SquareBeat vs Augmatic GRE
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.
Augmatic GRE
Generate complex and evolving drum patterns using algorithmic and Euclidean engines. This app creates MIDI notes that require a separate sound source to produce audio, offering deep control over rhythm and dynamics.
- Algorithmic and Euclidean rhythm generation
- Morphable Grids Engine for evolving beats
- Blend control between pattern types
- Linear drumming for articulate patterns
- Velocity bender for expressive dynamics
- Groove tools for swing and timing
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MAIN FEATURES: - 6 Algorithmic Channels - Bass drum, snare, hi-hat, plus accents which create complementary rhythms, not duplicates. Each channel can generate its own rhythmic voice for rich, layered drum patterns. - Topographic Engine - Morphable, evolving beats based on the Mutable Instruments Eurorack module. Navigate an X/Y map of interconnected drum patterns extracted from actual drum loops with smooth interpolation between patterns. - Euclidean Engine - generate evenly distributed, world‑inspired rhythm patterns using Euclidean algorithms. Configure steps, hits, and start position independently on each channel for precise control. - Blend Control - Crossfade between Grids and Euclidean patterns to introduce variation while preserving the core character of your groove. - Linear Drumming - Control which drums play together or play alone. Eeach sound has room to breathe. Creates clean, articulate patterns. Used in Hip-Hop, IDM, Funk, Fusion. - Velocity Bender - Shape velocity dynamics for a more expressive, dynamic pulse. Create ghost notes, and rhythmic emphasis that bring patterns to life. - Groove Tools - Swing, humanization, clock division, and timing shift. Fine-tune the feel of your patterns from tight and mechanical to loose and human. IMPORTANT: This app does not produce sound on its own. It generates MIDI notes and requires a drum sampler or synthesizer to play them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SquareBeat at Free against Augmatic GRE's $9.99. SquareBeat also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Augmatic GRE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, 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
SquareBeat is free to download; Augmatic GRE costs $9.99 up front. SquareBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Augmatic GRE asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SquareBeat against 4.9 for Augmatic GRE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of SquareBeat's written reviews are positive against 83% of Augmatic GRE's.
SquareBeat ships an update every 3 days, Augmatic GRE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquareBeat | Augmatic GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) | 4.9 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Navarro | ARTUR ANTONI NOWAK |
Customer experience
SquareBeat
Augmatic GRE
In-app purchases
SquareBeat
- SquareBeat Full Version$12.99
Augmatic GRE
No in-app purchases









