# XBEATS - A Music Puzzle Game

> Music theory puzzle game with drag-and-drop mechanics and multiple difficulty levels. (iPhone/iPad app by NOTES17 LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbeats-a-music-puzzle-game/id886073438 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NOTES17 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/884259064)
- Category: Games, Music, Music, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2014-06-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbeats-a-music-puzzle-game/id886073438/reviews.md

## What is XBEATS?

Are you a music lover? Do you play instruments? You can put your music theory skills to the test by solving these music puzzles!

The goal is simple: Just drag and drop the tiles to properly fill up the grids based on the note values. Test your music theory skills by using as few moves as possible, and enjoy the relaxing gaming experience!

Not quite good with music? No worries! You can enable the HINTS mode to reveal the note values right away. Become a better musician while you play!

Over 40 regular levels are included:
 - 2x2 (Duple Meter - 2/4)
 - 3x3 (Triple Meter - 3/4)
 - 4x4 (Quadruple Meter - 4/4)

PLUS: A special CHALLENGES mode that you unlock when all the regular levels are completed. The Challenges mode contains 20+ puzzles that are much more demanding. A serious test for advanced music students and pro musicians!

## Key features

- Music theory puzzles
- Drag and drop tile placement
- Note value recognition
- Hint mode for assistance
- Over 40 regular levels
- Challenging mode for advanced players

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Magic Block | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Magic Blocks | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Magic Blocks | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbeats-a-music-puzzle-game/id886073438/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2016-04-19*

Awesome game! I really enjoy it and it's fun to practice with the music notes.

### 4/5 — A good challenge

*2014-09-11*

So far, this app is great. It's like a twist of suduko but with note values. I got the app to help my violin students get better at rhythm. This really makes the students think hard about the note values and how they fit together to add up to the related time signature.

### 5/5 — Nice

*2014-07-10*

Great fun with music and puzzle.i am not a gamer but I am addicted of this.

## Frequently asked questions about XBEATS

### What is XBEATS?

XBEATS is a music puzzle game where players drag and drop tiles to complete grids based on musical note values. It's designed to test and improve music theory skills.

### How do I play XBEATS?

The core gameplay involves dragging and dropping tiles to fill grids according to note values, aiming to use the fewest moves possible. A hint mode is available to reveal note values.

### What kind of levels are in XBEATS?

XBEATS offers over 40 regular levels categorized by meter (2x2, 3x3, 4x4). Upon completion, a challenging mode with over 20 demanding puzzles unlocks for advanced players.

### Is XBEATS suitable for beginners?

Yes, XBEATS is suitable for beginners with its hint mode that reveals note values. It also offers a challenging mode for advanced music students and professional musicians.

### Does XBEATS have ads?

No, XBEATS does not contain advertisements. It is a free game with optional in-app purchases.

### What devices does XBEATS support?

XBEATS is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is XBEATS updated?

The latest version of XBEATS is 1.3, which was last updated on October 8, 2014. The game has not received updates since then.

### What is the age rating for XBEATS?

XBEATS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of younger and older players interested in music puzzles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2014-10-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

+ iOS 8 compatibility
+ Optimized for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus!

Thank you all for playing, and keep those nice comments coming!

### 1.2 — 2014-07-16

Thanks for playing! This update improves the gaming experience and fixes a few small issues.

### 1.1 — 2014-07-10

XBEATS is now universal! Enjoy the puzzles on your iPad's amazing display!

### 1.0.2 — 2014-07-01

Finalized and ready for the launch!

### 0.8 — 2014-06-19

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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