# VividTracker vs SquareBeat

The clearest difference is price: SquareBeat at Free against VividTracker's $5.99. SquareBeat also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). VividTracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (35 vs 8). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SquareBeat is free to download; VividTracker costs $5.99 up front. SquareBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VividTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

SquareBeat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of VividTracker's written reviews are positive against 80% of SquareBeat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, SquareBeat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VividTracker | SquareBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vividtracker/id758491913/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarebeat/id6464103210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 15 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Forsberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/298003684) | [James Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/514153445) |

## What reviewers say

### VividTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vividtracker/id758491913)

Create and edit music modules with Amiga Protracker compatibility. This app offers a robust sample editor, iCloud support, and MIDI capabilities. It also allows exporting samples and pattern data to Korg hardware.

**Highlights:** Protracker module creation and editing, 8-track support, AudioCopy and Audiobus integration, Advanced sample editor, iCloud synchronization, MIDI in/out, Korg hardware sample export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SquareBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarebeat/id6464103210)

Create music by building patterns with samples and AUv3 plugins. Arrange these patterns into songs, import your own sounds, and mix tracks. Features a text-based tracker GUI for rapid development, with all core functionality free except for WAV file export.

**Highlights:** Sequence and manipulate audio samples, Mix tracks, Use AUv3 audio unit instruments, Use AUv3 effects on effect busses, Connect with other apps via Audiobus, Export and share songs

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SquareBeat Full Version | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VividTracker free?

VividTracker costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SquareBeat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VividTracker or SquareBeat?

SquareBeat is rated higher. VividTracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while SquareBeat averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do VividTracker or SquareBeat have ads?

Neither VividTracker nor SquareBeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VividTracker or SquareBeat?

VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and SquareBeat every 3 days. Most recently, VividTracker was updated on September 30, 2026 and SquareBeat on September 20, 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.*