Comparison

QUAIA vs SLAP

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

Head to head
About

QUAIA

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QUAIA is a playful music app that turns simple interactions into sound. Choose from a variety of instruments, including whistles, drums, choirs, kalimba, bass, marimba, handpan, and orchestral hits. Play sounds instantly, record loops, and layer multiple tracks to build your own music. Whether you want to casually experiment with sounds or create layered performances, QUAIA makes music creation simple and fun. Features: Multiple instruments and sound styles Simple tap-based performance Loop recording Multi-track layering Individual track playback controls Save and load your sessions Clean, immersive interface Create, combine, and enjoy sound your way with QUAIA.

About

SLAP

Capture everyday sounds and transform them into music. Record, trim, and arrange your own audio samples on responsive pads to create unique beats and songs. Unlock advanced features and unlimited kits through in-app purchases or by watching rewarded ads.

Highlights
  • Record and import audio samples
  • Non-destructive sample trimming
  • Adjust sample volume, pitch, and speed
  • Create and arrange patterns into songs
  • Nine responsive playable pads
  • Export and import custom kits
  • Apply audio effects with Pro version
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Your world is full of sounds. SLAP turns them into beats. Record a clap, tap a desk, snap a pencil, or capture something wonderfully weird. Drop each sound onto a colorful pad, trim it until it hits just right, and start playing. SLAP stands for Sample, Loop, Arrange, Play—a focused beat-making flow that stays fun instead of feeling like homework. MAKE IT YOURS • Record sounds with your iPhone microphone • Import audio you already have • Trim samples non-destructively with detailed waveform controls • Adjust volume, pitch, and speed • Choose whether repeated hits restart or overlap • Name and customize every pad BUILD A BEAT • Play nine responsive pads • Capture taps into simple one-bar patterns • Switch between four patterns • Arrange patterns into an eight-bar song • Record a live performance or export your arranged song • Export and import kits to share them START FAST, THEN GET WEIRD Factory kits give you a quick starting point, but SLAP is built around sounds that are yours. Create three custom kits free, then watch optional rewarded ads to unlock up to three additional kit slots. GO FURTHER WITH SLAP PRO Unlock SLAP Pro with one purchase—no subscription. • Create unlimited custom kits • Save and reuse favorites with Your Sounds • Chop one recording of up to 30 seconds into an entire kit • Shape pads with Echo, Space, Crush, Wobble, Tone, and Reverse effects No account required. Your samples, kits, songs, and recordings stay on your iPhone unless you choose to export or share them.

Screenshots

QUAIA4 screens
SLAP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QUAIA at none against SLAP's shown. QUAIA also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). 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. QUAIA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SLAP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QUAIA ships an update every 3 days, SLAP weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QUAIA versus SLAP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQUAIASLAP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB27 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKenta TokiyoshiPATRICK H WALKER

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QUAIA

One-time1
  • QUAIA FULL$6.99
1 purchases

SLAP

One-time1
  • SLAP Pro$1.99

Questions

Is QUAIA free?
QUAIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SLAP free?
SLAP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QUAIA or SLAP have ads?
SLAP shows ads; QUAIA does not.
Which is updated more often, QUAIA or SLAP?
QUAIA ships an update every 3 days, and SLAP weekly. Most recently, QUAIA was updated on September 30, 2026 and SLAP on October 2, 2026.

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