# BeatS [Afropop Edition] vs Beat Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Beat Maker at 4.5 against BeatS [Afropop Edition]'s 1.0. Beat Maker also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). BeatS [Afropop Edition]'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeatS [Afropop Edition] sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Beat Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beat Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Maker has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BeatS [Afropop Edition] ships an update every 6 weeks, Beat Maker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeatS [Afropop Edition] | Beat Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beats-afropop-edition/id418786868/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-sampler/id1486636843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samuel Stallin Kapembe](https://appshunter.io/developer/352966037) | [Devnex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486636842) |

## What reviewers say

### BeatS [Afropop Edition]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beats-afropop-edition/id418786868)

Access a vast library of royalty-free African popular music instrumentals for your music projects. Preview and purchase high-quality beats, then easily transfer them to your devices for vocal recording. Get support and commission custom productions.

**Highlights:** Buy beats starting at $0.99, Preview beats before purchase, Transfer beats via email or iTunes Filesharing, Auto-resume beat downloads, Supports portrait and landscape orientation, In-app support and custom production requests

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus | Free | one-time |
| Ezasi Mafishasi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Finish | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fiesta | $1.99 | one-time |
| Killer Disease | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tura Skud | $1.99 | one-time |
| Good Feeling | $3.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Touch Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


### Beat Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-sampler/id1486636843)

Create professional-sounding beats on your mobile device with a wide variety of samples, including those inspired by famous songs. Enhance your tracks with effects, use a metronome for perfect timing, and record your creations to share.

**Highlights:** Create beats with samples, Use samples from famous songs, Add effects like delay and reverb, Metronome for timing, Record and share beats, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good beats and sounds
- 💡 Customizable pads
- 🚀 Quick music creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restricted features without subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and paywall
- 🔍 Limited sound customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Delayed audio playback
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to record and save own samples
- Longer loop lengths
- Individual pad volume control
- Import custom sound packs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeatS [Afropop Edition] free?

BeatS [Afropop Edition] is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beat Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BeatS [Afropop Edition] or Beat Maker?

Beat Maker is rated higher. BeatS [Afropop Edition] averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Beat Maker averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do BeatS [Afropop Edition] or Beat Maker have ads?

Beat Maker shows ads; BeatS [Afropop Edition] does not.

### Which is updated more often, BeatS [Afropop Edition] or Beat Maker?

BeatS [Afropop Edition] ships an update every 6 weeks, and Beat Maker every 5 weeks. Most recently, BeatS [Afropop Edition] was updated on September 24, 2026 and Beat Maker on September 26, 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.*