Comparison

Dialekt vs SquareBeat

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

Head to head
About

Dialekt

This app is an 8-track groovebox for mobile and studio use, offering quick groove programming and musical idea capture. It features diverse synthesis methods, built-in effects, a song sequencer, and a powerful randomizer to create unique tracks.

Highlights
  • 28 different synth engines
  • 8 touch effects with sequencer
  • Song Randomizer
  • Trig conditions, rolls, polyrhythms
  • Synth parameter per step
  • Audio Unit v3 plug-in
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Start casual, finish professional Dialekt is designed for quick groove programming and capturing new musical ideas on the fly. The 8-track groovebox for mobile and studio offers various synthesis methods, built-in effects, a song sequencer, and a powerful Song Randomizer. With 28 distinctive sound engines, flexible sequencing tools, and genre-based groove generation, Dialekt lets you create unique and professional tracks in seconds. Perfect for sketching, jamming, or performing live. :: KEY FEATURES :: • 28 Different Synth Engines • 8 Touch Effects with Sequencer • Mighty Song Randomizer • Trig Conditions, Rolls, Polyrhythms • MIDI Single Outs • Synth Parameter per Step • Audio Unit v3 Plug-In & MIDI FX Plug-In Some more info about the single features: ••• The Sounds ••• From classic oscillators to dynamic, physical tones like piano, organ, string, flute, vocal tones, as well as percussive elements and naturalistic kicks, Dialekt offers endless sound possibilities for any genre and creative endeavor. ••• The Sequencer ••• At the heart of Dialekt is the Sound per Step feature, where each synth parameter is saved to individual sequencer steps, providing full control over every detail. The Randomizers make great use of this functionality. Dialekt offers Rolls, Trig Conditions, and adjustable Tempo and Length per track. The Song Sequencer lets you create longer compositions, with features like Pattern Repeats, FX, Track Mutes, and the powerful Song Randomizer. The powerful FX sequencer with eight first-class touch-controlled effects is the cherry on top of this awesome music toy. The 8 included effects TapeStop, Filter-Delay, Reverb, Looper, Phaser, Chorus, LowPass and LoFi can be triggered with the Touch controls or the FX Sequencer. Triggers and parameter changes can be recorded and edited, and FX Sequences can easily be managed on the Memory Page. ••• The Song Randomizer ••• The Song Randomizer can create single tracks, parts, or whole songs, delivering fresh grooves and sounds every time. It generates patterns, sounds, chord progressions, fills, mute and FX sequences in various genres, which can be applied to individual elements like sounds, patterns, and pitches or to global parameters. ••• The Memory ••• All of this data needs to be managed, and that's where the Memory Page comes in. Here, you can view all your data at a glance. Simply copy or rotate tracks, patterns, and parts per Drag & Drop to build your arrangement. The Randomizers are there to fuel your creativity and offer endless inspiration.

About

SquareBeat

Create music by building patterns with samples and AUv3 plugins. Arrange these patterns into songs, import your own sounds, and mix tracks. Features a text-based tracker GUI for rapid development, with all core functionality free except for WAV file export.

Highlights
  • Sequence and manipulate audio samples
  • Mix tracks
  • Use AUv3 audio unit instruments
  • Use AUv3 effects on effect busses
  • Connect with other apps via Audiobus
  • Export and share songs
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SquareBeat is a music sequencer. Build patterns out of samples and AUv3 plugins, and build songs out of patterns. Import your own samples to make new sounds. Develop songs rapidly with the text based tracker GUI. All functionality is free except wav file export. • Sequence and manipulate audio samples. • Mix tracks. • Use AUv3 audio unit instruments. • Use AUv3 effects on effect busses. • Connect with other apps with Audiobus. • Export and share your song.

Screenshots

Dialekt4 screens
SquareBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dialekt and SquareBeat both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of SquareBeat's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dialekt's. SquareBeat also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Dialekt's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Dialekt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SquareBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dialekt against 4.9 for SquareBeat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Dialekt's written reviews are positive against 80% of SquareBeat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dialekt ships an update every 3 months, SquareBeat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dialekt versus SquareBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialektSquareBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (22 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbHJames Navarro

Customer experience

Dialekt

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SquareBeat

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dialekt

One-time1
  • Dialekt | iPhone Full Version$7.99
1 purchases

SquareBeat

One-time1
  • SquareBeat Full Version$12.99

Questions

Is Dialekt free?
Dialekt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SquareBeat free?
SquareBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dialekt or SquareBeat?
Dialekt and SquareBeat are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Dialekt or SquareBeat have ads?
Neither Dialekt nor SquareBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dialekt or SquareBeat?
Dialekt ships an update every 3 months, and SquareBeat every 3 days. Most recently, Dialekt was updated on October 21, 2026 and SquareBeat on October 7, 2026.

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