Comparison

Augment Adventures vs Music Painter

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

Head to head
About

Augment Adventures

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Augment Adventures brings you on an adventure through a radiation oncology department to increase familiarity with the machines and process prior to undergoing radiation therapy. Augment Adventures was funded by Unity through the Unity for Humanity Grant and is free of charge for all users. This App is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider. The App requires WiFi access and one of the following devices: iPhone XR and XS (10) Series iPhone SE (2020) iPhone 11 or newer iPad 8th Generation or newer iPad Pro 11 or newer iPad Air 4th Gen or newer iPad Mini 6th Gen or newer About Augment Therapy, Inc.: Augment Therapy, Inc. was co-founded by Lindsay Watson PT, MPT, a physical therapist with over 15 years of specialization in pediatrics. Our mission is to make the completion of daily exercise simple, convenient, and fun!

About

Music Painter

Create melodies by drawing on a 16x16 grid, assigning notes to cells. Choose from various instruments and record your creations with visual effects. No musical experience is needed to start making unique tunes.

Highlights
  • 16x16 music grid for note placement
  • Variety of selectable instruments
  • Built-in recording options
  • Visual and sound effects
  • Camera feature for recording face
  • Save and share creations
Features
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TURN YOUR DRAWINGS INTO MUSIC ! Music Painter: Beat Maker – Create melodies by drawing on a 16x16 grid and bring your music to life! KEY FEATURES OF MUSIC PAINTER: BEAT MAKER: Intuitive 16x16 Music Grid - Draw on a 16x16 grid, where each cell represents a musical note. - Notes are arranged vertically by pitch (C, D, E, etc.) and horizontally by time, allowing seamless melody creation. - As the playback bar moves from left to right, it triggers the sounds of the marked cells. Choose Your Favorite Instruments - Customize your sound with a variety of instruments: Violin, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Kalimba, and more. - Each instrument comes with a unique background color, making it easy to differentiate and personalize your musical experience. - Explore trending sounds like OIA and experiment with different musical styles. Record and Express Yourself - Capture your creative process with built-in recording options (30s, 60s, 3 min). - The camera feature displays your face while drawing your music, enhancing engagement. - Easily save and share your recordings with friends and social media. Dynamic Visual & Sound Effects - Interactive animations when tapping on grid cells. - Notes glow and spread as they play, creating a visually engaging experience. - Enjoy a colorful, immersive, and responsive audio-visual environment. WHY CHOOSE MUSIC PAINTER: BEAT MAKER? - No musical experience needed – Just draw and create melodies effortlessly. - Unlimited creativity – Turn any shape into a unique tune. - Express yourself visually and musically – Combine motion, expression, and sound. - Fun and engaging – Perfect for relaxation, creative exploration, or sharing music with friends. Important Information The app requires camera access only for display purposes—your face is not recorded unless you choose to. No prior music knowledge is required—simply draw, listen, and enjoy! Download Music Painter: Beat Maker now and start drawing your own music! ▸Check out our privacy policy and terms of use: Privacy policy:https://volio.store/privacypolicy Terms of use: https://volio.store/termsofuse

Screenshots

Augment Adventures3 screens
Music Painter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Augment Adventures at none against Music Painter's 2. Augment Adventures also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Music Painter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Music Painter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Augment Adventures asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Augment Adventures ships an update every 3 months, Music Painter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Augment Adventures versus Music Painter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAugment AdventuresMusic Painter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size842 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAugment Therapy, Inc.VOLIO VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Augment Adventures

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Music Painter

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Music Premium$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Music Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Augment Adventures free?
Augment Adventures is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Music Painter free?
Music Painter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Augment Adventures or Music Painter have ads?
Music Painter shows ads; Augment Adventures does not.
Which is updated more often, Augment Adventures or Music Painter?
Augment Adventures ships an update every 3 months, and Music Painter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Augment Adventures was updated on September 10, 2026 and Music Painter on August 15, 2026.

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