# Reactable mobile vs Launchpad

The clearest difference is price: Launchpad at Free against Reactable mobile's $4.99. Launchpad also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (35K vs 19). Reactable mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Launchpad is free to download; Reactable mobile costs $4.99 up front. Reactable mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Launchpad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Launchpad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Launchpad has 35K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Reactable mobile's written reviews are positive against 85% of Launchpad's.

Reactable mobile ships an update every 2 months, Launchpad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reactable mobile | Launchpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reactable-mobile/id381127666/reviews) | **[4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpad-music-and-beat-maker/id584362474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 50 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reactable Systems SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/381127669) | [Focusrite Audio Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/321949338) |

## What reviewers say

### Reactable mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reactable-mobile/id381127666)

Create and improvise electronic music visually on your mobile device. This app offers a full range of sound generation, modification, and control objects, inspired by the renowned interactive Reactable instrument. Access exclusive content and remix tracks from other musicians.

**Highlights:** Visual music creation, Sound generation objects, Sound effect objects, Parameter control objects, Global table settings, Remixing and sharing, Reactable Community access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Loop (2 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sampler (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oscillator (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Waveshaper (1 of 3) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Delay (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sequencer (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sequencer (2 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| All objects pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and innovative
- 🎨 Unique and creative interface
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎶 Excellent sound quality
- 💡 Versatile and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Limited functionality and features
- 📚 Lack of clear instructions and documentation
- 💸 Expensive for the current state

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when downloading community tables
- Syncing and latency issues with external audio
- Compatibility problems with older iOS devices
- Graphical glitches and UI elements overlapping

**Requested features**

- More sequencer and oscillator modules
- Ability to record and export compositions
- Support for importing custom samples and loops
- Audiobus and MIDI integration
- More detailed tutorial and user guide


### Launchpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpad-music-and-beat-maker/id584362474)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Create and remix electronic music with a professional sound library and intuitive grid interface. Layer beats, melodies, and vocals, then apply DJ-style effects to craft unique tracks. Record and share your musical creations with the world.

**Highlights:** Multi-color grid for playing sounds, Mix and remix soundpacks, DJ-style performance effects, Weekly soundpack releases, Record and share music, Import custom sounds (iPad), Ableton Link integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Launchpad Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Found Sound Journey: Hip Hop | Free | one-time |
| EDM Haze | Free | one-time |
| Dub Trap | Free | one-time |
| Found Sound Journey: Techno | Free | one-time |
| FoundSoundJourney:ItalianChill | Free | one-time |
| Glitchstep | $1.99 | one-time |
| Viral Hip Hop | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hypnotic Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Import | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 🚀 Lots of beats you can use
- 🚀 Good for mental capacity
- 🚀 So good at making beats
- 🚀 Really good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Makes it look free but not
- 🐛 Not much you can do without paying
- 🐛 Crashes while working
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Needs bluetooth MIDI desperately

**Reported bugs**

- Audio import not working
- Inability to delete unnecessary recordings
- Inability to see name of soundpack a loop belongs to
- Pad selections disappearing when hitting stop
- Inability to import audio after updating

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit after a track is recorded, adjusting levels/adding effects
- Pause button
- Ability to duplicate a current song
- Sequencer to use drum hits
- Ability to change key of project


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reactable mobile free?

Reactable mobile costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Launchpad free?

Launchpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reactable mobile or Launchpad?

Launchpad is rated higher. Reactable mobile averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Launchpad averages 4.8 from 35K ratings.

### Do Reactable mobile or Launchpad have ads?

Neither Reactable mobile nor Launchpad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reactable mobile or Launchpad?

Reactable mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Launchpad every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reactable mobile was updated on October 2, 2026 and Launchpad on October 3, 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.*