# Echo Beach vs Pulseq

The clearest difference is rating: Pulseq at 5.0 against Echo Beach's 3.8. Pulseq also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($3.99 vs $9.99). Echo Beach's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Echo Beach costs $9.99 and Pulseq $3.99 up front. Echo Beach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pulseq asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pulseq holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo Beach has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Echo Beach ships an update every 5 days, Pulseq every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo Beach | Pulseq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-beach-sampler-beat-maker/id6752037797/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulseq/id6782395526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 57 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeremiah Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838015500) | [Joe Topjian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860697112) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo Beach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-beach-sampler-beat-maker/id6752037797)

This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful sampler and sequencer, allowing you to capture, chop, and arrange audio with a modern workflow. Easily export your creations as stems, MIDI, or a full mix to any Digital Audio Workstation.

**Highlights:** 8-Pad Sampler, Smart Slice Detection, Built-In Step Sequencer, Groove Engine, Studio FX Suite, DAW Export (Stems, MIDI), Offline Operation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Beach Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pulseq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulseq/id6782395526)

This multi-stage MIDI sequencer is designed for electronic music production, allowing users to create complex patterns for external synths and AUv3 plugins. It offers extensive control over notes, velocity, gate behavior, and rhythm, with features for arranging scenes into full tracks.

**Highlights:** Multi-stage sequencing (1-16 stages), Pitch and scale control with 17 scales, Flexible gate modes and rhythm shaping, Multiple play and split modes, Up to eight CC modulation lanes, Scene chaining for full track arrangements, Standalone and AUv3 plugin support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo Beach free?

Echo Beach costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pulseq free?

Pulseq costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Echo Beach or Pulseq?

Pulseq is rated higher. Echo Beach averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Pulseq averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Echo Beach or Pulseq have ads?

Neither Echo Beach nor Pulseq shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo Beach or Pulseq?

Echo Beach ships an update every 5 days, and Pulseq every 2 weeks. Most recently, Echo Beach was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pulseq on October 2, 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.*