# Launchpad vs KondZilla Beat Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Launchpad at none against KondZilla Beat Maker's shown. Launchpad also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 51) and review sentiment (85% vs 64%). KondZilla Beat Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Launchpad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and KondZilla Beat Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Launchpad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Launchpad has 35K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Launchpad's written reviews are positive against 64% of KondZilla Beat Maker's.

Launchpad ships an update every 3 weeks, KondZilla Beat Maker every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launchpad | KondZilla Beat Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpad-music-and-beat-maker/id584362474/reviews)** | [4.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kondzilla-beat-maker/id1450737126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focusrite Audio Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/321949338) | [Opala Studios Solucoes Tecnologicas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/869723363) |

## What reviewers say

### Launchpad

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

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


### KondZilla Beat Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kondzilla-beat-maker/id1450737126)

Create Brazilian funk beats with high-quality samples and loops. Learn to play with tutorials and YouTube videos. Record and share your music.

**Highlights:** Kits with beats and loops, In-app tutorial, YouTube video guides, High quality samples, Recording tool, New kits weekly

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Vip | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Launchpad free?

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

### Is KondZilla Beat Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Launchpad or KondZilla Beat Maker?

Launchpad is rated higher. Launchpad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while KondZilla Beat Maker averages 4.6 from 51 ratings.

### Do Launchpad or KondZilla Beat Maker have ads?

KondZilla Beat Maker shows ads; Launchpad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Launchpad or KondZilla Beat Maker?

Launchpad ships an update every 3 weeks, and KondZilla Beat Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Launchpad was updated on September 29, 2026 and KondZilla Beat Maker on September 29, 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.*