SquareBeat vs jAmp Percussive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
jAmp Percussive
This AUv3 audio plugin uses physical modeling to create realistic drum and cymbal sounds. It features a built-in sequencer for rhythm creation and offers extensive sound customization. Seamlessly integrate it into your music production workflow.
- Realistic drum sounds via physical modeling
- Diverse drum presets
- Sound customization parameters
- Built-in sequencer for rhythm creation
- Internal groove system
- AUv3 integration with DAWs
- MIDI triggering and output
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Discover the power of percussion with jAmp Percussive, a versatile AUv3 audio plugin perfect for musicians, producers, and sound designers. This drum synthesizer uses physical modeling to bring realistic drum and cymbal sounds to your fingertips, and it also includes a handy sequencer to create intricate rhythms effortlessly. Key features: 1. Realistic Drum Sounds: With physical modeling synthesis, jAmp Percussive simulates real drum components to give you authentic and dynamic drum sounds. Customize each sound to fit your unique style and needs. 2. Diverse Drum Presets: Explore a wide range of drum sounds. 3. Sound Customization: Tweak your drum sounds with adjustable parameters like pitch, decay, and filters. Create unique percussive textures that blend seamlessly into your music. 4. Built-in Sequencer: Easily create and arrange drum patterns with the built-in sequencer. The user-friendly interface allows you to visualize and edit your sequences, making rhythm creation a breeze. 5. Internal Groove System: Add a funky touch to your tracks with the internal groove system that automatically creates engaging and dynamic rhythms. Let your music groove effortlessly. 6. AUv3 Integration: jAmp Percussive works smoothly with your favorite DAWs and music production apps that support AUv3 plugins. Enjoy a seamless workflow as you integrate its powerful features into your projects. Individual output per channel and MIDI output is also supported. 7. MIDI Triggering: Trigger drum sounds using MIDI for even more control and flexibility. Integrate jAmp Percussive with your MIDI setup to play and program drum sounds directly from your MIDI controller or sequencer. Get the manual at https://github.com/janm31415/jAmpPercussive
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: jAmp Percussive at free against SquareBeat's free with in-app purchases. jAmp Percussive also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). SquareBeat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and jAmp Percussive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SquareBeat against 5.0 for jAmp Percussive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of SquareBeat's written reviews are positive against 100% of jAmp Percussive's.
SquareBeat ships an update every 3 days, jAmp Percussive fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SquareBeat | jAmp Percussive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Navarro | Jan Maes |
Customer experience
SquareBeat
jAmp Percussive
In-app purchases
SquareBeat
- SquareBeat Full Version$12.99
jAmp Percussive
- jAmp Percussive Activation$7.99
