Comparison

Medly vs TypeBeat

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

Head to head
About

Medly

Create studio-quality music productions with an intuitive interface. Easily arrange notes, audio samples, and loops into sections to build songs. Offers advanced tools for editing, automation, and sharing your creations.

Highlights
  • Section-based song building
  • Touch-optimized note editing
  • Audio recording and import
  • Automated effects and pitch bends
  • SoundCloud and file sharing
  • Inter-App Audio and Ableton Link support
Features
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Music-making for everyone. From new musicians looking to get started to experienced producers, Medly has everything you need to unleash your musical spark. A Best of App Store 2016 winner, Medly’s simple interface is packed with advanced tools to create studio-quality productions. Get started for free with the Starter Pack of 17 instruments and over 100 loops and samples. You can also try Medly Member free for 7 days to unlock over 3500 instruments, loops, and exclusive features. CREATIVE CONTROL Music-making can be intimidating. Medly makes it easy by breaking songs down into Sections. You can add notes, audio samples, and loops to your Sections, then copy, paste and rearrange them to build your song. At any time, use the History tool to quickly rewind and undo your changes. A MAGIC TOUCH TO NOTES From simply adding a note to complex multi-note editing, each interaction was carefully designed with touch in mind. And with over 300 instruments available to Members, you can quickly try out different sounds and find your style. AMPLIFIED AUDIO Edit, snap, and trim your audio clips to your liking. Record or import audio, or use a sample from Medly’s vast audio library. You can record audio up to 4 bars or become a Member and record and import audio up to 30 seconds. As a Member, bring your songs to the next level with professionally recorded vocals by Medly’s talented artists. POINT PERFECT AUTOMATION Automatically change volume, echo, and other effects to add fades and pitch bends to your sounds. Snap between points and beats to achieve point perfect precision and use the selection tool to edit multiple automation points together. Then open the effect picker to quickly see the automation graphs of all effects within a Section. SHARE AND PLAY Quickly upload your songs to SoundCloud, or share them as a video, audio, MIDI, or Medly file. You can also connect Medly to other apps using Inter-App Audio or play in time using Ableton Link. MADE IN CANADA We’re a small team working relentlessly to make Medly possible. We’d love to know what you think about Medly, let us know on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at hi@medlylabs.com *iPad App of the Year: Japan and South Korea *iPhone App of the Year Runner-Up: China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan https://medlylabs.com/legal

About

TypeBeat

Create unique music by mixing up to four premium beats with intuitive controls. Effortlessly synchronize tracks, adjust volumes, and manage your sound for professional-quality results in seconds.

Highlights
  • Mix up to four premium beats
  • Intuitive interface for quick track building
  • Synchronize tracks to any tempo
  • Fine-tune individual track volumes
  • Color-coded harmonic key system
  • Effortless track removal
Features
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Create Your Sound Craft unique musical experiences by mixing up to four premium beats across different tempos. TypeBeat's intuitive interface lets you build professional-quality tracks in seconds. Simple Controls The elegant top row provides essential tools: output selection, playback control, pitch lock, and wake lock—all designed with precision. Perfect Synchronization Select any tempo to instantly resync all tracks from their starting points, ensuring flawless timing with every beat. Intuitive Mixing Add beats with a simple tap, then fine-tune individual volumes for the perfect balance. The color-coded system helps you identify complementary keys for harmonic perfection. Effortless Management Remove tracks with a smooth swipe gesture, maintaining your creative flow without interruption. Let one or two beats lead while others provide subtle texture—discover your signature sound with TypeBeat.

Screenshots

Medly4 screens
TypeBeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TypeBeat at none against Medly's 8. TypeBeat also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Medly's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (38K vs 5). On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. Medly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TypeBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Medly holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medly has 38K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Medly's written reviews are positive against 100% of TypeBeat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medly ships an update every 6 days, TypeBeat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Medly versus TypeBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedlyTypeBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (38K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB437 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperMedly Labs Inc.Kirk Elliott

Customer experience

Medly

All ratings38,095 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews894 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative15.9%

TypeBeat

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Medly

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audio playback issues when switching between screens
  • Freezing and crashing when exporting or sharing songs
  • Inconsistent behavior when moving and arranging notes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free instrument packs
  • Implement ability to change time signatures
  • Allow importing custom sounds and samples
  • Improve recording and playback functionality
  • Introduce more advanced music production tools

TypeBeat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Medly

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Medly Member7 Days trial4 variants$9.991 Month
  • Yearly - Medly Member7 Days trial4 variants$59.991 Year
None

TypeBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Medly free?
Medly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TypeBeat free?
TypeBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Medly or TypeBeat?
Medly is rated higher. Medly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while TypeBeat averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Medly or TypeBeat have ads?
Neither Medly nor TypeBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Medly or TypeBeat?
Medly ships an update every 6 days, and TypeBeat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Medly was updated on September 30, 2026 and TypeBeat on September 11, 2026.

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