TriplexClassic vs SquareBeat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TriplexClassic
This application offers a classic FM synthesizer experience with a modern interface. It allows for a wide range of sounds, from clean to distorted, with six specialized macro controls for easy sound shaping. An LFO and drive control further enhance its sound design capabilities.
- 3 operator FM synth engine
- Up to 8 voices
- 6 specialized macro controls
- LFO with shape control
- Drive control
- Modern, accessible interface
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Classic FM sounds with a modern twist! TriplexClassic takes inspiration from famous digital synthesizers of the 80s and puts them in an easy-to-use, accessible interface. The synth engine was developed from the ground up to facilitate sounds ranging from pristine modern FM sounds to crunchy bit-crushed mayhem - with everything in between. It is equipped with 6 highly specialized macro controls that makes it easy to set up without any tedious programming. Features: - 3 operator FM synth engine with up to 8 voices - Macro controls over FM amount, harmonicity, phase and bit resolution (labeled "redux"), attack, combined decay/release and sustain - LFO with shape control (sine, triangle, ramp up, ramp down, square, random) and user-definable destination - Drive control KNOWN ISSUES: As of right now the standalone app does not support incoming Midi. Please use TriplexClassic hosted as an AUv3 plugin.
SquareBeat
Create music by building patterns with samples and AUv3 plugins. Arrange these patterns into songs, import your own sounds, and mix tracks. Features a text-based tracker GUI for rapid development, with all core functionality free except for WAV file export.
- Sequence and manipulate audio samples
- Mix tracks
- Use AUv3 audio unit instruments
- Use AUv3 effects on effect busses
- Connect with other apps via Audiobus
- Export and share songs
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SquareBeat is a music sequencer. Build patterns out of samples and AUv3 plugins, and build songs out of patterns. Import your own samples to make new sounds. Develop songs rapidly with the text based tracker GUI. All functionality is free except wav file export. • Sequence and manipulate audio samples. • Mix tracks. • Use AUv3 audio unit instruments. • Use AUv3 effects on effect busses. • Connect with other apps with Audiobus. • Export and share your song.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TriplexClassic at none against SquareBeat's 1. TriplexClassic also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. SquareBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TriplexClassic asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TriplexClassic against 4.9 for SquareBeat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of TriplexClassic's written reviews are positive against 80% of SquareBeat's.
TriplexClassic ships an update every 5 days, SquareBeat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TriplexClassic | SquareBeat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better | 4.9 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Herb | James Navarro |
Customer experience
TriplexClassic
SquareBeat
In-app purchases
TriplexClassic
No in-app purchases
SquareBeat
- SquareBeat Full Version$12.99
