Comparison

BeatStack サウンドミックス vs Unison

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

Head to head
About

BeatStack サウンドミックス

Features
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Note: the app interface is currently available in Japanese only. BeatStack lets you make a DJ mix just by layering sounds. Pick from 92 built-in loops and arrange them. Every sound shares the same key and tempo, so anything you stack together works musically. No instrument skills or music theory required. - One tap to a full track Choose your sounds and they are arranged into an 8-bar structure automatically, with beat, percussion, bass, chords and melody already placed. - Overlap is the crossfade Drag clips so they overlap, and the overlapping length becomes the crossfade. There are no fade settings to learn. - Use your own audio Import songs from the Files app, or record with the microphone. Imported and recorded audio stays on your device and is never uploaded. - Generate sounds on the spot Create melody, chord, bass and drum parts on the fly. Reopen a project and the same sounds come back. - Projects stay editable What gets saved is a recipe, not an audio file. Swap sounds or change the tempo later without starting over. - Playlists Line up your tracks and play them back to back. Everything works offline. [Premium] A one-time purchase (500 JPY) lets you export your track as an audio file and share it. No monthly payments.

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Unison

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Sing over a backing track. Record an instrument. Build a song from your own beats and melodies. Unison brings it together in one local music project, with a focused workspace for recording and another for composing. RECORD YOUR PART • Import a backing track, choose what you hear and start recording. • Follow lyrics or sheet music while you perform. • Use a count-in and metronome, then retake just the section you want. • Stopping a recording adds it to your project automatically. BUILD YOUR SONG • Layer recordings, drum patterns and editable instrument parts. • Cut, copy, paste to a new track, move clips and repeat sections. • Organize sections and shape volume, pan and effects over time. • Edit drum hits, note pitches, timing and velocity. SHAPE YOUR SOUND • Add EQ, compression, reverb, delay and other effects to tracks or clips. • See your processing layers, compare the sound and disable or remove a layer. • Adjust pitch and timing with automatic tools or manual pitch editing. • Separate vocals and accompaniment in Materials before recording or arranging. FROM A HUM TO AN EDITABLE PART Turn a short melody or beatbox rhythm into an instrument or drum part. Preview it, edit the notes and choose what to add to your project. Optional local arrangement tools can extend an idea; results may need editing. KEEP YOUR WORK Export a WAV mix or a ZIP of separate tracks for sharing or further editing. No account or purchase is required. Projects and audio processing stay on your device. Optional audio resources download when needed and can be removed in Settings. Wired headphones are recommended for monitoring. Pitch, separation and alignment results depend on the recording; some processing tools support tracks up to 120 seconds. Word alignment requires compatible on-device speech recognition. Save an export of important work before deleting the app. Available in English, Chinese, Spanish, French and Japanese. Support: admin@voalice.com

Screenshots

BeatStack サウンドミックス4 screens
Unison4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Unison at 3 against BeatStack サウンドミックス's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BeatStack サウンドミックス versus Unison: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatStack サウンドミックスUnison
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfigate.Co.LtdQuite Awesome Limited

In-app purchases

None

BeatStack サウンドミックス

No in-app purchases

None

Unison

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeatStack サウンドミックス free?
BeatStack サウンドミックス is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unison free?
Unison is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeatStack サウンドミックス or Unison have ads?
Neither BeatStack サウンドミックス nor Unison shows ads.

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