# Bytebeat vs 1874 Sakura

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1874 Sakura at 100% against Bytebeat's 50%. 1874 Sakura also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Bytebeat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1874 Sakura sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bytebeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

1874 Sakura holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Bytebeat's written reviews are positive against 100% of 1874 Sakura's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bytebeat | 1874 Sakura |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytebeat-make-music-with-code/id6811730170/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1874-sakura-koto-studio/id6816038537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Tsudukihashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320583602) | [Soft Brew Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/561703410) |

## What reviewers say

### Bytebeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytebeat-make-music-with-code/id6811730170)

Transform mathematical formulas into unique music by writing code. Edit your creations in real-time while they play, visualize the sound waves, and explore various modes for different audio outputs. Export your generated music to WAV format.

**Highlights:** Formula-based music generation, Real-time editing during playback, Waveform visualization, Multiple audio modes (Bytebeat, Signed, Floatbeat), Export to WAV format, Includes 29 preset formulas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 1874 Sakura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1874-sakura-koto-studio/id6816038537)

This app generates complete pieces of Japanese and Chinese music using chaos mathematics and traditional scales. It features synthesized and sampled instruments, allowing users to play along or export their creations.

**Highlights:** AI-generated music pieces, Traditional Japanese/Chinese music styles, Game-inspired music styles, Synthesized and sampled instruments, Instrument editor, MIDI export, Play-along feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AUv3 Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bytebeat free?

Bytebeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 1874 Sakura free?

1874 Sakura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bytebeat or 1874 Sakura?

1874 Sakura is rated higher. Bytebeat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 1874 Sakura averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bytebeat or 1874 Sakura have ads?

Neither Bytebeat nor 1874 Sakura shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*