# Hypertron vs Beat Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Hypertron at none against Beat Maker's shown. Hypertron also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 39%). Beat Maker's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 159). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hypertron sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Beat Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Hypertron 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 159, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Hypertron's written reviews are positive against 39% of Beat Maker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hypertron | Beat Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypertron/id1468266608/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-sampler/id1486636843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 159 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hypertron Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468266607) | [Devnex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486636842) |

## What reviewers say

### Hypertron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypertron/id1468266608)

Create music on the go with this powerful groovebox. It offers a simple interface for flexible music production, allowing you to trigger pads, tweak effects, arrange samples, and even generate new sounds with AI. Unlock advanced features for a complete production experience.

**Highlights:** AUv3 support, Live pad triggering, Sample editing and arrangement, AI sample generation, Built-in synthesizer, Multi-track export, Ableton Link sync

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bassdrums | $0.99 | one-time |
| E-Piano | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eight Zero Eight | $2.99 | one-time |
| LOFI | $2.99 | one-time |
| English | $2.99 | one-time |
| AUV3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hollow Earth | $4.99 | one-time |
| E-Drums | $4.99 | one-time |
| Andres Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Drums | $4.99 | one-time |
| Old School | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| COMPLETE BUNDLE | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Hypertron free?

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

### Is Beat Maker free?

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

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

Beat Maker is rated higher. Hypertron averages 4.4 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Beat Maker averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Hypertron or Beat Maker have ads?

Beat Maker shows ads; Hypertron does not.

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

Hypertron ships an update monthly, and Beat Maker monthly. Most recently, Hypertron was updated on October 6, 2026 and Beat Maker on October 15, 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.*