Comparison

Beat Station vs EarBeam Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

EarBeam Connect

Features
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Au concert, au théâtre, à l'opéra ou dans n'importe quel lieu de spectacle — EarBeam Connect vous permet de recevoir le son du spectacle directement sur votre téléphone, dans votre casque ou vos aides auditives. Conçu pour les personnes malentendantes, EarBeam Connect vous libère du son de salle difficile à supporter quand l'on a des appareils auditifs. Vous choisissez votre propre volume, votre propre sortie audio, et vous profitez du spectacle à votre manière — sans dépendre de l'acoustique du lieu ni des équipements collectifs. POUR QUI ? EarBeam Connect s'adresse à toute personne malentendante qui souhaite vivre les concerts, pièces de théâtre, conférences ou tout autre événement en direct avec un confort d'écoute personnalisé. FONCTIONNALITÉS PRINCIPALES • Son direct — Recevez l'audio du spectacle en temps réel • Votre casque, votre volume — Branchez votre casque filaire, vos écouteurs Bluetooth ou vos aides auditives et réglez le volume à votre convenance • Lecture en arrière-plan — L'application continue de fonctionner même quand l'écran est verrouillé • Connexion automatique — L'application trouve et rejoint la source audio du lieu sans configuration • Identification du flux — Le nom et le logo de la source sont affichés automatiquement • Intégration système — Contrôles depuis l'écran de verrouillage et le Centre de contrôle COMMENT ÇA MARCHE La salle ou l'organisateur du spectacle doit être équipé du système EarBeam (EarBeam Station). Connectez-vous au réseau Wi-Fi du lieu, ouvrez EarBeam Connect — l'application reçoit automatiquement le son du spectacle. 1. Connectez votre téléphone au Wi-Fi du lieu 2. Ouvrez EarBeam Connect — la source est détectée automatiquement 3. Appuyez sur lecture — le son arrive directement dans votre casque CONFIGURATION REQUISE • iOS 16.6 ou supérieur • Connexion Wi-Fi au réseau du lieu de spectacle EarBeam Connect est l'application compagnon officielle de l'écosystème EarBeam.

Screenshots

Beat Station4 screens
EarBeam Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EarBeam Connect at none against Beat Station's 3. Beat Station's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beat Station sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EarBeam Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beat Station ships an update every 5 weeks, EarBeam Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Beat Station versus EarBeam Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeat StationEarBeam Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (498 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings498 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonar MultimediaWhiteDesk

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

EarBeam Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Beat Station

Subscriptions2
  • Beat Station Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Beat Station Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Beat Station Pro (Lifetime)$59.99
None

EarBeam Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beat Station free?
Beat Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EarBeam Connect free?
EarBeam Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beat Station or EarBeam Connect have ads?
Neither Beat Station nor EarBeam Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beat Station or EarBeam Connect?
Beat Station ships an update every 5 weeks, and EarBeam Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Beat Station was updated on November 1, 2026 and EarBeam Connect on October 24, 2026.

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