Comparison

BeatRepeat vs GrimoHex

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

Head to head
About

BeatRepeat

This app is a real-time drum repeat instrument and MIDI effect designed for live performance. It allows users to tap pads to trigger repeating drum hits synced to tempo, and swipe to create evolving rhythms with layered patterns. It offers extensive control over rhythmic elements and generative patterns.

Highlights
  • 8 velocity-sensitive pads
  • Repeat presets for instant rhythms
  • Per-pad control over rhythm parameters
  • Euclidean rhythm masks
  • Evolve modifier for parameter shifts
  • Fill patterns for multi-pad sequences
  • MIDI input and output
Features
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Beat Repeat is a real-time drum repeat instrument and MIDI effect built for live performance. Tap a pad to trigger repeating drum hits synced to your tempo. Swipe to latch patterns, stack layers, and build evolving rhythms. Core Features - 8 velocity-sensitive pads - Repeat presets: instant rhythmic patterns (Straight 8th, Triplet, Flam, Ghost Roll, and more) - Per-pad control over division, gate, offset, ratchet, trigger conditions, and probability - Euclidean rhythm masks for generative patterns - Evolve modifier: parameters shift over time using mathematical shapes (sine, ramp, random walk) - Fill patterns: multi-pad sequences triggered from a single pad - Ghost notes with adjustable intensity and offset - Accent patterns for dynamic variation Works Everywhere - Standalone app with internal drum sounds - AUv3 plugin for GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and other hosts - VST3/AU for desktop DAWs - Full MIDI input and output - Ableton Link support for wireless sync - Drift quantization for natural-feeling timing

About

GrimoHex

Create beats quickly with a tactile, hardware-inspired sampler and step sequencer. Record, shape, and sequence sounds for fast music production on your iPhone. Ideal for producers and beat makers on the go.

Highlights
  • Hardware-style pad workflow
  • 128-step sequencing
  • Sample recording and playback
  • Sample editing tools
  • Real-time sound shaping
  • MIDI-focused sequencing
  • Pattern-based music creation
Features
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GrimoHex is a modern sampler and step sequencer built for fast, tactile beat creation on iPhone. Designed for producers, electronic musicians, and mobile beat makers, GrimoHex gives you a focused hardware-inspired workflow without the clutter of a full DAW. Record sounds, shape samples, build patterns, and perform ideas quickly from a compact pad-based interface. At its core, GrimoHex combines a hands-on sampler, drum machine, and step sequencer into one streamlined music production app. It is made for sketching beats, building loops, sequencing drums, triggering samples, and creating patterns wherever inspiration hits. Key features: • Hardware-style pad workflow for fast beat making • 128-step sequencing for detailed pattern creation • Sample recording and playback • Trim, zoom, and sample editing tools • Real-time sound shaping controls • MIDI-focused sequencing workflow • Pattern-based music creation • Clean interface designed for speed and focus • Built for mobile producers, beat makers, and electronic artists GrimoHex is ideal for making drum patterns, sample-based beats, loops, sketches, and performance-ready ideas on the go. Whether you are building rhythms from recorded samples, sequencing external gear, or creating patterns directly on your phone, GrimoHex keeps the process fast and musical. A focused sampler. A tactile sequencer. A compact groovebox for iPhone.

Screenshots

BeatRepeat3 screens
GrimoHex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BeatRepeat at Free against GrimoHex's $12.99. BeatRepeat also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

BeatRepeat is free to download; GrimoHex costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BeatRepeat against 5.0 for GrimoHex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeatRepeat ships an update every 3 days, GrimoHex every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BeatRepeat versus GrimoHex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatRepeatGrimoHex
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathias KirkerødJames Draper

Customer experience

BeatRepeat

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GrimoHex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BeatRepeat

No in-app purchases

None

GrimoHex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeatRepeat free?
BeatRepeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrimoHex free?
GrimoHex costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BeatRepeat or GrimoHex?
BeatRepeat and GrimoHex are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BeatRepeat or GrimoHex have ads?
Neither BeatRepeat nor GrimoHex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeatRepeat or GrimoHex?
BeatRepeat ships an update every 3 days, and GrimoHex every 5 days. Most recently, BeatRepeat was updated on July 9, 2026 and GrimoHex on September 21, 2026.

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