Comparison

Beat DJ vs Simply Patterns

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

Head to head
About

Beat DJ

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Unleash Live-Coded Music with Microtonal Precision Beat DJ is a revolutionary music creation environment designed for live performers, experimental producers, and creative coders. Go beyond the limits of traditional DAWs and discover a fully livecoded experience with features you won't find anywhere else. --- Microtonal Harmony, Synchronized Rhythm Beat DJ is microtonal by default. Explore infinite exotic scales or build your own. Harmony stays locked to your tempo; the tonic is automatically synced to the BPM, giving your tracks a rhythmically coherent and harmonically rich sound. --- Automatic Sample Chopping & Pitch Shifting Load any sample and Beat DJ will instantly chop and pitch-shift it to match your current scale and tempo; no manual slicing needed. Search your hard drive at lightning speed. --- Live Performance Ready With an optimized command-line interface, Beat DJ is built for improvisation. Entire sets can be performed from scratch in real-time. --- (Optional) AI Assistant for Music Creation Just type commands like `ai how do I make techno?` and get instant guidance from Beat DJ's built-in AI assistant. You can generate visual themes, write custom effects or synthesis scripts, and even create AI-powered backgrounds — all while keeping full control of the music-making process. All AI usage is optional. --- Multiplayer Jamming Jam with friends using Beat DJ's multiplayer mode. Set up a session, share your screen via Zoom or Discord, and let others join via browser to send live commands. Community jamming happens twice weekly on Discord! --- Built-In Visuals & Dancers Create visuals live — from waveform views to animated dancers that respond to your music. Add themes, video backgrounds, and audio-reactive visualizers to enhance your live shows. --- Smart Auto-Mixing Beat DJ handles EQ and frequency balance automatically based on human perception. Just manage loudness and your mix will sound polished, even without traditional mixing skills. --- Built by and for Musicians We believe in human creativity and the power of music! Jump in and have fun. --- Join the next wave of music production. Livecode. Improvise. Flow.

About

Simply Patterns

Create rhythms effortlessly with an intuitive step sequencer and high-fidelity sound engine. This app offers a minimalist workflow for quick beat-making, allowing real-time tweaking and easy export to DAWs or for sharing.

Highlights
  • Intuitive 16-step sequencer
  • High-fidelity sound engine
  • Real-time BPM and swing adjustment
  • Minimalist, distraction-free interface
  • Easy pattern export
  • Per-step velocity control
Features
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Simply Patterns: Effortless Rhythm Creation. Bring the power of a professional drum machine to your fingertips. Designed for producers, DJs, and rhythm enthusiasts, Simply Patterns strips away the complexity, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: the groove. Whether you are sketching out a techno skeleton or experimenting with complex polyrhythms, our intuitive interface makes music production feel natural and fluid. Key Features: Intuitive Step Sequencer: Build intricate patterns in seconds with a touch-optimized 16-step grid. High-Fidelity Sound Engine: Crisp, punchy drum kits inspired by legendary hardware and modern synthesis. Real-Time Tweaking: Adjust BPM, swing, and per-step velocity to give your tracks a human feel. Minimalist Workflow: No cluttered menus. A clean, distraction-free environment designed for peak creativity. Easy Export: Save your patterns and seamlessly integrate them into your favorite DAW or share them with collaborators. From the studio to the stage, Simply Patterns is the ultimate tool for quick, powerful, and fun beat-making. Start building your signature sound today. Privacy Policy: https://luchogax.com/simplypatterns/privacy  Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beat DJ4 screens
Simply Patterns3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beat DJ at none against Simply Patterns's shown. Beat DJ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. Beat DJ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Simply Patterns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Beat DJ versus Simply Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeat DJSimply Patterns
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoniareLuciano Gaston Mareco

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Beat DJ

One-time4
  • 10 Creds$2.99
  • 60 Creds$9.99
  • 150 Creds$19.99
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  • Pro For Life$349.99
2 purchases

Simply Patterns

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Beat DJ free?
Beat DJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply Patterns free?
Simply Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beat DJ or Simply Patterns have ads?
Simply Patterns shows ads; Beat DJ does not.

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