Comparison

e vs Beatifys

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

Head to head
About

e

Create retro-style music with a sampling keyboard featuring tempo-based looping. Record, manipulate, and play back samples with various effects and flexible playback modes. Integrate with other audio apps and control parameters via MIDI.

Highlights
  • Retro sampling keyboard
  • Tempo-based looping
  • Reverb, bit crusher, resonant filter
  • Multiple loop and start/stop modes
  • MIDI control and Core MIDI support
  • AUv3, Audiobus, Inter App Audio integration
Features
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Elsa is a retro style sampling keyboard with tempo based looping. Record, save, load, reverse samples with a multi octave on screen keyboard or plug in your core midi device of choice, soft- or hardware. Elsa comes with three built in effects, a reverb, a resonant filter and a sample rate/bit crusher. Samples are looped in three different modes, one off, forward and/or forward-reverse. The start and end of playback also comes in three modes, one set of start and stop for all, one set per note and/or one set per octave, allowing for many different types of samples. Additionally at playback time, sample length can also be controlled by a set of sample dividers, 1-8. Elsa supports connections with AudioCopy, AudioBus, Inter App Audio and AUv3. Plus all audio parameters can be modulated by MIDI. +++ Sample keyboard +++ Tempo based looping +++ ADSR +++ Bit/sample crush +++ Reverb +++ Resonant filter: low, band or high pass +++ Record, trim, normalise, reverse, zoom +++ Chromatic and scale keyboard +++ 3 loop modes (one off, forward, forward-reverse) +++ 3 start/stop modes (one for all, one per note, one per octave) +++ Playback length dividers (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) +++ Arpeggiator +++ Presets: save/load settings +++ Audio connections: AUv3, Audiobus, Inter App Audio +++ Midi: Core Midi, Bluetooth Midi, AUv3 Midi +++ Ableton Link

About

Beatifys

An elegant iOS music player offering a professional audio experience with multi-format support and smart lyrics. Enjoy a minimalist interface, advanced playback features like DJ mode, and local playback with no ads or subscriptions. Rediscover your music with pure, uninterrupted enjoyment.

Highlights
  • Multi-format audio support (MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc.)
  • Real-time audio visualization
  • Smart lyrics synchronization
  • Minimalist and intuitive interface
  • DJ mode with crossfading
  • Local music playback
  • No ads or subscriptions
Features
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Beatifys - Where Music Comes Alive with Elegant Simplicity Transform your music listening experience with Beatifys, the ultimate iOS music player designed for true music enthusiasts. Our minimalist approach focuses on what matters most - pure, uninterrupted musical enjoyment. Professional Audio Experience Multi-format support: MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, AAC, OGG Professional-grade audio visualization with real-time spectrum analysis High-quality audio playback optimized for iOS devices Smart lyrics synchronization with automatic matching Elegant & Intuitive Interface Clean, minimalist design that puts music first Dark and light theme support for personalized experience Smooth animations and vinyl record visual effects Smart Music Management Intelligent music import with automatic file organization Smart grouping based on music characteristics Advanced search functionality across songs, artists, and albums Comprehensive music library statistics and management Advanced Playback Features Multiple playback modes: shuffle, repeat, single loop Sleep timer for worry-free nighttime listening DJ mode with crossfading capabilities BPM detection and beat matching Privacy & Performance Local music playback - your music stays on your device No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions Optimized performance with minimal battery usage File sharing enabled for easy music transfer Premium Features Real-time lyrics display with synchronization Audio visualization bars with vinyl record aesthetics Quick actions integration for instant control Comprehensive help system and user guides Whether you're a casual listener or a music connoisseur, Beatifys provides the perfect platform for your musical journey. Experience music the way it was meant to be heard - pure, elegant, and uninterrupted. Download Beatifys today and rediscover the joy of music listening.Playlist export and sharingLock screen controls and quick actions for seamless access

Screenshots

e4 screens
Beatifys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: e at 4.9 against Beatifys's 1.0. e also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ratings volume (31 vs 1). Beatifys's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

e costs $5.99 and Beatifys $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

e holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: e has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of e's written reviews are positive against 50% of Beatifys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

e ships an update every 3 weeks, Beatifys every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
e versus Beatifys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBeatifys
Price$5.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.9 (31 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik Sigth朝晖 刘

Customer experience

e

All ratings31 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral12.9%
Negative0.0%

Beatifys

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

None

Beatifys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is e free?
e costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beatifys free?
Beatifys costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, e or Beatifys?
e is rated higher. e averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Beatifys averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do e or Beatifys have ads?
Neither e nor Beatifys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, e or Beatifys?
e ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beatifys every 10 days. Most recently, e was updated on November 1, 2026 and Beatifys on October 30, 2026.

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