Comparison

Songwriting Studio vs Dirty Beat

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

Head to head
About

Songwriting Studio

This app acts as a digital notebook and recording studio for musicians. It offers tools for writing lyrics, composing melodies, and organizing musical ideas. Designed for songwriters of all levels, it streamlines the creative process from inspiration to finished song.

Highlights
  • Lyrics editor with section management
  • Quick chord entry
  • Rhyming dictionary and synonyms
  • Sidebar notepad for notes
  • Audio recorder for melodies
  • Formatted lyrics for export and sharing
  • Import and export songs and audio
Features
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Songwriting Studio is like a Word Processor for Songwriters! It has all the tools needed to write your lyrics and record your melodies and ideas. Built "BY A SONGWRITER for SONGWRITERS", Songwriting Studio is used by professional songwriters on the road, in the studio, and everywhere else that inspiration strikes. There is no better tool for the aspiring and professional songwriter than the iPhone & iPad. Their portability make them the ultimate tool for getting your ideas down quickly and working while on the road. But none of the apps available are built to stay out of the way of the creative flow. Nothing is more frustrating than having to navigate a complicated, poorly designed tool when inspiration hits you, and while you are getting your lyrics from your head to the paper. - Instant access to your Song Library, searchable and organized by folders. ⁃ Home Screen Quick Recorder that can be used to get an idea or melody quickly recorded without creating a song. The audio can then be converted to a new song at a later time to begin writing the lyrics and building your masterpiece At your fingertips is a powerful Lyrics Editor that includes: ⁃ Easy to add song sections ⁃ Quick chord entry without needing to change keyboards or press shift, etc… ⁃ Powerful Rhyming Dictionary and Synonyms ⁃ Sidebar Notepad for quick notes and ideas while writing your lyrics and chords ⁃ Powerful Audio Recorder to get down those ideas easily while working on your lyrics ⁃ Formatted lyrics for printing, sharing and exporting that optionally include your contact information, social media links & notes ⁃ Easy import, creating songs from many formats or from an audio file ⁃ Export and share songs & audio recordings quickly and easily ⁃ Backup & Share songs and lyrics, including audio & voice recordings, to collaborate with others. Great for all music genres and songwriters who write, Rap, Country, Blues, Rock, Alternative Rock, R&B, Christian Rappers, Reggaeton, Gospel, Spoken Word, Pop and more. If you're a Rapper, just add your beats and write your lyrics while the beat plays in the background! Get Songwriting Studio and see for yourself what a powerful, and easy to use tool it is!

About

Dirty Beat

Create electronic music using touch, motion, and voice effects. Transform sounds in real-time with body movement and customize synths. No musical background is needed to start making beats.

Highlights
  • Two-finger touchscreen controls
  • Motion sound manipulation with gyro
  • Built-in polyrhythmic sequencer
  • Adjustable voice effects
  • Mix with other music apps
  • On-stage performance or home jamming
Features
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CREATE GROOVES WITH JUST A SHAKE, TILT AND TOUCH !!! DirtyBeat is an easy-to-use electronic music creation app that lets you create beats and sounds with touch, motion, and voice manipulation. It Transforms music in real-time with body movement and customize synths and voice effects. Have you ever felt like you can understand music beats? Now it’s time to find out !! Come and join me as I give you the music beat creation in the power of your body movement ! YES!!! All you need to know is when the next beat is coming and then … Unleash Your Creativity with DirtyBeat – The Ultimate Psy-Trance Creation Tool! *** No Musical Background Needed! *** Dive into the world of music creation with DirtyBeat, designed for of all skill levels, Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned expert, this app inspires creativity and brings your musical ideas to life. Key Features: *** TWO FINGERS TOUCHSCREEN *** Effortlessly play synths with a two finger Chaos Pad. Combine your touch with the built-in polyrhythm sequencer loop machine to create captivating grooves in no time! *** MOTION SOUND MANIPULATION *** Experience a new dimension of sound as you use your body movement to transform and enhance your music in real-time. Press the Gyro button and raise your device up in the air. Shake when you feel like changing the sound or rhythm. This app detects the motion of your hand when you raise it up and down in the air. *** BUILT IN SEQUENCER *** Learn to create loops. The Dirty-Loops can go Polyrhythmic and it’s friendly to use, I was thinking of dropping the 5 and 7 from the step-sequencer, Tell me what do you think in the comments… *** VOICE EFFECTS *** Add a personal touch to your recordings with adjustable delay and pitch changes, allowing your voice to blend seamlessly into your tracks. Leave a comment if you would like me to add the ability to upload your own files and not just the mic recordings. *** MixWithOthers *** Play along with your DJ Controller or other music apps, expanding your creative possibilities and jamming anytime, anywhere. *** USE ON-STAGE / JAM AT HOME *** Amaze your friends and audience like a pro DJ, or turn your living room into a mind-blowing music experience!. This app can rock !!! Whether you’re jamming in your room or performing at a big concert. *** UPDATES AND IMPROVEMENTS *** If you want to see further updates for this app, please show your support, leave a positive comment... GROOVE WITH TOUCH & MOTION. Powered by AudioKit.

Screenshots

Songwriting Studio4 screens
Dirty Beat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dirty Beat at 100% against Songwriting Studio's 42%. Dirty Beat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Songwriting Studio's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 10) and iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Songwriting Studio costs $5.99 and Dirty Beat $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dirty Beat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Songwriting Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dirty Beat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Songwriting Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, Dirty Beat monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Songwriting Studio versus Dirty Beat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSongwriting StudioDirty Beat
Price$5.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.3 (49 ratings)4.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMillennium Studios, LLCavi zazati

Customer experience

Songwriting Studio

All ratings36 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

Dirty Beat

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Songwriting Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Dirty Beat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Songwriting Studio free?
Songwriting Studio costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dirty Beat free?
Dirty Beat costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Songwriting Studio or Dirty Beat?
Dirty Beat is rated higher. Songwriting Studio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Dirty Beat averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Songwriting Studio or Dirty Beat have ads?
Songwriting Studio shows ads; Dirty Beat does not.
Which is updated more often, Songwriting Studio or Dirty Beat?
Songwriting Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dirty Beat monthly. Most recently, Songwriting Studio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dirty Beat on November 3, 2026.

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