Comparison

Beat Studio vs Magic Pad

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

Head to head
About

Beat Studio

Features
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Beat Studio turns your phone into a pocket music studio. Tap a realistic drum kit, add bass and melodies, record a groove in seconds then layer, mix and export it. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Play a realistic drum kit with responsive pads and haptics • Play melodic instruments Bass, Synth and E-Piano on a real keyboard • Record your performance and loop it instantly • Overdub stack drums, bass and melodies on a running loop • 16-step sequencer to program beats, synced to your tempo • Mixer with per-instrument volume and mute • Tap Tempo, BPM control and a metronome with count-in • Ghost notes & humanize for a natural, less robotic feel • Save your beats and reopen them anytime • Export your beat as a WAV audio file and share it SOUND KITS • Core Drums real acoustic kit • Electro 808 deep synth/electronic • Lo-Fi warm and vintage • Trap - hard, punchy 808 Free to play. Upgrade to Pro to unlock all kits and instruments, unlimited saved beats and audio export. No account needed. Works offline. No ads, no tracking. ——— SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASES Beat Studio Pro unlocks all kits, instruments, unlimited beats and WAV export. • Pro Weekly — auto-renewable subscription • Pro Yearly — auto-renewable subscription • Pro Lifetime — one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. EULA (Apple Standard): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://clkcompany.github.io/BeatMakerSupport/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://clkcompany.github.io/BeatMakerSupport/privacy.html

About

Magic Pad

Transform your device into a dynamic drum pad launchpad. Tap glowing pads in rhythm to play full remixes of popular songs. Unlock a new track daily and explore a growing library of genres, with options to customize your experience and unlock all content.

Highlights
  • Play full song remixes on 9 pads
  • 4 difficulty levels per song
  • New free song unlocked daily
  • Over 50 tracks across multiple genres
  • Earn XP and coins to level up
  • Collect pad skins
  • VIP subscription for full access and no ads
Features
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Magic Pad turns your phone into a drum pad launchpad. Tap the glowing pads in time and full remix songs come alive under your fingers. A new song unlocks free every day – Phonk, EDM, Trap, Hip-Hop, Rock and Pop. PLAY FULL REMIXES ON 9 PADS • Tap the guided pads to the beat and play the whole track yourself • 4 difficulty levels per song, from first tap to finger-drumming pro • Earn up to 3 stars per song and chase the perfect run A FREE SONG EVERY DAY • A new featured song unlocks free each day • Come back tomorrow for the next drop A LIBRARY THAT KEEPS GROWING • 50+ tracks across Phonk, EDM, Trap, Hip-Hop, Rock and Pop • New songs added every week LEVEL UP AND COLLECT • Gain XP and level up as you play • Earn coins by finishing songs and spend them in the Coin Shop • Collect pad skins and make your launchpad your own EASY TO START, HARD TO MASTER • Simple tap controls – just follow the lights • Faster patterns and tougher drops on higher difficulties GO VIP – EVERYTHING UNLOCKED • Unlock the full song catalog and every difficulty level • Play with no ads VIP subscription options: • Weekly: $9.99 with a 3-day free trial • Monthly: $14.99 • Yearly: $99.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.amanotes.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.amanotes.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Beat Studio4 screens
Magic Pad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beat Studio at none against Magic Pad's shown. Magic Pad's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Magic Pad sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beat Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Pad weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Beat Studio versus Magic Pad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeat StudioMagic Pad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB497 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed CelikAmanotes Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Beat Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99
14 purchases

Magic Pad

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time7
  • Coin pack 1500$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Let It Go$1.99
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  • Coin pack 5000$4.99
  • Remove Ads 7 Days$4.99
  • Coin Pack 12000$9.99
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$11.99

Questions

Is Beat Studio free?
Beat Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Pad free?
Magic Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beat Studio or Magic Pad have ads?
Magic Pad shows ads; Beat Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Beat Studio or Magic Pad?
Beat Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic Pad weekly. Most recently, Beat Studio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Magic Pad on November 2, 2026.

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