Comparison

AudioCopy vs BeatMaker 3

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

Head to head
About

AudioCopy

Access a vast library of royalty-free sound packs from renowned artists and producers. Easily copy and paste sounds between hundreds of compatible apps or export them for use anywhere. Includes a built-in recorder and editor for capturing and manipulating audio.

Highlights
  • Largest collection of royalty-free sound packs
  • Copy and paste sounds between apps
  • Access sounds in Files app
  • Built-in sound recorder
  • Convenient sound editor (trim, normalize, fade, reverse)
  • Share audio to SoundCloud, YouTube, and Files app
Features
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AudioCopy has grown to be the largest collection of royalty free sound packs available in a mobile app. Browse hundreds of quality sound packs from top producers like AraabMuzik, and grammy award winning artists like Paul “Echo” Irizarry and Carl Cox. AudioCopy makes it easy to copy and paste sounds to or from hundreds of compatible apps. Plus access your sounds in the Files app to use them anywhere. Need help? Have an issue or question? Please email us at support@retronyms.com. ------ You'll find hundreds of Sound Packs you can use with your creations in the Content Store! Buy them once. Use them anywhere. Sound Packs contain tons of music Loops and Samples that you can use in anywhere — iOS and beyond. Packs span many genres with content created by an amazing producer lineup. You can use Sound Packs from the Content Store in top music iOS apps like iMPC Pro, Tabletop, Launchpad, GarageBand, FL Studio, Cubasis, Auria, DM1 and hundreds more. Or export your sounds to your desktop and use them anywhere. The first round is on us! Unlock a free Sound Pack when you register AudioCopy. ----- More than a clipboard: AudioCopy is a catalog for your sounds. Browse and audition all the sounds you've copied. Import your own sound libraries, store sounds centrally for easy use in your favorite apps. Capture your sounds: AudioCopy now comes with a built-in sound recorder. Record, pause, record some more. A convenient sound editor: Trimming? Yeah we've got that. You can also normalize, fade, and reverse to name a few. Zoom in for even more detail in this gesture-based editor. A great way to capture audio and share it: Share your songs and audio creations directly to SoundCloud, Youtube, and open it anywhere with built-in iOS sharing or the Files app.

About

BeatMaker 3

This music production studio offers an intuitive audio and MIDI workstation, combining desktop software power with hardware efficiency. Create, perform, and record your musical ideas with advanced sampling, sequencing, and mixing tools. Integrate external apps and export your finished tracks.

Highlights
  • Streamlined performance and recording workflow
  • Advanced sampling engine with live stretching
  • Classic timeline and flexible scene-based sequencing
  • Full-fledged mixer with multi-channel routing
  • AUv3 and IAA app integration
  • Inspirational sound library and export options
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▸ REDEFINING MUSIC PRODUCTION BeatMaker brings unmatched efficiency and depth in an intuitive audio and MIDI workstation. Look no further, the power of traditional desktop software and real hardware is now united into one single production studio. ▸ PLAY • PERFORM • RECORD Its streamlined workflow lets you perform and shape your ideas quickly and effectively, turning your instruments into full productions. Inspirational performance tools such as repeat, roll, swing, key scales & chords and macro controls will boost your creativity tenfold. Take control of it all with your MIDI gear and the new smart binding system. ▸ CRAFT YOUR OWN INSTRUMENTS 128 banks of 128 pads, where each one of them is a full-fledged instrument with multiple dimensions. Record and chop live, assemble, mangle and resample: our state of the art sampling engine will sculpt your ideas, giving life to your instruments with a full modulation and layering system. With ZPlane’s Elastique live stretch and pitch shift, adjust your loops and instruments to match the tempo or go experimental. You can even integrate your favorite synth & effect apps with full AUv3 and IAA support. ▸ PRECISE SEQUENCING The classic timeline based pattern & song editor gives all the modern sequencing features you‘d want to arrange complete tracks. Adding to this foundation, the new flexible Scene Mode opens up opportunities for remixing and live performances, looping and arranging clips in new ways. All the patterns, automations and sequencing tools are available right where you would expect. Add audio tracks to the mix, stretch them, turn your arrangements into a complete masterpiece. You can even play in sync with other software using Ableton Link. ▸ INSPIRATIONAL LIBRARY The ever growing sound store will bring premium and exclusive content to your own library. The genius of our sound designers will enhance your productions instantly, whether you’re looking for a classic 808 bass or exploring new musical genres. ▸ FULL FLEDGED MIXER Multi-channel recording & input/output routing is now a reality with the support of USB audio interfaces. Fine-tune your mix with the modern mixing board: every track, every pad has its own channel with unlimited effects and up to 8 sends. Add new depths to your sound with our palette of effects (internal or external AUv3/IAA). ▸ EXPORT AND SHARE Export your compositions and separated elements into single stems to share, re-use, re-work, re-master within a traditional studio setup Read the full specs on http://intua.net ! ▸ COMPATIBILITY - Works with 32-bits and 64-bits iPads. - Native iPad Pro support - iOS 9.3+ required - Best experience on newer models - iPhone version coming soon ▸ Documentation - Full documentation and tutorials available at http://support.intua.net

