# Cellular Beats vs SquareBeat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cellular Beats at none against SquareBeat's 1. Cellular Beats also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). SquareBeat's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SquareBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cellular Beats asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cellular Beats against 4.9 for SquareBeat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Cellular Beats's written reviews are positive against 80% of SquareBeat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cellular Beats | SquareBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellular-beats/id6450444675/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarebeat/id6464103210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IMABEAR STUDIOS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186065593) | [James Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/514153445) |

## What reviewers say

### Cellular Beats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellular-beats/id6450444675)

This app is a generative musical sequencer that uses cell-based mechanics to create melodies and soundscapes. It offers interactive music creation, WAV export, and built-in reverb settings for a personalized sound experience. Ideal for game developers, music producers, and hobbyists.

**Highlights:** Interactive music creation, WAV export, Built-in reverb settings, User-friendly interface, Granular control over cell paths and interactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SquareBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarebeat/id6464103210)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SquareBeat Full Version | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cellular Beats free?

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

### Is SquareBeat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cellular Beats or SquareBeat?

SquareBeat is rated higher. Cellular Beats averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SquareBeat averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Cellular Beats or SquareBeat have ads?

Neither Cellular Beats nor SquareBeat shows ads.

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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.*