Comparison

Polybeep vs Gorilla

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

Head to head
About

Polybeep

Create unique music with a polyrhythmic sound machine. Record or load samples, arrange them into looping shapes, and apply various effects. MIDI input is supported, and songs can be exported as WAV files.

Highlights
  • Polyrhythmic sound generation
  • Record microphone audio
  • Load sample files
  • Looping shape arrangement
  • Extensive audio effects
  • MIDI input support
  • Export to WAV
Features
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From the creators of DefleMask and Minimic, introducing Polybeep, a magnificent polyrhythmic sound machine designed to unlock your creativity. We even prepared a built-in tutorial to get you started. With aesthetically pleasing colors and design alongside unmatched visual feedback, you can really feel the beeping beeps and the poly rhythms. Yes, you can set up polyrhythms as easy as 3-4-5. You can record sounds directly from your microphone or load sample files. There’s some magic to make them sound great. Arrange the sounds into up to 6 looping shapes that can be configured as polygons of 3~16 vertices, then tweak their effects (delay, reverb, EQ, panning, chorus, and more), make a sequence of many melodies, and you’ll have a song in no time! You can even tap to change the tempo based on a rhythmic pulse. MIDI device input is as well supported! MIDI output coming soon! (notes, sync) macOS version is also available! Polybeep has been designed with a touch screen in mind from day one but it works perfectly fine on computers. When ready, you can save your songs and export them to wav files. We’d love to hear the songs that you come up with!

About

Gorilla

Create professional bass tones with this comprehensive suite. It offers multiple preamps, a 3-way splitter with compression and saturation, an octaver, and custom IR loading. Includes artist presets and a built-in tuner for a complete bass experience.

Highlights
  • Three distinct preamps
  • 3-way splitter with compressor/saturator
  • Octaver for sound depth
  • Custom IR loading
  • Artist-curated presets
  • Built-in tuner
  • AUv3 support
Features
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Meet the Gorilla Bass Studio Suite, the ultimate tool for bassists of all genres with midi control. This app is packed with everything you need to create pro-level bass tones effortlessly. Three Powerful Preamps: *Green: Clean, warm sound or fat tube distortion *Yellow: Modern rock sound *Orange: Powerful bass and punchy mids. 3-way splitter with independent compressor and saturator for detailed tone shaping. Octaver Functionality: Built-in octaver for creating a massive wall of sound, ideal for solo performances or adding depth to your band's sound. User-Friendly Interface: Quick access to essential controls with detailed customization options for advanced users. Custom IRs and Mixing Capabilities: Use built-in Aurora IRs or load your own for unparalleled sound customization. Standalone Version and AUv3 Support: Enjoy quick and easy setup with standalone and AUv3 formats for seamless integration with iOS. Preset Packs by Renowned Artists: Play within seconds using presets curated by musicians and producers like Erik Arko, Gergo Hajer, and Henning Pauly. State Recall and Tuner: Try new tones without losing previous settings and keep your bass perfectly tuned with a fast, accurate tuner.

Screenshots

Polybeep4 screens
Gorilla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Polybeep at fortnightly against Gorilla's every 2 months. Gorilla's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Polybeep costs $4.99 and Gorilla $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gorilla holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Polybeep's written reviews are positive against 67% of Gorilla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polybeep ships an update fortnightly, Gorilla every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Polybeep versus Gorilla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolybeepGorilla
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeonardo DemartinoAurora DSP

Customer experience

Polybeep

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Gorilla

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Polybeep

No in-app purchases

None

Gorilla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polybeep free?
Polybeep costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gorilla free?
Gorilla costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Polybeep or Gorilla?
Gorilla is rated higher. Polybeep averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Gorilla averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Polybeep or Gorilla have ads?
Neither Polybeep nor Gorilla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polybeep or Gorilla?
Polybeep ships an update fortnightly, and Gorilla every 2 months. Most recently, Polybeep was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gorilla on October 24, 2026.

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