Comparison

Beat Maker vs Orbit Sampler

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

Head to head
About

Beat Maker

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
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Make music with "Beat Maker - Drum Machine Pro"! Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned music producer, "Beat Maker - Drum Machine Pro" app is your ultimate companion to create beats on the go. Perform live, customize pad styles, explore new sounds and genres. - Master the art of beat-making with easy-to-follow lessons designed for all skill levels. - Fresh sound packs - updated regularly to keep your creativity flowing. - Explore a variety of music styles: Trap, EDM, Techno, Hip-hop, House, and more. Start your music journey today - create, learn, play with "Beat Maker - Drum Machine Pro"! Terms of Use: https://mpc-app-c2e7a.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mpc-app-c2e7a.web.app/privacy.html

About

Orbit Sampler

Features
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Orbit is a native iPad and iPhone live-performance sampler built for pads, grooves, and fast ideas. Play a 4×4 pad grid with one-shot, gate, and loop modes. Build patterns on the step sequencer, trim samples on the waveform, shape sound with pitch, filter, and master FX, then record the mix or capture live takes straight to a pad. Designed like booth hardware — LCD status, foldable racks, and a full-screen LIVE pads mode for performance — without copying any brand’s look or layout. FREE TO PLAY • Full sampler workflow to try and jam • Optional one-time Unlock supports ongoing development (no subscription) PADS & PERFORMANCE • 16 velocity-ready performance pads • One-shot, gate, and toggle-loop playback • Choke groups, mute/solo, quantised triggering • Full-screen LIVE pads for focused playing SEQUENCER & TRANSPORT • 16-step sequencer with banks, scenes, and swing • BPM transport with quantise grids • Note repeat and sequence record SAMPLE TOOLS • Import WAV, AIFF, M4A, MP3 • Waveform trim and pad editing • Pitch, rate, filter, and sends • Master EQ, delay, reverb, and dynamics • Master-mix recording and live sample-in PROJECTS • Autosave and named project library • Built-in starter kit so you can play immediately MIDI • External MIDI control • Bluetooth MIDI controller support Orbit is an original product inspired by the general workflow of hardware performance samplers.

Screenshots

Beat Maker4 screens
Orbit Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Beat Maker at 15.1 against Orbit Sampler's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Beat Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Orbit Sampler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beat Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Orbit Sampler every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Beat Maker versus Orbit Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeat MakerOrbit Sampler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperULADZISLAU ZINCHANKALee Bailey

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Beat Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Orbit Sampler

One-time1
  • Unlock Orbit$24.99

Questions

Is Beat Maker free?
Beat Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Sampler free?
Orbit Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beat Maker or Orbit Sampler have ads?
Neither Beat Maker nor Orbit Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beat Maker or Orbit Sampler?
Beat Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orbit Sampler every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beat Maker was updated on October 3, 2026 and Orbit Sampler on October 2, 2026.

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