP8 vs Beat Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DP8 at none against Beat Maker's 7. DP8 also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Beat Maker's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 78). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beat Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. DP8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for DP8 against 4.5 for Beat Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Maker has 1.8K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of DP8's written reviews are positive against 39% of Beat Maker's.

DP8 ships an update every 2 months, Beat Maker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DP8 | Beat Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dp8/id1276745191/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-sampler/id1486636843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MingChun Chien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181368598) | [Devnex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486636842) |

## What reviewers say

### DP8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dp8/id1276745191)

Experience a full drum kit with an intuitive layout. Enjoy dynamic performance and high-quality sounds at your fingertips. Practice along with songs using real-time speed adjustment and a simple mixer.

**Highlights:** Full drum kit layout, Natural dynamic performance, High-quality sound, Multi-genre drum sounds, Integrated song playback, Real-time song speed adjust

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beat Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-sampler/id1486636843)

Create professional-sounding beats on your mobile device with a wide variety of samples, including those inspired by famous songs. Enhance your tracks with effects, use a metronome for perfect timing, and record your creations to share.

**Highlights:** Create beats with samples, Use samples from famous songs, Add effects like delay and reverb, Metronome for timing, Record and share beats, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good beats and sounds
- 💡 Customizable pads
- 🚀 Quick music creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restricted features without subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and paywall
- 🔍 Limited sound customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Delayed audio playback
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to record and save own samples
- Longer loop lengths
- Individual pad volume control
- Import custom sound packs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DP8 free?

DP8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beat Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DP8 or Beat Maker?

Beat Maker is rated higher. DP8 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Beat Maker averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do DP8 or Beat Maker have ads?

Both DP8 and Beat Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DP8 or Beat Maker?

DP8 ships an update every 2 months, and Beat Maker monthly. Most recently, DP8 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Beat Maker on October 12, 2026.

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