# Beat Maker vs Beat Maker Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Beat Maker at 4.5 against Beat Maker Studio's 1.0. Beat Maker also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). Beat Maker Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Beat Maker Studio sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beat Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. 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 monthly, Beat Maker Studio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Maker | Beat Maker Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-sampler/id1486636843/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-studio-jam-pad/id6803020511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devnex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486636842) | [Stsiapan Maltsau](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803020513) |

## 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


### Beat Maker Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-studio-jam-pad/id6803020511)

Create music and beats with AI assistance. This app offers a simple music studio to craft melodies, record vocals, import sounds, and apply effects. Share your creations with friends and explore various music styles.

**Highlights:** AI beat and melody creation, Extensive sound pack library, Record vocals and import sounds, Real-time sound effect control, Drum pad and note placement modes, Multiple music style presets

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Premium | $53.99 | per year |
| Wild Child | $2.19 | one-time |
| Fringe | $2.19 | one-time |
| Amber | $2.39 | one-time |
| Scurry | $2.39 | one-time |
| Sprout | $2.39 | one-time |
| Sun Road | $2.39 | one-time |
| Dont Cry | $2.39 | one-time |
| Wintery | $2.39 | one-time |
| Handy | $2.39 | one-time |
| Nexus | $2.39 | one-time |
| Psy Duck | $2.39 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Maker free?

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

### Is Beat Maker Studio free?

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

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

Beat Maker is rated higher. Beat Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Beat Maker Studio averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beat Maker or Beat Maker Studio have ads?

Both Beat Maker and Beat Maker Studio show ads.

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

Beat Maker ships an update monthly, and Beat Maker Studio every 3 days. Most recently, Beat Maker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Beat Maker Studio on October 31, 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.*