ZPUNK vs SuperGrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ZPUNK
Create music on the go with this pocket workstation. Build beats with drum kits and sequencers, sketch melodies with piano rolls, and chop samples. Arrange your ideas into songs and export them for further production.
- Drum sequencing with 27 kits
- Editable piano rolls for melodies
- Sample chopping and slicing
- Genre-based MIDI generation
- Multitrack arrangement timeline
- Built-in synthesis and effects
- Export to WAV and MIDI
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ZPUNK (zed punk) is a pocket music workstation for sketching beats, experimenting with sounds and turning musical ideas into grooves. Inspired by classic hardware grooveboxes, ZPUNK brings drum sequencing, synthesis, sample chopping and arrangement together in a touch-friendly portrait interface designed for creativity on the go. MAKE BEATS Build rhythms using 27 drum kits inspired by classic drum machines. Program beats with an eight-voice step sequencer, adjust velocities and experiment with different patterns and grooves. CREATE MELODIES Sketch basslines, synth leads and chord progressions using editable piano rolls. Explore instrument presets, shape sounds and develop melodic ideas that complement your rhythms. CHOP SAMPLES Import your own audio, detect beats, create slices and rearrange samples into new patterns. Experiment with sample chopping, tempo matching and rhythmic variations. GENERATE MUSICAL IDEAS Discover fresh inspiration with genre-based MIDI generation for House, Techno, Boom Bap, Breaks and more. Explore chord progressions, basslines and melodies with different styles, keys and variations. ARRANGE YOUR IDEAS Take your sketches beyond individual loops with a multitrack arrangement timeline. Layer patterns, experiment with sections and develop your musical ideas across five tracks: - Drums - Bass - Synth - Pads - Chops SOUND DESIGN AND MIXING Shape your sounds using built-in synthesis controls, effects and instrument presets. Balance your tracks with a dedicated mixer and discover new sonic combinations. EXPORT AND KEEP CREATING Export your musical sketches as WAV audio or MIDI files to continue developing them in your favourite music production software. MADE FOR MUSICAL EXPERIMENTATION Whether you're exploring Hip-Hop, House, Techno, Electro or something entirely your own, ZPUNK puts a creative music sketchpad in your pocket. No complicated setup. Just ideas, rhythms and experimentation. Listen. Play. Repeat.
SuperGrid
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SuperGrid is a three channel, generative step sequencer. It has build-in synth voices, but can also be used to control other instruments via midi. โข 4ร4 grid, three sequenced channels plus a live performance channel โข Euclidean trigger patterns and clock modifiers โข Per-channel drive, tempo-synced delay, reverb โข Weighted randomization with custom scales โข MIDI: per-channel out, clock in and out โข Background audio, session recall, template saving SuperGrid is free. A one-time purchase unlock additional synth voices and visual themes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SuperGrid at Free against ZPUNK's $4.99. ZPUNK's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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SuperGrid is free to download; ZPUNK costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZPUNK ships an update daily, SuperGrid every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZPUNK | SuperGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free โ better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Daily โ better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanna Ragavan | Jonathan Raymond |
In-app purchases
ZPUNK
No in-app purchases
SuperGrid
No in-app purchases









