Comparison

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC vs Beat Station

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

Head to head
About

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC

Create music with this intuitive drum machine app. Import your own sounds or use the included kits to build beats with a powerful pattern editor. Export your creations in high quality.

Highlights
  • 16 responsive sample pads
  • Import custom sounds
  • Pattern editor sequencer
  • Adjustable step count and swing
  • Full quality WAV export
  • AudioBus and WiST support
  • MIDI Clock Sync
Features
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Nothing Beats Easy! Now with all drum kits unlocked and the ability to import your own! No need to spend hundreds on a hardware MPC. EasyBeats is built from the ground up to be the quickest and easiest way to create great sounding beats. Despite being designed for fast and simple use you'll be surprised how powerful this tool can be for creating new beat patterns. Using either the inbuilt samples or sounds you have imported yourself you'll find it easy to compose amazing beats. With a fantastic pattern editor sequencer designed for easy drag/drop use, tweaking your rhythms will be a breeze. Perfect for when you don't have a drummer or drums. Features: - 16 responsive sample pads MPC - Use the inbuilt sample kits or easily import your own - 16 loop-able bars each up to 64 step quantized - Fully adjustable step count so 3/4,6/8 etc... all possible - Adjustable 1/8 and 1/16 Swing - Full quality WAV export - Audio Copy and Paste - AudioBus Support - WiST support - MIDI Clock Sync Client (Start/Stop/BPM) - Go online to discover new beats and sounds, or share your own! - Super fast startup for fast access - Multitouch pattern editor with drag/drop and copy/paste support - Amazing fast pattern switcher, zoom out to get a birds eye view of your patterns - All New effects XY editor with Automation! - Ability to change individual samples to create entirely new kits. - Alter individual sample trigger velocity for each step of a pattern - Adjust the pitch of a sample at any step - Multiple Color themes - Portrait or Landscape use whatever feels best! - Single Universal App works on iPhone,iPod & iPad See http://easybeats.net for videos and the top 30 charts. -------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the PRO 12 month subscription. • The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. • You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. • Payment will charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. --------------------------------------------- You can find our privacy policy terms and conditions here : http://www.hopefullyuseful.com/privacy.html

About

Beat Station

This app provides a versatile drum machine for musicians, offering realistic drum sets and extensive loop libraries. It allows for real-time control of song sections and hands-free operation via a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, enhancing practice, production, and live performance.

Highlights
  • Realistic drum sets
  • Extensive drum loop library
  • Multiple control modes (Loop, Pedal, Song)
  • Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard support
  • Inter-App Audio and background audio
  • Export songs as audio files
  • MIDI implementation and DAW integration
Features
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The Beat Station is a rhythm machine for practicing guitar, bass, keyboard, or any type of instrument, and also brings to production and live performance the ease of not requiring live drums and a drummer. You can control verse, chorus, transition, fill, intro, and outro sections using different modes of operation. Connect Bluetooth MIDI Pedalboard lets you control all sections hands-free. When you hear the rhythm patterns and start to control them live, it is truly like a versatile drummer playing along with you. LOOP MODE Easily play rhythm patterns with loop pads. Each rhythm style includes 12 rhythm patterns: intro, verse, chorus, six fills, two transitions, and outro. You can switch rhythm patterns in real-time as needed during your performance. PEDAL MODE You can use the Pedal mode to play rhythm patterns with four footswitches. By using a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, you can perform operational tasks without having to take your hands off of your instrument. SONG MODE You can connect rhythm patterns to create a complete drum track that's appropriate for your own song, and play it automatically. Features • 6 ultra-realistic drum sets • Over 1700 drum loops, 136 rhythm styles in 15 genres • Easily play rhythm patterns with three modes • Inter-App Audio support • Audio background mode • Export your songs as audio files • Full MIDI implementation • MIDI Controller support • MIDI Learn • Send MIDI to DAW or other apps • Ableton Link integration • Keep your projects up to date across all devices using iCloud -------- Beat Station Pro Subscription - Get All Genres of Rhythm (Over 1700 Drum Loops) - Unlimited Projects - Export Audio - MIDI Output • $2.99(USD)/Month  • $22.99(USD)/Year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. PRIVACY POLICY: https://sonarmusic.app/beatstation/privacy/ TERMS OF USE: https://sonarmusic.app/beatstation/terms/

Screenshots

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC4 screens
Beat Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC at free with in-app purchases against Beat Station's subscription. EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). Beat Station's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Beat Station sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 — 4.7 for EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC against 4.5 for Beat Station. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 498 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC's written reviews are positive against 64% of Beat Station's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC ships an update every 3 months, Beat Station every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC versus Beat Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyBeats Drum Machine MPCBeat Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better4.5 (498 ratings)
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better63.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better498
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB209 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian InksterSonar Multimedia

Customer experience

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC

All ratings1,219 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative17.4%

Beat Station

All ratings496 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral13.9%
Negative22.2%

User reviews

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Wide variety of sounds
  • 🔊 High-quality audio
  • 💡 Helpful tutorial
  • 🚀 Responsive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 📺 Poor visual design
  • 🔊 Limited sound selection

Beat Station

From 498 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Versatile beat options
  • 🎸 Great for guitarists and musicians
  • 🎧 Realistic drum sounds

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription-only model
  • 🔒 Lack of one-time purchase option
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 💸 Perceived as overpriced

Bugs and requests

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Metronome not working
  • Timing issues with recorded beats
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save custom beats
  • Import own audio samples
  • Tempo and time signature controls
  • MIDI support
  • More sound packs and genres

Beat Station

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription issues (unable to restore purchases)
  • App freezing or closing unexpectedly
  • Blank tutorial screens
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between beats

Requested features

5 requests
  • More beat variety (Latin, jazz, waltz, etc.)
  • Ability to import custom drum samples
  • Tempo and style changes within a song
  • Midi export option
  • Better tutorial and customer support

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC

Subscriptions1
  • PRO 12 Month Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • 1 Month Studio Pass$0.99
  • 12 Month Studio Pass$4.99
3 purchases

Beat Station

Subscriptions2
  • Beat Station Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Beat Station Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Beat Station Pro (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC free?
EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beat Station free?
Beat Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC or Beat Station?
EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC is rated higher. EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Beat Station averages 4.5 from 498 ratings.
Do EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC or Beat Station have ads?
Neither EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC nor Beat Station shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC or Beat Station?
EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC ships an update every 3 months, and Beat Station every 5 weeks. Most recently, EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC was updated on October 31, 2026 and Beat Station on November 1, 2026.

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