# BeatBalance — Drum exercise analysis tool > Drum exercise analysis tool for technique improvement and practice tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by BeatBalance Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatbalance/id1484347411 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BeatBalance Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484347410) - Category: Music, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 55 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-04-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatbalance/id1484347411/reviews.md ## What is BeatBalance? BeatBalance is a tool to help serious drummers efficiently hone crucial elements of basic technique: note spacing, timing accuracy, dynamic control, timekeeping and hand-foot coordination, using a practice pad. It's a runkeeper, but for drums. Identify problem areas with timing and dynamics, using millisecond-accurate measurement and unique analysis tools. Track progress over time and identify which elements of your practise routine are delivering benefits, and which need to be refined. Sharpen perception and execution with real-time feedback on timing and dynamics. Patented silent metronome and adaptive guide feedback help you develop confidence with timekeeping and advanced rhythms. Speed Builder mode (for subscribers) helps gradually increase the speed of execution: play accurately and consistently and the tempo of the metronome will increase for the next attempt. ## Key features - Note spacing analysis - Timing accuracy measurement - Dynamic control feedback - Hand-foot coordination training - Progress tracking over time - Real-time feedback - Speed Builder mode ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 1-month subscription | $6.99 | per month | | 1-Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatbalance/id1484347411/reviews.md ### 5/5 — fantastic *2024-12-22* the app is super useful and has some great features (such as the adaptive metronome). even though it sometimes still crashes, I still think it deserves five stars as the concept is so good!! ### 5/5 — Free default playlist *2024-11-17* This is fun, but also frustrating knowing my timing, dynamics, and spacing needs help! Seriously engaging and will likely purchase a subscription to get more out of it. Love that you can export your data! ### 4/5 — Great app!! *2024-11-14, version 2.1* Love this app so far. I would like some new features like daily or weekly challenges (video examples) and some more rudiment presets to pick from. Just need to fix the random bug’s crashes when loading results. ### 3/5 — Gut, aber nicht stabil *2024-07-13* Ich finde die App an sich super und übe gerne damit. Leider stürzt sie ausnahmslos jedes Mal ab wenn die Übung abgeschlossen ist. ### 4/5 — Impressed at the accuracy *2024-05-04* Really nice app, I can't believe the accuracy of the analysis, I really like it! However i'd like a few things: The option to modify the exercises after creating them, the possibility to group exercises to play back-to-back and later have them analized as the processing takes quite some time, and maybe microphone sensitivity settings. As I said, the quality of the analisis is astonishing, with some QOL improvements this could be a relly aweasome app for drummers. Keep up the good work! ### 3/5 — Eigentlich starkes Konzept *2024-05-03* …allerdings stürzt die App nach eine gewisse Zeit ab und auch die Kalibrierung am Anfang hat bei mir nicht funktioniert. Ein Software Update wär super. ### 2/5 — Needs a lot of work *2024-04-10* barely functioning UI, frequent crashes, random help/promotional screens with no back option which forces you to close the app and reopen it, these screens frequently come after you finish an excersize, and closing the app deletes the data from that recording. the app is not usable in its current state. even *if* all the above issues were fixed, all of the actual useful features and advertised functions of the app are locked behind a subscription paywall (yes, not even a one time fee, a subscription) the way the app works is also fundamentally flawed. unless you have abnormally long (like, really abnormally) headphones, more specifically ones that are abnormally long *after* they split into L and R wires, you're going to have an extremely hard time just getting the app to work. because your phone needs to have one earbud next to its mic for this app to work, the maximum distance from your phone to you is however far your two earbuds can be apart. and the rest of your headphone wire will just dangle between you and the phone. I shouldn't have to explain why this is a bad thing to have right next to rapidly moving arms and sticks. you're better off recording yourself with a metronome and opening the waveform in audacity (a free program!) ### 2/5 — New version issues. *2024-03-03* I've been using the free version for a while. When I saw the new interface and how it was working I subscribed. Problem is now after I get done with an exercise there's a screen with suggestions before it goes to the analysis more often than not that screen locked and I have to re-open the app which sometimes isn't happening and I'm unable to open it again. Really hoping this gets addressed. ### 5/5 — Practicing like never before! *2023-09-01* I absolutely