Comparison

SquareBeat vs Augmatic GRE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

SquareBeat4 screens
Augmatic GRE4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SquareBeat versus Augmatic GRE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquareBeatAugmatic GRE
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.9 (8 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames NavarroARTUR ANTONI NOWAK

Customer experience

SquareBeat

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Augmatic GRE

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SquareBeat

One-time1
  • SquareBeat Full Version$12.99
None

Augmatic GRE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SquareBeat free?
SquareBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Augmatic GRE free?
Augmatic GRE costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SquareBeat or Augmatic GRE?
SquareBeat and Augmatic GRE are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do SquareBeat or Augmatic GRE have ads?
Neither SquareBeat nor Augmatic GRE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SquareBeat or Augmatic GRE?
SquareBeat ships an update every 3 days, and Augmatic GRE every 2 weeks. Most recently, SquareBeat was updated on October 30, 2026 and Augmatic GRE on October 31, 2026.

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