Comparison

SunVox vs SquareBeat

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

Head to head
About

SunVox

This is a powerful, cross-platform modular synthesizer and pattern-based music sequencer. It offers a wide range of built-in synthesizers, effects, and sample support for creating complex musical compositions.

Highlights
  • Modular interface
  • Pattern-based sequencer
  • Microtonal sequencing
  • Sample import (WAV, AIFF, XI)
  • XM and MOD import
  • MIDI import/export
  • Built-in synthesizers and effects
Features
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SunVox is one of the most powerful music creation tools for iOS. It is a small and fast cross-platform modular synthesizer with pattern based sequencer (tracker). [ Key features ] • Modular interface. • Powerful microtonal sequencer. • Highly optimized synth algorithms. • Support of 16/24/32bit WAV, AIFF and XI samples. • XM (FastTracker) and MOD (ProTracker, OctaMED) import. • Multitrack WAV export. • MIDI import/export. • MIDI IN/OUT. • Mic/Line recording (using the Sampler). • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3 instrument/effect), Audiobus. • Generative music features: random selection of notes, random values of controllers, probability effects. • It's possible to use SunVox engine in your own applications using the free library for developers. • It is also available for other systems (see the site). [ Brief instruction ] The main menu - button with the SunVox icon in the upper left corner of the screen. To connect one module (source) to another (destination): first touch on the source, second touch on the destination. Official SunVox homepage, user manual, video tutorials: https://warmplace.ru/soft/sunvox SunVox music: https://warmplace.ru/soft/sunvox/#music Found a bug? Have some questions? Just write me directly: nightradio@gmail.com The answer comes immediately! [ Built-in synthesizers & effects ] • Generators; • DrumSynth with 120 unique synthetic drum sounds; • FM synthesizer; • Multisample instrument; • SpectraVoice (FFT-based synthesizer for warm atmospheric sounds); • Side Chain Compressor; • Distortion; • Echo & Reverb; • Equalizer & Filters; • Flanger; • Loop (for glitch effects); • Vocal Filter (for human voice simulation); • Vorbis Player; • WaveShaper; • Pitch Detector; • Pitch Shifter; • and more ... [ Jordan Rudess about this app ] Sunvox is a serious music application. I am personally running it on my iphone. In the overcrowded world of music apps, Sunvox stands out as both unique and powerful. If you are a musician and own an iphone, you owe it to yourself to try this amazing application!

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

SunVox4 screens
SquareBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SquareBeat at Free against SunVox's $5.99. SquareBeat also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). SunVox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (332 vs 8). On rating, ads 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

SquareBeat is free to download; SunVox costs $5.99 up front. SquareBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SunVox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SunVox against 4.9 for SquareBeat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SunVox has 332 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of SunVox's written reviews are positive against 80% of SquareBeat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunVox ships an update monthly, SquareBeat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SunVox versus SquareBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunVoxSquareBeat
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (332 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings332 — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovJames Navarro

Customer experience

SunVox

All ratings332 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.7%

SquareBeat

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

Bugs and requests

SunVox

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing/exporting projects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved file management and organization
  • Expanded MIDI and automation capabilities
  • Ability to create and save custom module presets
  • More intuitive and streamlined user interface
  • Support for external MIDI controllers and keyboards

SquareBeat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SunVox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SquareBeat

One-time1
  • SquareBeat Full Version$12.99

Questions

Is SunVox free?
SunVox costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SquareBeat free?
SquareBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SunVox or SquareBeat?
SunVox and SquareBeat are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 332 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do SunVox or SquareBeat have ads?
Neither SunVox nor SquareBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SunVox or SquareBeat?
SunVox ships an update monthly, and SquareBeat every 3 days. Most recently, SunVox was updated on October 12, 2026 and SquareBeat on October 7, 2026.

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