# Launchpad vs TypeBeat

The clearest difference is rating: Launchpad at 4.8 against TypeBeat's 4.2. Launchpad also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 5). TypeBeat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. TypeBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Launchpad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Launchpad has 35K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Launchpad's written reviews are positive against 100% of TypeBeat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Launchpad ships an update fortnightly, TypeBeat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launchpad | TypeBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpad-music-and-beat-maker/id584362474/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typebeat/id6739310897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Focusrite Audio Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/321949338) | [Kirk Elliott](https://appshunter.io/developer/986892599) |

## What reviewers say

### Launchpad

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

Create and remix electronic music with a user-friendly grid interface. Access a vast library of sounds, apply DJ-style effects, and record your performances. Hundreds of new soundpacks are released weekly to inspire your next track.

**Highlights:** Multi-color grid for sound triggering, DJ-style performance effects, Weekly updated soundpacks, Real-time tempo control, Audio import and export, MIDI sync output, Launchpad hardware 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


### TypeBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typebeat/id6739310897)

Create unique music by mixing up to four premium beats with intuitive controls. Effortlessly synchronize tracks, adjust volumes, and manage your sound for professional-quality results in seconds.

**Highlights:** Mix up to four premium beats, Intuitive interface for quick track building, Synchronize tracks to any tempo, Fine-tune individual track volumes, Color-coded harmonic key system, Effortless track removal

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Launchpad free?

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

### Is TypeBeat free?

TypeBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Launchpad or TypeBeat?

Launchpad is rated higher. Launchpad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while TypeBeat averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Launchpad or TypeBeat have ads?

Neither Launchpad nor TypeBeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Launchpad or TypeBeat?

Launchpad ships an update fortnightly, and TypeBeat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Launchpad was updated on November 8, 2026 and TypeBeat on October 30, 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.*