Comparison

Roland Zenbeats vs 4

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Roland Zenbeats

Create music anywhere, anytime on any device. Build beats, compose songs, and sample sounds with a vast library of modern and legendary Roland sounds. Edit, refine, and mix your tracks with powerful tools and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Multitrack song composition
  • ZR1 Drum Sampler
  • ZC1 Synthesizer
  • Sample import and editing
  • Full-screen mixer
  • LoopBuilder and Timeline view
  • Cross-platform project sharing
Features
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Find your creative flow. Roland Zenbeats is a music creation app that keeps you in an effortless artistic flow. Get started on any mobile device or computer platform and make music anywhere, anytime. With its collection of both modern and legendary sounds, Zenbeats brings Roland’s history of innovation into a new, mobile-friendly format. The app is your instrument. Whether you’re an emerging musician or an established producer, Zenbeats makes music creation easy. Build beats, compose full multitrack songs, or sample the world around you. Wherever you are, no matter what platform or device you use, capture your creative spark with Zenbeats. A universe of sound. Whatever style you’re working in, you’ll find the perfect sounds for your tracks in Zenbeats. From vintage Roland JUNO and JUPITER tones to diverse and progressive instruments for any genre, the 14,000-plus presets will keep your compositions fresh and exciting. ZR1. The future of beatmaking. Our ZR1 Drum Sampler is a new kind of beat machine. Fast track your percussive prowess with seminal Roland drum tones from the TR-808, TR-909, and more. Sample your world. Sample and import directly into ZR1’s drum pads with the touch of a finger. Edit. Refine. Repeat. Tweak your sounds with advanced editing functionality. Manipulate and chop your one-shot samples with the slice editor and quickly crop and fade as needed. ZC1. Roland’s most advanced synth engine. ZC1 is a versatile synthesizer based on our powerful ZEN-Core Synthesis System. The free version features signature Roland synth sounds and 60 presets, driven by a sleek touch-based interface with an X/Y pad for easy sound manipulation. When you unlock the full version of ZC1, you get over 900 additional presets and 90 MFX that are all fully compatible with ZENOLOGY and supported ZEN-Core hardware. Deep MIDI and audio power at your fingertips. The Zenbeats ecosystem offers tons of time-saving tools to document, edit, and refine your ideas. Quickly capture and play sounds with LoopBuilder, or use a traditional approach with the Timeline view for more sophisticated arrangements and automation options. Fresh sounds. Fresh ideas. The Zenbeats Store is loaded with sounds, loops, and creative tools to expand your musical palette. Whatever sound or genre you’re chasing, the Zenbeats Store has you covered. All sounds are royalty-free and new tones are added weekly. Mix and match. With the full-screen mixer view, it’s simple to control volume, filter, panning, and more. Browse through 17 native FX, EQ tracks to your liking, and balance all your audio, instrument, and drum tracks from one streamlined location. Easy Sharing. Effortless transfers between phone, tablet, and desktop make the distance between you and your finished product even shorter. Use Google Drive™ or OneDrive to share Zenbeats projects and export stems and loops for use in other DAWs. Free, unlock, or membership. The choice is yours. With the free version of Zenbeats, you get music production essentials plus the ability to purchase additional loops and presets in the Zenbeats Store. When you’re ready to expand, there are three ways to unlock the full Zenbeats experience: Platform Unlock: Get all features, instruments, and effects on your favorite platform. Platform Unlock includes over 2,500 presets, loops, and sounds (2.5 GB), ZR1 Drum Sampler with sampling/editing, ZC1 Synthesizer with 90 built-in MFX, full SampleVerse modular synthesizer with editor, VST/AU/AUv3 support, and unlimited mixing and export capabilities. Max Unlock: Get all features, instruments, effects, and store packs on all platforms and devices. Roland Cloud Membership: All Roland Cloud membership tiers include Zenbeats Max Unlock. All memberships come with Zenbeats Max Unlock for as little as $2.99 USD per month.

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4

Features
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4パッドサンプラーはシンプルなサウンドプレーヤーです。 録音、ファイル、動画からオーディオをインポートし、4つのパッドに割り当てることができます。 各パッドは独立して動作するため、複数のサウンドを同時に再生できます。 波形を表示しながら開始位置を調整することで、簡単にオーディオをトリミングでき、再生タイミングを合わせることができます。 機能: - ファイル、録音、動画からオーディオをインポート - 4つのパッドにサウンドを割り当て - タップで即座に再生 - 複数のサウンドを同時に再生 - 波形プレビューでオーディオをトリミング - シンプルでミニマルなインターフェース すべてのオーディオはデバイスにローカルに保存されます。 データの収集や共有は一切行いません。 The 4-pad sampler is a simple sound player. You can import audio from recordings, files, and videos and assign them to 4 pads. Each pad operates independently, so you can play multiple sounds at the same time. By adjusting the starting position while displaying the waveform, you can easily trim the audio and adjust the playback timing. Function: - Import audio from files, recordings, and videos - Assign sound to 4 pads - Play instantly with a tap - Play multiple sounds at the same time - Trim audio with waveform preview - Simple and minimalist interface All audio is stored locally on the device. We do not collect or share data at all.

Screenshots

Roland Zenbeats4 screens
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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Roland Zenbeats at Free against 4's $1.99. Roland Zenbeats also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.2). 4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Roland Zenbeats is free to download; 4 costs $1.99 up front. Roland Zenbeats sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Roland Zenbeats versus 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoland Zenbeats4
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.7 (268 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings268 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size415 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland Corporationeiki yonemoto

Bugs and requests

Roland Zenbeats

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disappearing audio files
  • Unresponsive MIDI learn
  • Incompatibility with iOS 13
  • Broken tutorial screens
  • Inconsistent plugin behavior

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improved MIDI support
  • Audio file export options
  • Sidechain compression
  • Deeper synth editing capabilities
  • Audiobus/IAA compatibility
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  • Customizable keyboard layout

4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Roland Zenbeats

Subscriptions4
  • Roland Cloud Core Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Roland Cloud Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Roland Cloud Ultimate Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
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  • Roland Cloud Core Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • 2 Store Points$1.99
  • 4 Store Points$3.99
  • 5 Store Points$4.99
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  • 7 Store Points$6.99
  • 8 Store Points$7.99
  • 10 Store Points$9.99
  • 15 Store Points$14.99
  • 30 Store Points$29.99
None

4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roland Zenbeats free?
Roland Zenbeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4 free?
4 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roland Zenbeats or 4 have ads?
Neither Roland Zenbeats nor 4 shows ads.

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