# Dawnbeat vs Foundry

The clearest difference is rating: Foundry at 5.0 against Dawnbeat's 4.2. Foundry also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Dawnbeat's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dawnbeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Foundry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Foundry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dawnbeat has 112 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Dawnbeat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Foundry's.

Dawnbeat ships an update every 3 weeks, Foundry every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dawnbeat | Foundry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnbeat-sampler/id6443720584/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foundry-pocket-sampler/id6811312792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 504 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Rivas](https://appshunter.io/developer/599309613) | [Querci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872323119) |

## What reviewers say

### Dawnbeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnbeat-sampler/id6443720584)

This app lets you create music by sampling and sequencing audio. It offers advanced features like multi-touch pads, an always-recording buffer, and flexible routing for creative sound manipulation. Integrate with external MIDI devices and apply a wide range of built-in and AUv3 effects.

**Highlights:** Multi-touch and draggable pads, Always-recording buffer (Memorizer), Advanced loop manipulation (BRIIKS), Flexible mixer with assignable busses, Polyphonic pads for chords, MIDI IN/OUT for external control, AUv3 effects and instrument support, Auto-slicer for audio chopping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dawn Beat Complete | $5.99 | one-time |


### Foundry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foundry-pocket-sampler/id6811312792)

This app is a powerful sampler designed for music producers. It automatically detects tempo and key, allowing for precise slicing and manipulation of audio samples. Perform and record on velocity-sensitive pads, then refine your performance on a timeline for professional results.

**Highlights:** Automatic BPM, key, and downbeat detection, Beat-grid slicing with draggable markers, Per-slice pitch, type, and length editing, Velocity-sensitive pad grid, Timeline editing with quantization, On-device processing, no account needed

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foundry Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Foundry Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dawnbeat free?

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

### Is Foundry free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dawnbeat or Foundry?

Foundry is rated higher. Dawnbeat averages 4.2 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Foundry averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Dawnbeat or Foundry have ads?

Foundry shows ads; Dawnbeat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dawnbeat or Foundry?

Dawnbeat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Foundry every 4 days. Most recently, Dawnbeat was updated on October 10, 2026 and Foundry on October 8, 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.*