Comparison

Rap Beat Maker vs eSPi

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

Head to head
About

Rap Beat Maker

Create custom rap and hip-hop beats with this intuitive mobile studio. Features include a 3x3 drum pad, high-quality sound kits, AI beat generation, and smart looping. Perfect for beginners and on-the-go producers.

Highlights
  • 3x3 drum pad grid
  • High-quality sound kits
  • AI beat generation
  • Smart looping system
  • Tap-to-record functionality
  • Save and export beats
Features
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Rap Beat Maker is the ultimate beat-making studio for iPhone and iPad. Tap pads, build loops, record ideas, and create your own custom rap and hip-hop beats in minutes. Whether you’re a beginner or a producer on-the-go, Rap Beat Maker gives you powerful tools in a simple and fun interface. Make Beats Fast • 3×3 drum pad grid for instant creativity • High-quality sound kits: Lo-Fi Hip Hop, 808 Heat, Trap, Boom Bap & more • Tap pads to layer drums, percs, FX, and melodies • Smart looping that automatically syncs your beat during playback Record & Build Tracks • Tap-to-record with high-precision timing • Automatic loop duration detection for seamless playback • Adjustable loop length and loop on/off toggle • Save your beats to the “My Beats” library and play anytime AI Music Generator • Describe a style or vibe • Instantly generate an AI beat • Load it into the pad view and perform drums on top • Create full tracks with AI + your own rhythm Powerful Features • Multiple sound kits • Mixer controls • Loop editor (1–10 seconds) • Import future samples (coming soon) • Clean and simple workflow designed for musicians of any level Gamification & Rewards • Earn points for completed beats • Unlock badges for sharing, saving, and creating • Challenge yourself to improve your timing and creativity Designed for iPhone & iPad With a responsive layout, Rap Beat Maker works beautifully on all screen sizes. Perfect For: • Rappers • Producers • Beginners learning to make beats • Musicians recording ideas • Anyone who wants a portable studio Rap Beat Maker gives users: * Unlimited beat creation * Full access to all sound kits * Unlimited AI beat generation * Smart Looping System * Save & export beats * Mixer controls & advanced tools * All themes & customization * Gamification rewards & badges * Ad-free experience * Access to all future features Ready to create? Start making beats today with Rap Beat Maker. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Rap Beat Maker offers a subscription plan that gives you a premium experience with access to everything inside the app. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For more information please visit the link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://www.coseyappbuilder.com/#/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.coseyappbuilder.com/#/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Rap Beat Maker is a trademark of Cosey Management. All rights reserved.

About

eSPi

Recreate the iconic sound of the 90's SP-1200 sampler on your iPad. Import or record audio, then chop, pitch, and sequence it to create sampled beats. Experience the gritty sound and workflow of a legendary music production tool.

Highlights
  • Sampled beat creation
  • SP-1200 emulation
  • Import and record samples
  • Sample chopping and pitching
  • Sequencing
  • Multiple filters and effects
  • Compressor
Features
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Create sampled beats the original 90's way using eSPi. The SP-1200 was the primary tool of many legendary hip-hop beatmakers and house music producers in the 90's. It is well known for its gritty sound and simple but effective workflow. Now with eSPi you get to experience this machine right at your fingertips, on your iPad. Import samples or record them yourself, chop them up, pitch them and sequence them within the app. Features include multiple filters, effects, a compressor, and most importantly the best emulation of the gritty signature sound produced by the SP-1200 when pitching samples up & down. eSPi is also available on Mac, Linux & PC. *SP1200 & SP12 are registered trademarks or Rossum Electromusic LLC.

Screenshots

Rap Beat Maker4 screens
eSPi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rap Beat Maker at $4.99 against eSPi's $19.99. eSPi's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 2.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 36 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Rap Beat Maker costs $4.99 and eSPi $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eSPi holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSPi has 39 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Rap Beat Maker's written reviews are positive against 52% of eSPi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rap Beat Maker ships an update every 36 months, eSPi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rap Beat Maker versus eSPi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRap Beat MakereSPi
Price$4.99 — better$19.99
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)3.7 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews51.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings739 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCosey Management LLCLouis Teboul

Customer experience

Rap Beat Maker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

eSPi

All ratings39 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral15.4%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral19.7%
Negative28.8%

In-app purchases

None

Rap Beat Maker

No in-app purchases

None

eSPi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rap Beat Maker free?
Rap Beat Maker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is eSPi free?
eSPi costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rap Beat Maker or eSPi?
eSPi is rated higher. Rap Beat Maker averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while eSPi averages 3.7 from 39 ratings.
Do Rap Beat Maker or eSPi have ads?
Neither Rap Beat Maker nor eSPi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rap Beat Maker or eSPi?
Rap Beat Maker ships an update every 36 months, and eSPi fortnightly. Most recently, Rap Beat Maker was updated on November 1, 2026 and eSPi on November 7, 2026.

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