Comparison

SquareBeat vs Melodic Sampler

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

Melodic Sampler

Features
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Turn any sound into something you can play. The Sampler is built for capturing, shaping, and performing sounds in a fast and direct way. Start by bringing in a sound - Record it, import it, or capture it in the moment. The app automatically detects slices and spreads them across pads, giving you an instant playable layout. It gives you control over how audio is sliced, mapped, and played, so you can turn raw material into something musical. Each slice can be adjusted, You can edit the timing, trim edges, and control how the sample behaves. This makes it easy to clean up recordings or reshape them into something new. The pad interface keeps everything simple. Tap to trigger sounds, build rhythms, and experiment freely. It’s designed for quick interaction, so ideas come together quickly. The Sampler also helps you easily create advanced rhythms - use note repeat to create rolls, patterns, and rhythmic variations in real time. Layer multiple samples to build depth and texture. Effects are built in. Shape your sound with tools like EQ, compression, delay, reverb, distortion, and more. Apply them directly and hear the result instantly. This lets you move from raw audio to a polished sound without leaving the app. Recording is part of the workflow. Capture your performance, layer ideas, and build something more complete over time. Each take can be refined and reused. Everything stays organized and ready to use. You can export your samples, recordings, or full ideas and move them into other tools or share them. The experience stays focused from start to finish - You bring in a sound, shape it, play it, and build on it. Key Features: • Automatic sample slicing and pad mapping • Record, import, and capture sounds instantly • Edit and refine each slice • Play sounds on an intuitive pad interface • Note repeat for rhythmic control • Layer samples to build depth • Built-in professional effects • Record and export your ideas Sampler works for beat making, sound design, and experimentation - It gives you a direct way to turn sound into music. You explore, listen & create - That’s the core idea behind Melodic Mind. Let music feel natural again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://melodic-mind.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SquareBeat4 screens
Melodic Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SquareBeat at every 3 days against Melodic Sampler's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. SquareBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Melodic Sampler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SquareBeat ships an update every 3 days, Melodic Sampler fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SquareBeat versus Melodic Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquareBeatMelodic Sampler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames NavarroSean Ray Dvir

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SquareBeat

One-time1
  • SquareBeat Full Version$12.99
2 purchases

Melodic Sampler

Subscriptions2
  • Sampler - No Ads$1.991 Month
  • Sampler: Full Access$4.991 Month

Questions

Is SquareBeat free?
SquareBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melodic Sampler free?
Melodic Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SquareBeat or Melodic Sampler have ads?
Neither SquareBeat nor Melodic Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SquareBeat or Melodic Sampler?
SquareBeat ships an update every 3 days, and Melodic Sampler fortnightly. Most recently, SquareBeat was updated on September 20, 2026 and Melodic Sampler on September 24, 2026.

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