# BeatHawk

> Music Production Studio

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id839563064](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id839563064)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id839563064`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** UVI
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (394 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.16
- **Last updated:** 2022-09-01
- **First published:** 2015-01-22
- **Size:** 981 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beathawk/id839563064)
- **Website:** [http://beathawk.com](http://beathawk.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.uvi.net/privacy-policy](https://www.uvi.net/privacy-policy)

## Description

BeatHawk is a portable iOS music production studio designed for on-the-go creation. Packed with UVI sounds, instruments, and effects, it lets you sample, record, sequence, mix, and arrange your tracks, export stems or Ableton Live projects, and share to YouTube or SoundCloud.

Studio-grade performance in a lightweight package: 16-track sequencer, MIDI and CC mapping, time-stretching, multiple performance modes, and a rich sound expansion store. Compatible with iCloud/Drive for file transfer, and supports iOS 9.3+ on iPad and iPhone. Ideal for on-the-go production, sketching ideas, and live performance.

## Rankings

- #82,593 — Overall

## Review summary

BeatHawk is praised for its excellent sound library, easy 16-pad workflow, and the ability to import own samples and use as an AUv3 instrument in DAWs. However, it suffers from aging UI, lack of updates, stability issues, and cumbersome file management. Overall, its sound quality and workflow keep it valuable, but ongoing development and reliability concerns temper its appeal.

### Pros

- Outstanding, high-quality sound library and packs, including unique UVI sounds.
- Intuitive workflow with the 16-pad groove-box style, making it easy to start a track.
- Ability to import your own samples for a unique, customizable sound.
- AUv3 compatibility enabling use as a sound engine in DAWs.
- Strong DAW integration and generally low latency when the app is stable.

### Cons

- App appears to be unmaintained with no updates for years, raising concerns about future compatibility.
- Frequent crashes and stability issues, especially when loaded as an AUv3 in host apps.
- Cumbersome file management and workflow for managing downloaded packs (no batch operations, no drag-and-drop, hard to organize files).
- Outdated UI/UX (colors, text size, and overall look) that’s hard on the eyes and feels old.
- Missing features for a modern DAW workflow (not a full DAW, limited sampling/editing features, no built-in automation).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id839563064)