# BeatSpeak > A talking metronome that counts beats aloud for musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by Scruff Monkey Productions Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatspeak/id543230100 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Scruff Monkey Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543230103) - Category: Music, Education - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 48 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-07-23 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatspeak/id543230100/reviews.md ## What is BeatSpeak? BeatSpeak - the talking metronome. More than just a metronome, BeatSpeak not only keeps the beat but counts the beat for you! BeatSpeak is so easy to use - all the controls are just a finger-tap away. Ideal for drummers who not only want a solid time-keeper, but also want to know exactly which beat they're on after a drum fill or complex polyrhythmic break. Just choose the number of beats per bar, adjust the tempo slider or tap along with your favorite song, then hit the big beat number to start or stop. Simple. Easy. Fun. BeatSpeak. You can change the language as well as the gender of the voice that is spoken, so choose male or female as well as either English or Japanese. Now with an additional 3 languages - French, German and Turkish! ---------------------- Some comments from reviewers: "THIS is what I want from a metronome. ••••• The controls are great, the layout is superb. Everything is right where it should be. Whoever came up with the idea to have someone speak the beat numbers in the bar is a GENIUS! This great for drummers who want to practice different time-signatures until they become second-nature." - Sam.E.4 "Good as ;-) ••••• This is very nice application not only for drummers as it is advertised. Works perfectly everything as it should. It is cheap as! I'm looking forward to see is it going to be a new features with the future updates. What are you waiting for? Go and buy it!;-D" - Haraizmostara "Exactly what I was looking for ••••• My first review ever. I went into the store hoping that something like this existed. Counting bars when practising a tricky violin part is not my strong point. It is great. Almost perfect, in fact. To help with a phrase it can name each beat, with a "One" on the first beat of the bar. And when trying out a long slow passage, it will count up the first beats of the bars, "One", "Two" etc, with a click on the other beats of each bar." - TeeWes "Very useful and simple ••••• I use the app while analyzing and learning choreographs for dancing or to combine/create new ones. It is kind of an metronome but easier to use (stop, start) and you can see always the beat-no. It is helpful to have a loudspeaker connected if you have to listen to music in parallel." - M.Overl. ## Key features - Speaking beat counter - Adjustable tempo slider - Tap tempo functionality - Customizable voice (male/female) - Multiple language support - Simple one-tap controls ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatspeak/id543230100/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Does work - no sound *2023-10-22* Liked the interface but no sound comes out so it is useless ### 4/5 — Good app, would like more features *2022-04-12* I’m looking for something that replaces my broken Dr. Beats. This almost fits the bill. I would like to to also count off the offbeats as well or even sixteenth notes. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy *2019-01-26* Don’t waste your money this app doesn’t work. It does not speak or tick. Disappointed. **Developer response:** Please contact us to report your issues so that we can sort it out for you - thanks! As far as we know, the app works fine so we'd be very interested in solving your problem. Have you checked that your phone mute button is not set? ### 5/5 — iOS 12 *2018-10-09* I am a drum instructor and have enjoyed using and recommending the paid version of Beat Speak. The app worked great however it no longer functions with IOS 12 software on my iPad and iPhone. PLEASE UPGRADE the app to work with IOS 12. I miss being able to use it. **Developer response:** Please download the latest update - thanks for your support, very much appreciate it! ### 1/5 — Useless *2018-05-05, version 2.1.0* Bought it for the voice count but not working. Very slow tab response. Not user friendly compared to all the free ones I’ve used. ### 5/5 — All functions work after purchase and latest update *2017-09-20, version 2.1.0* I like how it counts beats for me as I play drums, and that the tempo, voices, and other details can be changed with purchase ($2.79). Well done! ### 4/5 — Please update! *2017-05-17* I'm getting alerts now that this app will no longer work soon with future versions of iOS. I like this app a lot and would hate to lose it! **Developer response:** Hopefully you've seen the recent update and all is now ok? ### 1/5 — Hangs *2017-04-02* Hangs if you try to change the voice from male to something. I suppose it basically works otherwise. I would advise the developer to fix it **Developer response:** We hope that you've seen the latest update and that this solves your problem. If it persists, then please do get in touch with us directly so that we can solve this for you. Thanks! ### 4/5 — Beat Speak *2015-06-12, version 2.0.4* I have been using this app for the last year. It has been really helpful, especially when difficult bars are having to be played. It has been most useful with all sorts of music including classic, modern and jazz. However when a piece of music changes time signature, It would be helpful if the app included just a 1 beat option and this would then accommodate those time changes without having to re-set the app. ### 5/5 — Berko228 *2015-02-08, version 2.0* So easy to use! Great App for young & old! ## Frequently asked questions about BeatSpeak ### What is BeatSpeak? BeatSpeak is a metronome application that audibly counts the beats within a bar, helping musicians maintain tempo and track their position. It offers customizable voice options and simple controls for tempo adjustment. ### What devices does BeatSpeak support? BeatSpeak is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices. ### How much does BeatSpeak cost? BeatSpeak is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features. ### Does BeatSpeak have ads? No, BeatSpeak does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users. ### What languages does BeatSpeak support? BeatSpeak supports English, Japanese, French, German, and Turkish for its spoken beat counts. Users can also change the gender of the voice. ### What is the age rating for BeatSpeak? BeatSpeak has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above. ### How often is BeatSpeak updated? The latest version of BeatSpeak is 2.6.0, last updated on December 20, 2018. While not frequently updated recently, it remains a stable tool for its core function. ### What do users like about BeatSpeak? Reviewers praise BeatSpeak for its innovative speaking metronome feature, great controls, and superb layout. Users find it particularly helpful for practicing different time signatures and complex rhythms. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.6.0 — 2018-12-20 Updated for latest iOS version. ### 2.5.0 — 2018-10-23 Recompiled for latest iOS update. ### 2.1.0 — 2017-09-12 Re-compiled for latest version of iOS. ### 2.0.4 — 2015-03-28 Fix volume setting on opening app. ### 2.0.1 — 2015-03-05 Enhancement to Favourites/Set List display - show the name as well as the tempo, bpm and count type. ## Apps similar to BeatSpeak | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [TfxMod](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tfxmod/id1524639578) | 4.8 (6) | $1.99 | Music | | [Tabla Drum Loops Riyaz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabla-drum-loops-riyaz/id476536049) | 5.0 (2) | $4.99 | Music | | [MIDI SolFa Mode-Go-Round](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-solfa-mode-go-round/id549623618) | 4.5 (2) | $3.99 | Music | | [Maestro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maestro/id310068984) | 4.8 (57) | $2.99 | Music | | [TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonalenergy-tuner-and-metronome/id497716362) | 4.9 (54,657) | $5.99 | Music | | [Simply Metronome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-metronome/id1364398984) | 4.4 (534) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Scruff Monkey Productions Ltd - [BeatSpeak Metronome Entry](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatspeak-metronome-entry/id962729136) - [EchidnaCSI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echidnacsi/id1260820816) All apps by Scruff Monkey Productions Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/543230103 --- *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 2026-06-10.*