Comparison

Tracklib vs TypeBeat

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

Head to head
About

Tracklib

Create music on the go with a vast collection of royalty-free samples and clearable songs. Discover, loop, edit, and curate your sound to build fully realized tracks. All content is licensed for commercial use.

Highlights
  • Discover royalty-free samples
  • Loop and mix audio
  • Edit pitch, loop, and BPM
  • Curate sample collections
  • Legally clear commercial samples
  • Access large song catalog
Features
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The official Tracklib mobile app is here: The only place for music creators to discover and build with real songs and pro sounds. Made for you to create beats on the go, the Tracklib app lets you effortlessly explore, curate, and mix a vast collection of royalty-free samples and clearable songs, turning the spark of new ideas into real building blocks for fully realized tracks. A Tracklib account and a paid subscription (or active free trial) are required to access and use the app. No free content is available without a subscription. ▶ Find the perfect sample New discoveries guaranteed. Match real songs with curated sample packs to uncover combinations that surprise and inspire. ▶ Swipe. Loop. Repeat. Loop at first sight. Swipe through combinations until you find that perfect moment. Reorder, mix, and explore infinite possibilities. ▶ Edit & tweak on the fly Building blocks for new ideas. Adjust pitch, loop length, BPM, and waveform sections like you’re conducting your own Sample Breakdown. ▶ Curate your sample collection Mobile meets serious music making. Save your favorite samples to your Tracklib collection and add them on your desktop for full DAW production. ▶ All samples are clearable Get creative, take it easy. Everything in the app is licensed for commercial sampling. No legal gray zones, just pure creative flow. Screw algorithms, with the Tracklib Beatmeaker app you have real discovery in your hands at all times: A place for sample discovery and playfully shaping new ideas, ready to become fully fledged tracks. Whether you’re riding the train or in the studio, the Tracklib mobile app brings new inspiration right to your hands. Discover Tracklib Tracklib makes sampling simple. Fast, legal, affordable and open to every music producer, everywhere. Dive into a massive catalog of over 100,000 songs, plus a full library of royalty-free one-shots and loops. From rare 70s soul to classic Bollywood hits, our growing collection spans the globe and the decades. Dig for undiscovered gems or flip a timeless classic. Your next sample is waiting. With Tracklib, you can finally clear samples the right way: Legally and hassle-free. Whether it’s Tina Turner or an obscure Italian film score from the ’60s, clearance is just a few clicks away. How does sample licensing work? Tracklib lets you legally sample original recordings in your work with full licensing rights, allowing you to release them with your label or distributor. Your streaming and download revenue is automatically collected when you use one of our preferred distributors: • Amuse • AudioSalad • DistroKid • Downtown • LANDR • SoundCloud for Artists • Symphonic • Too Lost • TuneCore • UnitedMasters

About

TypeBeat

Create unique music by mixing up to four premium beats with intuitive controls. Effortlessly synchronize tracks, adjust volumes, and manage your sound for professional-quality results in seconds.

Highlights
  • Mix up to four premium beats
  • Intuitive interface for quick track building
  • Synchronize tracks to any tempo
  • Fine-tune individual track volumes
  • Color-coded harmonic key system
  • Effortless track removal
Features
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Create Your Sound Craft unique musical experiences by mixing up to four premium beats across different tempos. TypeBeat's intuitive interface lets you build professional-quality tracks in seconds. Simple Controls The elegant top row provides essential tools: output selection, playback control, pitch lock, and wake lock—all designed with precision. Perfect Synchronization Select any tempo to instantly resync all tracks from their starting points, ensuring flawless timing with every beat. Intuitive Mixing Add beats with a simple tap, then fine-tune individual volumes for the perfect balance. The color-coded system helps you identify complementary keys for harmonic perfection. Effortless Management Remove tracks with a smooth swipe gesture, maintaining your creative flow without interruption. Let one or two beats lead while others provide subtle texture—discover your signature sound with TypeBeat.

Screenshots

Tracklib4 screens
TypeBeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

Tracklib and TypeBeat both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TypeBeat's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tracklib's. TypeBeat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 22). Tracklib's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Tracklib sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TypeBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Tracklib against 4.2 for TypeBeat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tracklib has 325 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Tracklib's written reviews are positive against 100% of TypeBeat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tracklib versus TypeBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracklibTypeBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (325 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings325 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB437 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTracklibKirk Elliott

Customer experience

Tracklib

All ratings325 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative47.6%

TypeBeat

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tracklib

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Beatmaker not playing songs
  • Unable to scroll in new release folders

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to export beats
  • More chops and sample options
  • Proper tutorial
  • Ability to play songs in the background
  • Simple way to add songs to library

TypeBeat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Tracklib

Subscriptions15
  • Go Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Go Monthly2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Go Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Go Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Go Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 variants$14.991 Month
  • Go Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Go Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Go Yearly4 variants$49.991 Year
  • Go Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Go Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

TypeBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tracklib free?
Tracklib is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TypeBeat free?
TypeBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tracklib or TypeBeat?
Tracklib and TypeBeat are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 325 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Tracklib or TypeBeat have ads?
Neither Tracklib nor TypeBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracklib or TypeBeat?
Tracklib ships an update every 2 weeks, and TypeBeat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tracklib was updated on September 28, 2026 and TypeBeat on September 11, 2026.

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