MetaGen vs BeatBox Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MetaGen
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MetaGen is a free app for songwriters, bands, producers and the people who look after them. It captures the data a song needs, in the room, as it happens, so everyone involved is credited and paid. Five guided sections: Start, People, Composition, Recording and Discovery. The questions adapt to your answers, so a demo asks less than a release. Identifies everyone and everything properly. IPI, IPN and ISNI for people, ISRC and ISWC for the recording and the song, with built in lookups on Spotify, Apple Music and MusicBrainz. PPL members can fetch their IPN straight from PPL, and get a verification badge. Records agreement, not just data. Send the writing splits to everyone on the song in one email and keep the date asked and the date agreed. Session photos with who was in the room and their consent. Declares AI: whether AI was used in making the song, and whether you allow AI training on it. Songs drawing on a living cultural tradition can name it and its custodians. There is also room for stories, inspiration, lyrics, thank yous, notes, social media and platform handles. Checks readiness and converts. The Converter scores a song against DDEX standards, tells you what is missing, then writes DDEX RDR-N and RIN files. (Beta) Share and import. Export songs and profiles and import catalogue to clean it up, ready to start new songs, with all the people you have ever worked with already saved. Share songs and profiles with other phones by email or QR code in the Creator ID. Rewards completeness. A finished profile earns a gold star and a Creator ID. Jewels mark milestones such as an ISRC on every released song. Made by Envoke and Stolen Recordings, an independent label. No account needed, nothing leaves your phone unless you share it.
BeatBox Studio
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**Find Beats** BeatBox provides access to thousands of high-quality instrumentals made by professional producers across multiple genres, all as part of an affordable monthly subscription. **Record Vocals** Once youβve chosen a beat, you can record your own vocals, edit, save, and master your song all within the BeatBox app. **Edit & Complete Your Track** Utilise BeatBoxβs built-in tools to perfect your sound and get your tracks release-ready **Share to Socials** Upload videos recorded to your track directly from the in-app editor **Distribute Worldwide** Submit your tracks to all major streaming platforms straight from BeatBox
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MetaGen at none against BeatBox Studio's 6. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BeatBox Studio sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MetaGen asks for nothing beyond the download.
MetaGen ships an update every 2 weeks, BeatBox Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MetaGen | BeatBox Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stolen Recordings Limited | BEATBOX (2022) LIMITED |
In-app purchases
MetaGen
No in-app purchases
BeatBox Studio
- Tier 1$5.991 Month
- Tier 27 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Tier 3$14.991 Month
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- Tier 1$49.991 Year
- Tier 2$79.991 Year
- Tier 3$99.991 Year









