# BeatHawk vs SynthMaster 2

The clearest difference is price: SynthMaster 2 at $0.99 against BeatHawk's $9.99. SynthMaster 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). BeatHawk's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

BeatHawk costs $9.99 and SynthMaster 2 $0.99 up front. BeatHawk sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SynthMaster 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SynthMaster 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 394 and 474 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of BeatHawk's written reviews are positive against 68% of SynthMaster 2's.

BeatHawk ships an update every 2 months, SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeatHawk | SynthMaster 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beathawk/id839563064/reviews) | **[4.8 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 394 | **474** |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 981 MB | 918 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UVI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108452322) | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) |

## What reviewers say

### BeatHawk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beathawk/id839563064)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create, record, and mix music on the go with this portable production studio. It offers a vast library of sounds, instruments, and effects, allowing you to import your own samples and collaborate with other apps. Export your creations in various formats or share them directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Create beats and compose tracks, Sample, record, and sequence music, Mix and arrange your own music, High-quality UVI sounds and effects, Import your own samples, Export mixes, stems, and MIDI, Share on YouTube and SoundCloud

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| World Percussion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Latin Percusion | $1.99 | one-time |
| 808 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trip Hop | $3.99 | one-time |
| Atlanta Urban | $4.99 | one-time |
| Funk | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guitar Loops | $4.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Drums | $4.99 | one-time |
| Choirs | $7.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Grand | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 High-quality sounds and sound packs
- 💻 Works well as an AUv3 plugin
- 🎶 Excellent for creating beats and music ideas
- 🔥 Powerful and flexible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues, especially on older devices
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find samples/packs
- 💰 Sound packs are expensive
- 🖼️ Interface could use better visual clarity and customization
- 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Repeat Quantize setting not working properly
- Saving and loading projects can be unreliable
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- Latency and performance problems when used as an AUv3

**Requested features**

- Add more pad banks and sample editing capabilities
- Improve file management and integration with cloud storage
- Implement MIDI learn and more advanced MIDI functionality
- Add built-in synth engine and more effects
- Enhance song mode and multi-track capabilities


### SynthMaster 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584)

This powerful software synthesizer offers a vast array of sound design capabilities, including multiple oscillator modes, extensive modulation options, and a wide selection of filters. Explore over 1000 factory presets or create your own unique sounds. Available as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Multiple oscillator modes (Basic, Additive, Wavetable, Vector), Extensive modulation architecture, 6 filter categories, Import custom wave files, 1000+ factory presets, Standalone app and AUv3 plugin

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigTone Analog Basics 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Analog Basics | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Signature Sounds Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NU Sounds of the World | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Japan Vintage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Desktop Presets Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Expansions Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best synth on iPad
- 👍 Delicious sound
- 👍 Tremendously powerful synth
- 👍 Great synth with complex possibilities and great sound(s)
- 👍 Perfeito

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Auswahl der Modulationsquellen funktioniert nicht richtig
- 🐛 Echt schlecht
- 🐛 Broken Preset System for a powerful synth
- 🐛 Please fix the OSC behavior on Square and Saw
- 🐛 Preset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not loading correctly
- Modulation not working after loading project
- Skin resets to default
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Pitch bend/glide for imported samples
- Integration with AUM audio mixer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeatHawk free?

BeatHawk costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SynthMaster 2 free?

SynthMaster 2 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BeatHawk or SynthMaster 2?

SynthMaster 2 is rated higher. BeatHawk averages 4.3 out of 5 from 394 ratings, while SynthMaster 2 averages 4.8 from 474 ratings.

### Do BeatHawk or SynthMaster 2 have ads?

SynthMaster 2 shows ads; BeatHawk does not.

### Which is updated more often, BeatHawk or SynthMaster 2?

BeatHawk ships an update every 2 months, and SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, BeatHawk was updated on November 6, 2026 and SynthMaster 2 on November 7, 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.*