# AudioCopy vs BeatMaker 3

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioCopy | BeatMaker 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $24.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiocopy/id719137307/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmaker-3/id1060317024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **62.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retronyms Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/307726643) | [INTUA](https://appshunter.io/developer/285413818) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioCopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiocopy/id719137307)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep And Raw Techno | Free | one-time |
| Classic Cutz | Free | one-time |
| Essential Club Collection | Free | one-time |
| Dub 2 DnB | Free | one-time |
| Melodic Collection | Free | one-time |
| Dark Swang Vol 1 | Free | one-time |
| Brysons Soul | Free | one-time |
| Dark Swang Vol 2 | Free | one-time |
| Metro Bang | Free | one-time |
| The Vault | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### BeatMaker 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmaker-3/id1060317024)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack #1: July 2017 | Free | one-time |
| Starter Pack #2: August 2017 | Free | one-time |
| ThudRumble Gigantic Balls Bass | Free | one-time |
| Modularism | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aquatronika | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beatlab | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ashes II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arpism | $0.99 | one-time |
| INTUA 808 Science | $1.99 | one-time |
| MSXII The Constituent | $1.99 | one-time |
| MSXII The Fly Life | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to rearrange pads
- Improved MIDI sync and control
- More sound packs and updates
- Custom color themes
- Streamlined project management


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