RatshackReverb3 vs BeatRepeat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RatshackReverb3
This app meticulously recreates the sound and characteristics of a classic analog delay unit. It offers authentic "bucket-brigade" style delay with pitch-shifting as time changes, and even models input distortion for creative sound design.
- Accurate bucket-brigade delay model
- Pitch shifting with delay time changes
- Mic and line input modeling
- Input distortion simulation
- Cross-platform preset manager
- AUv3 and IAA support
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Ratshack Reverb is a detailed model of that classic of classics, the Realistic Electronic Reverb. Now, you can have the sound of everyone's first analog delay unit, without ever having to change batteries! As anyone who has owned this unit (which is just about everyone...) knows, it was actually an analog delay, not a reverb at all, and we've done our best to exactly replicate the sound and quirks of the original. We've even modeled the distortion that occurs by running a line signal in to the mic inputs. Features » Accurate analog "bucket-brigade" style delay model. Change the delay time, and the signal pitches accordingly. » Both mic and line inputs modeled, for overdriving the delay section if desired. » XML-based cross-platform preset manager, with copy and paste. (You can even move presets between the iOS version and the desktop version with Handoff.) » Entirely vector-based resizable high-resolution user interface » Both IAA and AUv3 versions included.
BeatRepeat
This app is a real-time drum repeat instrument and MIDI effect designed for live performance. It allows users to tap pads to trigger repeating drum hits synced to tempo, and swipe to create evolving rhythms with layered patterns. It offers extensive control over rhythmic elements and generative patterns.
- 8 velocity-sensitive pads
- Repeat presets for instant rhythms
- Per-pad control over rhythm parameters
- Euclidean rhythm masks
- Evolve modifier for parameter shifts
- Fill patterns for multi-pad sequences
- MIDI input and output
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Beat Repeat is a real-time drum repeat instrument and MIDI effect built for live performance. Tap a pad to trigger repeating drum hits synced to your tempo. Swipe to latch patterns, stack layers, and build evolving rhythms. Core Features - 8 velocity-sensitive pads - Repeat presets: instant rhythmic patterns (Straight 8th, Triplet, Flam, Ghost Roll, and more) - Per-pad control over division, gate, offset, ratchet, trigger conditions, and probability - Euclidean rhythm masks for generative patterns - Evolve modifier: parameters shift over time using mathematical shapes (sine, ramp, random walk) - Fill patterns: multi-pad sequences triggered from a single pad - Ghost notes with adjustable intensity and offset - Accent patterns for dynamic variation Works Everywhere - Standalone app with internal drum sounds - AUv3 plugin for GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and other hosts - VST3/AU for desktop DAWs - Full MIDI input and output - Ableton Link support for wireless sync - Drift quantization for natural-feeling timing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BeatRepeat at Free against RatshackReverb3's $0.99. BeatRepeat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). RatshackReverb3's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
BeatRepeat is free to download; RatshackReverb3 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BeatRepeat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RatshackReverb3's written reviews are positive against 100% of BeatRepeat's.
| Parameter | RatshackReverb3 | BeatRepeat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audio Damage, Inc. | Mathias Kirkerød |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
RatshackReverb3
No in-app purchases
BeatRepeat
No in-app purchases
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