Comparison

Beats By AyyDot vs Beat22

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

Head to head
About

Beats By AyyDot

Discover and license exclusive music beats across various genres. Preview tracks with real-time waveforms, record vocals with studio effects, and jot down song ideas. Save favorites and track your listening history.

Highlights
  • Browse beats by genre
  • Real-time waveform visualization
  • Studio mode for vocal recording
  • Songwriting notes feature
  • In-app cart and checkout
  • Background playback
  • Dark and light mode support
Features
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Here's the formatted App Store description — cleaned up spacing, hierarchy, and bullet consistency throughout: Beats By AyyDot is the official app for browsing, previewing, and licensing exclusive beats produced by AyyDot and collaborators. Browse by genre — Trap & Rap, R&B, Pop, International, and Boom Bap — or hit Shuffle to discover something new. Every beat streams instantly with full transport controls, shuffle, and repeat modes built in. FEATURES Real-Time Waveform — See the actual stereo waveform extracted from each beat. Played portions fill with red as the track progresses. Drag to scrub to any point. Liquid Glass Design — A modern translucent UI following iOS 26's design language. Glass pill navigation bar with a draggable sliding indicator, floating mini player with album art, and smooth dark/light mode transitions. Studio Mode — Record vocals over any beat with up to two tracks. Autotune with key detection, compression, delay, and reverb in a vertical effects rack. Save projects, export mixes, and share. Songwriting — Tap Write from the expanded player to jot down lyrics, melodies, and ideas. Full transport controls built into the notes view so you never lose your flow. Cart & Checkout — Add beats to your cart, review your selections, and check out directly in-app. Cart badge shows your count at a glance. Favorites — Double-tap any beat to save it. Access your favorites list from the bottom navigation bar. Heard / Unheard Tracking — Beats you've listened to are automatically marked as heard and faded in the list. Search "unheard" to filter only fresh beats. Expanded Player — Tap the mini player to expand into a full-screen view with stacked title/artist, waveform scrubbing, BPM, pricing, shuffle, repeat, and quick access to Studio and Write. Background Playback — Keep listening while you use other apps. Full Now Playing and Lock Screen controls supported. Filter & Search — Search by name, filter by Original or Sample, and sort your way through hundreds of beats. Analytics — Play counts, genre breakdowns, and listening history tracked per user profile. Dark & Light Mode — Fully adaptive UI with a one-tap toggle. Every element is designed for both appearances. New beats are added regularly. Open the app, find your sound, and make it yours.

About

Beat22

Features
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Buy premium beats, sound kits, loops, and vocals from top producers all in one place. Discover exclusive sounds built for singers, rappers, and producers who want to create professional tracks faster. Browse high quality instrumentals, sample packs, vocals, loops, and producer tools designed to spark ideas and speed up your workflow. Whether you are building your next single, recording vocals, producing for clients, or searching for fresh inspiration, find the right sound in seconds. Explore a growing catalog of premium music assets across genres, moods, and styles. Save time, stay inspired, and create release ready music with tools trusted by independent artists and producers. Find your next beat, build your next track, and create without limits.

Screenshots

Beats By AyyDot4 screens
Beat224 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Beat22 at 15.0 against Beats By AyyDot's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Beats By AyyDot versus Beat22: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeats By AyyDotBeat22
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB42 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAlex FonsecaIll People Productions Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Beats By AyyDot

No in-app purchases

None

Beat22

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beats By AyyDot free?
Beats By AyyDot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beat22 free?
Beat22 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beats By AyyDot or Beat22 have ads?
Neither Beats By AyyDot nor Beat22 shows ads.

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