Comparison

FingerBeat vs ScoreParrot

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

Head to head
About

FingerBeat

Transform any sound into music with this pocket sampler and drum machine. Record audio, slice it into playable hits, and create beats using a step sequencer or keyboard. Mix live, overdub vocals, and share your creations instantly.

Highlights
  • Record and sample any sound
  • Auto-slicing for playable kits
  • Step sequencer and keyboard
  • Live mixer with effects
  • Tape recorder and audio editor
  • Share projects and mixes
Features
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Turn any sound into a beat. FingerBeat is a pocket sampler, drum machine and tape recorder built for making music on the go, with your fingers and no music theory whatsoever. Record anything with the microphone, drop it on a pad and start playing. Capture a whole instrument phrase and FingerBeat slices it into separate hits automatically, so one recording becomes a playable kit. Draw patterns in the step sequencer, tweak the mix live, sing over the top, and share the result in seconds. FingerBeat is completely free. No ads, no subscriptions, no locked features. MAKE BEATS FROM ANYTHING ● 8 low-latency stereo pads, each with its own channel ● Sample straight from the microphone, the built-in sound library, or any audio file ● Auto-slicing turns one recording into a set of playable hits ● Import music from your library (DRM-free tracks) or from the Files app ● Paste audio from other apps with AudioCopy 3 SEQUENCE WITHOUT THE THEORY ● Step sequencer: tap and draw boxes to build patterns, one color per channel ● 24 pattern blocks with up to 256 steps each ● Keyboard and note editor: what you play appears instantly and can be redrawn with a finger ● Shake to undo, or shake to randomize your sounds for happy accidents TAPE RECORDER AND AUDIO EDITOR ● Record whole sessions, jams, ideas and meetings for later ● Use the reels to set precise in and out points and pull loops ● Scratch over your beats with the tape while the sequencer plays, and overdub the performance ● Cut, paste and drag clips straight into pads PERFORM AND MIX LIVE ● Multi-touch mixer with live effects, designed for hands-on performance ● Live input monitoring so you can sing or rap over your beat in real time ● Audiobus support and Korg WIST wireless sync-start with other music apps ● Everything is saved automatically, so you pick up exactly where you left off SHARE ● Export mixes, loops and samples by AirDrop, Messages, Mail, Files or any app on your device ● Send whole beat projects to friends who use FingerBeat ● Also available through Finder and iTunes file sharing GOOD TO KNOW For the tightest timing, use wired headphones or a wired speaker. Bluetooth playback works but adds delay, which you will feel when playing the pads. FingerBeat is the new retro. No talent required. Just beat it! Privacy policy: https://fingerbeat.com/privacy-policy Questions or feedback: info@oktoid.org

About

ScoreParrot

This app transforms audio recordings or uploaded music files into MIDI data. It offers playback visualization and exports the transcribed music in MIDI, MusicXML, or PDF formats. Users can save files directly to their device or share them.

Highlights
  • Record audio directly
  • Upload audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A)
  • Export as MIDI, MusicXML, PDF
  • MIDI playback visualization
  • Save/share to Files, AirDrop
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ScoreParrot listens to music and turns it into MIDI. Upload an audio file or record directly in the app. ScoreParrot returns a MIDI file you can import into any DAW, or notation app. ScoreParrot can also export the MIDI as musicxml or PDF format. FEATURES • Record audio directly in the app or upload audio in common formats - MP3, WAV, M4A • Play back the MIDI with a piano roll or falling notes visualization to preview transcribed notes • Save the MIDI / musicxml / PDF file to Files, AirDrop, or share. • View past transcription orders SUBSCRIPTION ScoreParrot Pro unlocks 1800 minute audio transcription per month. A free tier with 15 minute per month limit lets you try the service before subscribing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FingerBeat4 screens
ScoreParrot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScoreParrot at every 5 days against FingerBeat's every 2 months. ScoreParrot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). FingerBeat's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (66 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. FingerBeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and ScoreParrot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScoreParrot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FingerBeat has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FingerBeat ships an update every 2 months, ScoreParrot every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FingerBeat versus ScoreParrot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFingerBeatScoreParrot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (66 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOktoidSWINNOVATE INC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FingerBeat

Subscriptions1
  • Pay monthly, cancel anytime$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • Pay once, enjoy forever$13.99
1 purchases

ScoreParrot

Subscriptions1
  • ScoreParrot Pro$7.991 Month

Questions

Is FingerBeat free?
FingerBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScoreParrot free?
ScoreParrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FingerBeat or ScoreParrot?
ScoreParrot is rated higher. FingerBeat averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while ScoreParrot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FingerBeat or ScoreParrot have ads?
Neither FingerBeat nor ScoreParrot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FingerBeat or ScoreParrot?
FingerBeat ships an update every 2 months, and ScoreParrot every 5 days. Most recently, FingerBeat was updated on October 23, 2026 and ScoreParrot on October 23, 2026.

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