love this app. It’s super motivating because you get immediate feedback and can see your progress. I’ve always had a hard time practicing on a pad because I get bored, but this makes it so fun and is super beneficial for developing your timing. One thing that would be cool is making it easier to pick patterns. There are a lot of combinations, but it’s a little annoying to have to click through all the patterns when you create a new exercise. It would be cool to just be able to type in your own pattern too. Adding triplets would be a great feature too, but I’m getting tons of use out of this app regardless. ### 5/5 — Super App für Drummer *2023-05-30* Sehr gut um an seinem Timing zu arbeiten. Es wäre schön, wenn dieses App mehr Downloads hätte. ## Frequently asked questions about BeatBalance ### What is BeatBalance used for? BeatBalance is a tool designed to help drummers hone essential techniques like note spacing, timing accuracy, dynamic control, and coordination using a practice pad. It provides detailed analysis and real-time feedback. ### Does BeatBalance have ads? Yes, BeatBalance contains advertisements. As a free application with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience. ### What are the subscription options for BeatBalance? BeatBalance offers a 1-month subscription for $6.99, which includes a free trial period. There is also a 1-year subscription available for $59.99. ### What devices is BeatBalance compatible with? BeatBalance is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices. ### How does BeatBalance help with timing? BeatBalance offers millisecond-accurate measurement of timing accuracy and provides real-time feedback to help drummers sharpen their perception and execution. It also features a patented silent metronome for guide feedback. ### What is the Speed Builder mode in BeatBalance? The Speed Builder mode, available for subscribers, helps users gradually increase their playing speed. The metronome tempo increases for subsequent attempts as the user plays accurately and consistently. ### When was BeatBalance last updated? BeatBalance was last updated on May 30, 2025, with version 2.1.3. ### What age rating does BeatBalance have? BeatBalance has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.3 — 2025-05-30 - Fixed issue with mic permission settings preventing exercise start. ### 2.1.2 — 2025-05-17 NEW FEATURES 2.1 - SPEAKER MODE You no longer need wired headphones to use BeatBalance (although you can if you wish of course). You can now use the internal speaker instead. 2.1.1 - REMINDER NOTIFICATIONS If you have notification permissions enabled, will send you a reminder to practise in the morning and evening. You can activate or deactivate these in the Settings menu, as well as changing the time they are send. 2.1.2 - SCORE BREAKDOWN You can now see your Note Spacing, Accuracy and Dynamic Consistency broken down by limb and dynamic level in the Exercise Summary screen, under Overall/Breakdown IMPROVEMENTS AND BUG FIXES 2.1 - Calibration streamlined and made simpler - Detection algorithm improved for greater sensitivity - Interruption handling improved - Miscellaneous crash bugs fixed 2.1.1 - Detection algorithm updated to produce fewer false positives. 2.1.2 - Post-exercise calculation optimised by c. 20x. No more excruciatingly long waits after longer exercises! - Note spacing formula tweaked - UI should now display correctly with Display Zoom activated - Calibration updated to indicate correctly if microphone permission is not given. - Ad display frequency control added in Settings to allow fewer ads to be displayed - Exercise tempo and name can now be edited after creation (‘Exercise Settings’ on main screen) ### 2.1.1 — 2025-01-11 Reminder push notifications. Audio detection updated to prevent false positives at high tempos. ### 2.1 — 2024-08-03 NEW FEATURE - SPEAKER MODE You no longer need wired headphones to use BeatBalance (although you can if you wish of course). You can now use the internal speaker instead. IMPROVEMENTS AND BUG FIXES - Calibration streamlined and made simpler - Detection algorithm improved for greater sensitivity - Interruption handling improved - Miscellaneous crash bugs fixed ### 2.0.5 — 2024-05-15 Fixed issues relating to resuming after interruptions or route changes. ## Apps similar to BeatBalance | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PolyNome Pro: Drum Sequencer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polynome-pro-drum-sequencer/id1151196826) | 4.8 (328) | $59.99 | Music | | [Drum Tuner - iDrumTune Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-tuner-idrumtune-pro/id1234266367) | 4.6 (2,307) | $12.99 | Music | | [Drummer ITP - Rudiment Trainer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drummer-itp-rudiment-trainer/id1491040724) | 4.7 (443) | $9.99 | Music | | [Rhythm Generator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-generator/id6741359170) | 4.8 (56) | Free | Music | | [Rhythm Trainer - Ear Training](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-trainer-ear-training/id6484503708) | 4.2 (91) | Free | Music | | [Drum Notes: Beats & Notation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-notes-beats-and-notation/id1493160348) | 4.6 (201) | Free | Music | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*