# M vs Bytebeat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bytebeat at 50% against M's 0%. Bytebeat also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). M's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. M sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Bytebeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bytebeat holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of M's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bytebeat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | Bytebeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-gen/id1484274043/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytebeat-make-music-with-code/id6811730170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Carter-Bond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162644925) | [Ryo Tsudukihashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320583602) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-gen/id1484274043)

This app automatically composes original music based on your chosen settings for duration, tempo, and style. You can refine compositions by liking or disliking sections, and export generated music in MP3, MIDI, or sheet music formats. It's designed for content creators, producers, and music enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Automated music composition, Customizable duration, tempo, and style, Like/Dislike feedback for refinement, Export in MP3, MIDI, and PDF formats, Track Editor for rewriting sections, Separate track generation (melody, harmony, bass, percussion)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Use License | $3.49 | per month |
| Sharing Pack | $4.49 | per month |
| Library Expansion (+50 slots) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Library Expansion (+100 slots) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Downloads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


### Bytebeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytebeat-make-music-with-code/id6811730170)

Transform mathematical formulas into unique music by writing code. Edit your creations in real-time while they play, visualize the sound waves, and explore various modes for different audio outputs. Export your generated music to WAV format.

**Highlights:** Formula-based music generation, Real-time editing during playback, Waveform visualization, Multiple audio modes (Bytebeat, Signed, Floatbeat), Export to WAV format, Includes 29 preset formulas

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is Bytebeat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, M or Bytebeat?

Bytebeat is rated higher. M averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bytebeat averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

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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.*