Comparison

SimplyChorus vs BeatSeq

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

Head to head
About

SimplyChorus

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A simple but straightforward chorus audio effect to give you that nice 80s feel. The filter exists in an AUv3 app extension so it is available for use in any host app that supports AudioUnit components such as AUM or Cubasis or GarageBand.

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BeatSeq

Features
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BeatSeq is a 16-step drum sequencer for Apple Watch and iPhone. Build beats on your wrist. Edit on your phone. Export to your DAW. THE RADIAL SEQUENCER Your 16 steps wrap around the watch face. Tap any step to fire it. Turn the crown to set BPM. Swipe between 9 voices โ€” kick, snare, hi-hat, tom, crash, clap, rim, bell, and sampler. PER-STEP CONTROL Hold any step to go deeper. Set ratchet (ร—2/ร—3/ร—4 sub-hit rolls), probability gate (100/75/50/25%), or accent โ€” per step, per voice. 4 BANKS ยท SONG MODE Each drum gets 4 independent banks โ€” A, B, C, D โ€” each with its own pattern and length. Chain up to 8 banks in Song Mode to build a full arrangement. 7 GROOVE PACKS Jungle, house, garage, Euclidean, and more. Generate a full kit or drop individual voices in. Play it as-is or use it as a starting point. 9-VOICE MIXER Dial in volumes on the iPhone or straight from the watch. EXPORT WAV, stems, or MIDI. One tap, straight to your DAW. SYNC Build on your watch. Sync to iPhone. Export and go. Designed for beatmakers, producers, and anyone who wants to sketch ideas anywhere โ€” then take them further.

Screenshots

SimplyChorus2 screens
BeatSeq4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BeatSeq at every 9 days against SimplyChorus's every 2 months. SimplyChorus's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

SimplyChorus costs $0.99 and BeatSeq $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplyChorus ships an update every 2 months, BeatSeq every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SimplyChorus versus BeatSeq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyChorusBeatSeq
Price$0.99 โ€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrad HowesImran Azizuddin

In-app purchases

None

SimplyChorus

No in-app purchases

None

BeatSeq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplyChorus free?
SimplyChorus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatSeq free?
BeatSeq costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimplyChorus or BeatSeq have ads?
Neither SimplyChorus nor BeatSeq shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimplyChorus or BeatSeq?
SimplyChorus ships an update every 2 months, and BeatSeq every 9 days. Most recently, SimplyChorus was updated on October 30, 2026 and BeatSeq on October 26, 2026.

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