# Beat Maker vs BeatDiscovery

The clearest difference is rating: BeatDiscovery at 5.0 against Beat Maker's 4.5. BeatDiscovery also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Beat Maker's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beat Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and BeatDiscovery sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BeatDiscovery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Maker has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Beat Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, BeatDiscovery weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Maker | BeatDiscovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-sampler/id1486636843/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatdiscovery/id6772562163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devnex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486636842) | [YouSound Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452078261) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### BeatDiscovery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatdiscovery/id6772562163)

This music production app helps producers quickly create and refine beat ideas. It offers a controlled system for generating variations using real sounds and MIDI patterns, allowing for detailed editing and seamless export to DAWs. Suitable for both beginners and professionals.

**Highlights:** 16-channel drum groove engine, Sound and pattern pack switching, Per-channel editing, Audio effects suite, MIDI and stem export, Custom sample pack creation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Own Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Afrobeat | $9.99 | one-time |
| Compurhythms | $9.99 | one-time |
| Latin Rhythms | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Drums | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scratch Beats | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simms | $9.99 | one-time |
| SP 303 Drums Vol. 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Name Trap Life Vol 2 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Maker free?

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

### Is BeatDiscovery free?

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

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

BeatDiscovery is rated higher. Beat Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while BeatDiscovery averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beat Maker or BeatDiscovery have ads?

Beat Maker shows ads; BeatDiscovery does not.

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

Beat Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, and BeatDiscovery weekly. Most recently, Beat Maker was updated on September 29, 2026 and BeatDiscovery on September 13, 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.*