Beat Station vs FX Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beat Station
This app provides a versatile drum machine for musicians, offering realistic drum sets and extensive loop libraries. It allows for real-time control of song sections and hands-free operation via a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, enhancing practice, production, and live performance.
- Realistic drum sets
- Extensive drum loop library
- Multiple control modes (Loop, Pedal, Song)
- Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard support
- Inter-App Audio and background audio
- Export songs as audio files
- MIDI implementation and DAW integration
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The Beat Station is a rhythm machine for practicing guitar, bass, keyboard, or any type of instrument, and also brings to production and live performance the ease of not requiring live drums and a drummer. You can control verse, chorus, transition, fill, intro, and outro sections using different modes of operation. Connect Bluetooth MIDI Pedalboard lets you control all sections hands-free. When you hear the rhythm patterns and start to control them live, it is truly like a versatile drummer playing along with you. LOOP MODE Easily play rhythm patterns with loop pads. Each rhythm style includes 12 rhythm patterns: intro, verse, chorus, six fills, two transitions, and outro. You can switch rhythm patterns in real-time as needed during your performance. PEDAL MODE You can use the Pedal mode to play rhythm patterns with four footswitches. By using a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, you can perform operational tasks without having to take your hands off of your instrument. SONG MODE You can connect rhythm patterns to create a complete drum track that's appropriate for your own song, and play it automatically. Features • 6 ultra-realistic drum sets • Over 1700 drum loops, 136 rhythm styles in 15 genres • Easily play rhythm patterns with three modes • Inter-App Audio support • Audio background mode • Export your songs as audio files • Full MIDI implementation • MIDI Controller support • MIDI Learn • Send MIDI to DAW or other apps • Ableton Link integration • Keep your projects up to date across all devices using iCloud -------- Beat Station Pro Subscription - Get All Genres of Rhythm (Over 1700 Drum Loops) - Unlimited Projects - Export Audio - MIDI Output • $2.99(USD)/Month • $22.99(USD)/Year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. PRIVACY POLICY: https://sonarmusic.app/beatstation/privacy/ TERMS OF USE: https://sonarmusic.app/beatstation/terms/
FX Remote
Control digital audio mixer effects remotely with a gig-ready interface. Features smart tap tempo, instant FX mutes, and a global kill switch for live sound engineers and musicians.
- Smart Tap Tempo for BPM sync
- Instant FX Mutes
- Global Kill Switch for effects
- High-contrast, dark UI
- Supports X32, XR18, M32 consoles
- Adapts to iPhone and iPad
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DISCLAIMER: FX Remote is an independent, third-party utility app developed by SR Nix Corp. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Behringer, Midas, Music Tribe, or any of their affiliates. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. FX Remote is a professional, gig-ready utility app designed specifically for live sound engineers and musicians. Built to communicate seamlessly with X-series and M-series digital mixers, it provides a highly focused, high-contrast interface for managing your most critical effects on the fly. Whether you are mixing from the front of house or controlling your own monitor rig on stage, FX Remote ensures your delay and reverb trails are always perfectly timed and easily managed without menu-diving. Key Features: Smart Tap Tempo: A massive, easy-to-hit Tap Tempo button instantly calculates your BPM and syncs the delay time directly to your mixer's FX engine via OSC. Instant FX Mutes: Four dedicated, high-visibility buttons to toggle your FX returns on and off instantly. Global Kill Switch: A master "Kill All" toggle to instantly mute all effects between songs or during stage banter, and seamlessly restore them when the next song starts. Gig-Ready Interface: A dark, high-contrast industrial UI designed specifically to be readable in dark venues and outdoor stages without blinding the user. Universal Console Support: fully compatible with X32, XR18, XR16, XR12, M32 and MR18 series digital consoles. Universal Layout: Adapts beautifully to both iPhone and iPad, automatically adjusting for portrait or landscape orientations. Multiple band members can use the app simultaneously. Note: FX Remote requires a local Wi-Fi connection to the same network as your digital mixing console. Your device and the mixer must be connected to the same WIFI network. Make sure to allow the app local network access the first time you run it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Beat Station at Free against FX Remote's $2.99. Beat Station also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). FX Remote's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support 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
Beat Station is free to download; FX Remote costs $2.99 up front. Beat Station sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FX Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Beat Station ships an update every 5 weeks, FX Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beat Station | FX Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (498 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 498 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Paid — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 209 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sonar Multimedia | Sr Nix Corp |
Customer experience
Beat Station
FX Remote
Bugs and requests
Beat Station
Reported bugs
4 issues- Subscription issues (unable to restore purchases)
- App freezing or closing unexpectedly
- Blank tutorial screens
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between beats
Requested features
5 requests- More beat variety (Latin, jazz, waltz, etc.)
- Ability to import custom drum samples
- Tempo and style changes within a song
- Midi export option
- Better tutorial and customer support
FX Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Beat Station
- Beat Station Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Beat Station Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Beat Station Pro (Lifetime)$59.99
FX Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Beat Station free?
Is FX Remote free?
Do Beat Station or FX Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Beat Station or FX Remote?
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