# Beat Maker vs Mak Custom Sample Pad

The clearest difference is rating: Mak Custom Sample Pad at 5.0 against Beat Maker's 4.3. Mak Custom Sample Pad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Beat Maker's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beat Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Mak Custom Sample Pad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mak Custom Sample Pad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Maker has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Maker | Mak Custom Sample Pad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-drum-machine-pro/id6747011858/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mak-custom-sample-pad/id6752385765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ULADZISLAU ZINCHANKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808742027) | [MÄK AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839182975) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-drum-machine-pro/id6747011858)

Create beats on the go with this app, suitable for beginners and experienced producers. Explore various music styles, customize pads, and learn through lessons. Regularly updated sound packs keep your creativity flowing.

**Highlights:** Live beat performance, Customizable pad styles, Regularly updated sound packs, Variety of music styles, Easy-to-follow lessons

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Mak Custom Sample Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mak-custom-sample-pad/id6752385765)

Create custom soundboards with 8 programmable pads. Load audio files or record directly, then loop, trigger rapidly, and play up to 8 sounds simultaneously. Ideal for live performances, presentations, or creative audio manipulation.

**Highlights:** 8 programmable sample pads, Load audio files, Record audio directly, Loop sounds, Rapid fire triggering, Up to 8 sounds simultaneously, Volume control per pad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Maker free?

Beat Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mak Custom Sample Pad free?

Mak Custom Sample Pad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beat Maker or Mak Custom Sample Pad?

Mak Custom Sample Pad is rated higher. Beat Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Mak Custom Sample Pad averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beat Maker or Mak Custom Sample Pad have ads?

Neither Beat Maker nor Mak Custom Sample Pad shows ads.

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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.*