# SunVox vs SquareBeat

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SunVox | SquareBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunvox/id324462544/reviews) | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarebeat/id6464103210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **332** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 110 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Zolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/324462547) | [James Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/514153445) |

## What reviewers say

### SunVox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunvox/id324462544)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful modular synth and tracker
- 🔧 Highly configurable and flexible
- 🎨 Excellent for sound design and music creation
- 💻 Cross-platform (desktop, mobile, embedded)
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📚 Steep learning curve, not beginner-friendly
- 📱 UI can feel cramped on smaller screens
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Lack of built-in effects like compression and limiting

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarebeat/id6464103210)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SquareBeat Full Version | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*