# XP4N vs BeatCut

The clearest difference is rating: BeatCut at 5.0 against XP4N's 4.7. BeatCut also leads on chart position (#78 vs unranked) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). XP4N's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and ratings volume (44 vs 7). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

XP4N costs $1.99 and BeatCut $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BeatCut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XP4N has 44 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of XP4N's written reviews are positive against 86% of BeatCut's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

XP4N ships an update every 2 days, BeatCut daily. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XP4N | BeatCut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatcut-sampler-for-video/id6756845786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## What reviewers say

### XP4N

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512)

Capture stunning panoramic photos with a cinematic aspect ratio. Emulate the look of 8 distinct film types, from moody night shots to soft daylight portraits. Enjoy a simple, ad-free, and subscription-free photography experience.

**Highlights:** 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio, 8 distinct film type simulations, No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, Haptic and visual feedback, EV compensation by swiping, Save as lossless HEIF files, EXIF and GPS data saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Excellent film simulations
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Realistic XPan aspect ratio
- 💰 Good value for money
- 📸 Enjoyable photography experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Volume buttons used as shutter
- 🔍 Lack of focus control
- 🎨 Some film simulations too heavy-handed
- 🔍 Viewfinder preview doesn't match final image

**Reported bugs**

- App feels laggy at times
- 48MP camera option doesn't increase image resolution

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- Tap to focus and focus/exposure lock
- Selfie mode
- Self-timer
- HDR or max-latitude mode for post-processing


### BeatCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatcut-sampler-for-video/id6756845786)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform videos into a playable instrument by chopping them into pads for real-time performance. Record your visual jams, synced to audio, and export finished videos. Ideal for creators and performers who want to remix visuals dynamically.

**Highlights:** Chop videos into playable pads, Perform visuals in real time, Record performance as a video, Loop, hold, reverse playback, Apply visual FX per pad, Import and trim video clips, Add backing audio track

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XP4N free?

XP4N costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BeatCut free?

BeatCut costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XP4N or BeatCut?

BeatCut is rated higher. XP4N averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while BeatCut averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do XP4N or BeatCut have ads?

Neither XP4N nor BeatCut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XP4N or BeatCut?

XP4N ships an update every 2 days, and BeatCut daily. Most recently, XP4N was updated on October 30, 2026 and BeatCut on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*