Screenshots

AudioCopy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AudioCopy at Free against BeatMaker 3's $24.99. AudioCopy also leads on device support (3 vs 1). BeatMaker 3's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (63% vs 26%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

AudioCopy is free to download; BeatMaker 3 costs $24.99 up front. AudioCopy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BeatMaker 3 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeatMaker 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeatMaker 3 has 4.5K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of AudioCopy's written reviews are positive against 63% of BeatMaker 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioCopy ships an update every 3 months, BeatMaker 3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AudioCopy versus BeatMaker 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioCopyBeatMaker 3
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating3.8 (24 ratings)4.7 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews62.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings244.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRetronyms IncINTUA

Customer experience

AudioCopy

All ratings24 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral14.9%
Negative59.3%

BeatMaker 3

All ratings4,459 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews470 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative26.8%

User reviews

AudioCopy

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great content store
  • 👍 Useful for moving audio between apps
  • 👍 Integrates well with other music apps

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Unreliable file management and transfer
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Confusing interface and poor user experience

BeatMaker 3

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful sampler
  • 🚀 Versatile DAW capabilities
  • 👍 Great for live performance
  • 👍 Excellent value for money
  • 👍 Seamless AUv3 integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Stability issues with plugins
  • 🐛 Buggy MIDI functionality
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Confusing file management

Bugs and requests

AudioCopy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings skipping or cutting out
  • Inability to delete recordings
  • Inconsistent in-app purchase restoration
  • Crashes when trying to access certain features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved file organization and management
  • Better integration with cloud storage services
  • Audiobus support
  • More genres and sound packs

BeatMaker 3

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when switching sound banks
  • MIDI keyboard disconnects on stop
  • Samples losing sync after export
  • Glitches with AUv3 plugin loading
  • Inconsistent behavior with touch controls

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to rearrange pads
  • Improved MIDI sync and control
  • More sound packs and updates
  • Custom color themes
  • Streamlined project management
Show 1 more
  • Expanded piano roll functionality

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AudioCopy

One-time10
  • Deep And Raw TechnoFree
  • Classic CutzFree
  • Essential Club CollectionFree
Show 7 more
  • Dub 2 DnBFree
  • Melodic CollectionFree
  • Dark Swang Vol 1Free
  • Brysons SoulFree
  • Dark Swang Vol 2Free
  • Metro BangFree
  • The Vault$9.99
11 purchases

BeatMaker 3

One-time11
  • Starter Pack #1: July 2017Free
  • Starter Pack #2: August 2017Free
  • ThudRumble Gigantic Balls BassFree
Show 8 more
  • Modularism$0.99
  • Aquatronika$0.99
  • Beatlab$0.99
  • Ashes II$0.99
  • Arpism$0.99
  • INTUA 808 Science$1.99
  • MSXII The Constituent$1.99
  • MSXII The Fly Life$1.99

Questions

Is AudioCopy free?
AudioCopy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeatMaker 3 free?
BeatMaker 3 costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AudioCopy or BeatMaker 3?
BeatMaker 3 is rated higher. AudioCopy averages 3.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while BeatMaker 3 averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.
Do AudioCopy or BeatMaker 3 have ads?
Neither AudioCopy nor BeatMaker 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioCopy or BeatMaker 3?
AudioCopy ships an update every 3 months, and BeatMaker 3 monthly. Most recently, AudioCopy was updated on October 13, 2026 and BeatMaker 3 on October 12, 2026.

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